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Carclo plc · Consumer Cyclical · United Kingdom · $33M · Avg Vol: $105K/d

60
StockRank
Q
58
V
69
M
23
P/E (TTM)
11.2x
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Carclo plc is a micro-cap plastics manufacturer with a highly leveraged balance sheet and low liquidity. It does not meet our minimum market cap or quality thresholds for concentrated fund inclusion.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Carclo plc is a global manufacturer of high-precision plastic injection molded components, primarily serving the medical, diagnostics, and specialized optics markets. The company's competitive moat is its advanced technical expertise in cleanroom manufacturing and complex tooling, which makes it a critical partner for global healthcare OEMs. Carclo operates as a highly specialized, niche industrial manufacturer transitioning its focus toward high-margin medical technology applications.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue170.5M190.2M175.9M160.8M-1.9%
EPS0.10-0.07-0.060.02-46.6%
Shares73.4M73.4M73.4M73.4M0.0%
Debt59.3M59.3M52.9M39.7M-12.5%
Equity32.4M15.4M4.1M-15.7M-64.3%
Op CF3.9M5.0M13.7M15.2M57.0%
Inv CF-5.5M-1.1M-3.2M-0.6M
Fin CF-3.3M-6.2M-16.1M-9.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.3%
0.440.450.470.480.50May 13Jun 4Jun 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.44
RSI (14)
31.6
52W High
$1.12
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
16.6%82.1
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
71.0%89.3
Op. Margin
7.2%54.8
FCF/Assets
8.3%78.1
Piotroski
774.8
Int. Cover
1.5x19.0
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.32x39.2
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
11.2x74.7
EV/EBITDA
3.7x91.9
P/FCF
2.3x93.4
P/B
-2.6x25.0
P/S
0.2x90.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
23
52W High %
39%4.4
RS 6M
-43%26.7
SMA 50/200
0.72x3.8
EPS Rev 4W
-1.3%38.8
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+92%66.0
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$33M
P/E (Forward)
5.8x
Gross Margin
59.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CAR.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CAR.LCarclo plc(you)$33M60HOLD
CTA.LCT Automotive Group plc$29M94STRONG BUY
AURR.LAurrigo International plc$84M15STRONG SELL
ABDP.LAB Dynamics plc$307M34SELL
SOS.LSosandar Plc$30M63HOLD
ECXECARX Holdings Inc.$406M5STRONG SELL
COPC.LCoppa Collective plc$33M51HOLD
MEX.LTortilla Mexican Grill plc$37M52HOLD
ANG.LAngling Direct PLC$47M65HOLD
XPF.LXP Factory Plc$45M49HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 6.6% · P/E 14.7x · Gross margin 40.7%

Carclo plc (CAR.L) — Stock Score Summary

Carclo plc (CAR.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (23/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Carclo plc is a micro-cap plastics manufacturer with a highly leveraged balance sheet and low liquidity. It does not meet our minimum market cap or quality thresholds for concentrated fund inclusion.

Carclo plc is a global manufacturer of high-precision plastic injection molded components, primarily serving the medical, diagnostics, and specialized optics markets. The company's competitive moat is its advanced technical expertise in cleanroom manufacturing and complex tooling, which makes it a critical partner for global healthcare OEMs. Carclo operates as a highly specialized, niche industrial manufacturer transitioning its focus toward high-margin medical technology applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.44
Market Cap$33M
P/E (TTM)11.20
P/E (Forward)5.84
Price/Book-2.60
Return on Invested Capital16.6%
Gross Margin59.4%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth-6.1%
Free Cash Flow$14M

Carclo plc operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carclo plc’s (CAR.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carclo plc (CAR.L) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (69), and Momentum (23) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Carclo plc have an economic moat?
Carclo plc (CAR.L) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Carclo plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carclo plc (CAR.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Carclo plc in?
Carclo plc (CAR.L) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United Kingdom).