Zigup Balance Sheet Health
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Zigup has a total shareholder equity of £1.1B and total debt of £827.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 76.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are £2.5B and £1.4B respectively. Zigup's EBIT is £164.4M making its interest coverage ratio 4.5. It has cash and short-term investments of £39.6M.
Key information
76.30%
Debt to equity ratio
UK£827.01m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 4.5x |
| Cash | UK£39.58m |
| Equity | UK£1.08b |
| Total liabilities | UK£1.42b |
| Total assets | UK£2.50b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Oct 28
Does Zigup (LON:ZIG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 06
We Think Zigup (LON:ZIG) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
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Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
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Is Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 07
ZIG: Stable Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential At £5.03
Analysts have nudged their Zigup price target to £5.03, reflecting small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the estimated fair value unchanged at £5.03. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Modelled fair value remains unchanged at £5.03 per share.Narrative Update • Apr 21
ZIG: Slightly Lower Discount Rate Will Support Undervalued Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Zigup steady around £5.03 per share while slightly adjusting the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This reflects minor tweaks to their models rather than a change in their overall view on the stock.Narrative Update • Apr 07
ZIG: Higher Earnings Assumptions And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Upside
Analysts now set a higher Zigup price target of £5.03, up from £4.76, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a revised future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: price target moved from £4.76 to £5.03, a change of around 6%.
Narrative Update • Mar 24
ZIG: Dividend Payout Will Support Stronger Long-Term Profitability Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Zigup, with the price target moving from £6.00 to £6.00. This reflects refreshed assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which keep the headline target level while fine tuning the underlying model inputs.
Narrative Update • Mar 09
ZIG: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Slightly Improved Margins And Earnings Multiple
Analysts have nudged their price target for Zigup to £4.10, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower discount rate that keeps their fair value view broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at £4.10 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 23
ZIG: Dividend Payout Will Support Stronger Long-Term Profitability Outlook
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Zigup at £6.00. Only small model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions were made, resulting in an unchanged price target.Narrative Update • Feb 07
ZIG: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Stronger Revenue And Margin Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price target for Zigup to US$4.10 from US$3.50, citing updated assumptions around higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a marginally reduced future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated price estimate lifted from US$3.50 to US$4.10.Narrative Update • Jan 24
ZIG: Dividend Payout Will Support Stronger Long-Term Profitability Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Zigup to US$6.00. This reflects refreshed assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E that are now more closely aligned with their latest fundamental view of the business.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ZIG: Dividend Payout Will Support Stronger Long-Term Profitability Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Zigup by a modest amount, citing slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Taken together, these changes leave their view on fair value unchanged at $6.00.Narrative Update • Dec 16
ZIG: Dividend Payout Will Underpin Stronger Long-Term Profitability Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Zigup by approximately 10 percent to reflect a modestly lower discount rate, slightly slower projected revenue growth, and improved long term profit margins that support a fair value estimate of about 6 dollars per share. What's in the News Shareholders at Zigup's AGM on September 23, 2025 approved a final dividend of 17.6 pence per ordinary share, indicating confidence in the company’s cash generation and earnings outlook (AGM resolution).Analysis Article • Dec 06
Zigup (LON:ZIG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.088
The board of Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 9th of January, with investors...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Zigup (LON:ZIG)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Does Zigup (LON:ZIG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Zigup's (LON:ZIG) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
The most recent earnings report from Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) was disappointing for shareholders. Despite the soft profit...Analysis Article • Jul 12
Zigup's (LON:ZIG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 30th of September to...Analysis Article • Jul 10
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Zigup's (LON:ZIG) Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...Analysis Article • May 15
Is There An Opportunity With Zigup Plc's (LON:ZIG) 27% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Zigup's estimated fair value is UK£4.64 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
New Narrative • Mar 16
Fleet Expansion And Electric Vehicles Will Boost Future Operations In UK And Spain
Strategic investments in tech, fleet, and EV infrastructure aim to boost operational efficiency and future revenue growth.Analysis Article • Jan 09
Investors Aren't Buying Zigup Plc's (LON:ZIG) Earnings
Zigup Plc's ( LON:ZIG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.2x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Zigup's (LON:ZIG) Dividend Will Be £0.088
Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) will pay a dividend of £0.088 on the 10th of January. This will take the dividend yield to an...Analysis Article • Dec 06
We Think Zigup (LON:ZIG) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Zigup (LON:ZIG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 27th of September to...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Zigup's (LON:ZIG) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.175
Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Is It Time To Consider Buying Zigup Plc (LON:ZIG)?
Zigup Plc ( LON:ZIG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the LSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Redde Northgate plc's (LON:REDD) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Redde Northgate plc's ( LON:REDD ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.7x might make it look like a strong buy...Analysis Article • Jan 18
We Think Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.083
The board of Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 12th of January, with...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Redde Northgate plc (LON:REDD)
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, Redde Northgate fair value estimate is UK£3.89 Redde Northgate's...Analysis Article • Oct 05
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Presents An Opportunity
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.165
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.165
Redde Northgate plc's ( LON:REDD ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.165 on...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.165
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 29th of...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Redde Northgate's (LON:REDD) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.165
The board of Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.165 on the 29th...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Redde Northgate plc (LON:REDD)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Redde Northgate is UK£3.17 based on Dividend Discount Model Redde Northgate's...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 12
Here's Why Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Redde Northgate plc's (LON:REDD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, Redde Northgate fair value estimate is UK£3.07 Redde Northgate's...Analysis Article • Dec 10
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.075
The board of Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 25% on the 13th...Analysis Article • Nov 11
When Should You Buy Redde Northgate plc (LON:REDD)?
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Is Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 23
Here's Why We Think Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Aug 04
We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Redde Northgate's (LON:REDD) Earnings
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Redde Northgate's (LON:REDD) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.15
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Redde Northgate (LON:REDD) Is Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.15
Redde Northgate plc ( LON:REDD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 30th of September to...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: ZIG's short term assets (£444.4M) do not cover its short term liabilities (£469.8M).
Long Term Liabilities: ZIG's short term assets (£444.4M) do not cover its long term liabilities (£946.5M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: ZIG's net debt to equity ratio (72.7%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: ZIG's debt to equity ratio has increased from 55.5% to 76.3% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: ZIG's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (0.2%).
Interest Coverage: ZIG's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (4.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 12:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/04/30 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Zigup Plc is covered by 17 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Rosenthal | Barclays |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |
| Jane Sparrow | Barclays |