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Science Group

SAG.L
62
Consulting Services · Industrials
Price
578.00 GBp
+0.00 (+0.00%)
Market Cap
£235.0M
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Winston Score
62
Winston is curious
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Good
Growth
Mixed
Cash Flow
Strong
Stability
Exceptional
Valuation
Strong
Dividends
Good

Share count rising — dilution

+2.6% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 44.1M (2021) → 45.2M (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

Science Group plc is a UK-based consulting firm that helps companies solve complex scientific and technical problems. It works with clients in regulated industries like medical devices, food and beverage, and defense, offering services that range from product development and regulatory advice to market research. The company owns several specialist brands, including Sagentia, Oakland Innovation, and OTM Consulting.

Science Group earns money by charging fees for consulting projects and advisory services, rather than selling physical products. It operates mainly in the UK and Europe, with some work in North America, and generates around £60–70 million in annual revenue. Its competitive edge comes from deep technical expertise in regulated sectors, where clients need specialized knowledge that is hard to find elsewhere. The main risk is that consulting demand is tied to client budgets, which can shrink quickly during economic downturns, making revenue less predictable than a subscription-based business.

Score breakdown

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
45.1%
Healthy — 45.1% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
17.9%
Healthy — 17.9% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
16.4%
Strong — 16.4% return on capital

ROIC between 15% and 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns 15 to 25 cents back per year.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
-10.9%
Shrinking sales (-10.9% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-50.7%
Earnings shrinking (-50.7% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
6/8 quarters
Earnings grew in most of the last 8 quarters

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
89%
Modest — 89% of profit becomes cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
12.8%
Converts sales into free cash efficiently (12.8%)

FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
0.13
Conservative — low debt load (0.13)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
13.11x
Comfortably covers interest (13.1x)

Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
17.0x
Fair value — P/E 17.0

P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
+3.3
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (17.0 → 13.7)

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
1.71%
Small dividend — 1.71% yield

Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
+145.3%
Dividend growing fast (145.3% YoY)

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