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Carclo

CAR.L
55
Manufacturing - Miscellaneous · Industrials
Price
35.50 GBp
+0.00 (+0.00%)
Market Cap
26.1M GBp
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Winston Score
55
Winston is curious
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
Data as of Aug 31, 2026 · filings through Mar 31, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Good
Growth
Good
Cash Flow
Strong
Stability
Weak
Valuation
Strong

Winston Score History

The full picture

Carclo plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global manufacturing entity primarily focused on producing and distributing high-precision, injection-molded plastic components. The company's business activities are structured into two key divisions: Technical Plastics and Aerospace. The Technical Plastics segment specializes in crafting highly accurate, injection-molded plastic parts for a variety of demanding applications, including medical devices, diagnostic equipment, optical systems, and electronic products. This division also undertakes the design, development, and manufacturing of custom-engineered optical components and complete assembled devices. Conversely, the Aerospace division is responsible for creating a diverse array of specialized parts vital for both commercial and military aviation sectors. Its product offerings encompass flight control cables, precision-machined components, complex mechanical assemblies, aerofoil blading, streamlined wires, and robust tie rods. Carclo plc maintains a significant international presence, conducting operations across the United Kingdom, North America, the Czech Republic, China, India, and other global markets. The company, which was established in 1924, is headquartered in Ossett, United Kingdom.

Share count broadly stable

+0.8% over 4y

The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.

Diluted shares outstanding: 73.7M (2022) → 74.3M (2026)

Score breakdown

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
-40.7%
Thin — -40.7% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
12.5%
Healthy — 12.5% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
38.7%
Exceptional — 38.7% return on capital

ROIC above 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns more than 25 cents back per year.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
-5.8%
Shrinking sales (-5.8% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
+211.0%
Earnings growing fast (+211.0% YoY)

Earnings growing 25%+ a year. The compounder zone.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
5/8 quarters
Mixed — about half the quarters showed growth

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
156%
Turns 156% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
1.5%
Thin free cash flow (1.5%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
N/A
Data not available
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
2.64x
Tight — interest eats into profit (2.6x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
9.7x
Attractive valuation — P/E 9.7

P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
+3.0
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow — slightly cheaper on forward P/E

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Dividends

Not applicable for this business.
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