What is Lords Group Trading plc's (LORD.L) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) is 40/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (39), Value (69), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Lords Group Trading plc have an economic moat?

Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Lords Group Trading plc a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 40/100. 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 Lords Group Trading plc in?

Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United Kingdom).

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Lords Group Trading plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $30M · Avg Vol: $50K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-9.4%

D/E

2.4x

Dividend %

4.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lords Group Trading plc is a leading UK distributor of building, plumbing, heating, and DIY goods, operating through a network of merchant brands and digital platforms. The company benefits from a highly diversified product range and a strong regional footprint in the South of England and Midlands, serving trade customers and independent merchants. It leverages an acquisitive growth strategy and vertically integrated logistics to capture market share in a fragmented distribution sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	450.0M	462.6M	436.7M	472.8M	1.7%	473.7M	483.3M	503.0M	3.1%
EPS (GBp)	5.68	0.84	-1.19	-2.68	-85.2%	-3.01	—	—	—
Shares	162.5M	165.5M	165.9M	166.2M	+2.3%	166.3M	—	—	—
Debt	78.0M	99.5M	102.1M	100.0M	8.7%	100.2M	—	—	—
Equity	50.9M	49.5M	45.8M	40.8M	-7.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	23.2M	19.7M	16.8M	29.4M	8.3%	29.5M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-33.1M	-9.4M	-1.0M	6.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	15.1M	-7.2M	-25.3M	-31.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-25.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.1655

RSI (14)

30.8

52W High

$0.4861

From 52W High

0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

3.3%22.2

ROE

-9.4%9.2

GP/Assets

37.6%85.9

Op. Margin

-0.5%14.9

FCF/Assets

9.1%82.8

Piotroski

534.1

Int. Cover

0.6x14.3

D/E Ratio

2.38x4.9

Current Ratio

1.18x22.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

12.8x46.9

P/FCF

1.0x99.0

P/B

0.5x93.9

P/S

0.0x99.7

Div Yield

4.1%80.5

Momentum

52W High %

34%4.1

RS 6M

-46%8.7

SMA 50/200

0.76x6.7

EPS Rev 4W

+2.5%63.1

EPS Rev 12W

-9.6%8.2

EPS Improve

+152%79.2

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$30M

P/E (Forward)

8.0x

Gross Margin

19.7%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
LORD.L	Lords Group Trading plc(you)	$30M	40	Hold
SHI.L	SIG plc	$148M	51	Hold
BMTO.L	Braime Group PLC	$30M	84	Strong Buy
FLO.L	Flowtech Fluidpower plc	$73M	67	Buy
BRCK.L	BRCK Group plc	$229M	77	Buy
TGP.L	Tekmar Group plc	$28M	50	Hold
TPK.L	Travis Perkins plc	$1.9B	72	Buy
FIH.L	FIH group plc	$29M	25	Sell
HERC.L	Hercules Plc	$41M	24	Sell
SFT.L	Software Circle plc	$82M	36	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 36.5%

Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L): Stock Score Summary

Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 40/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.17
Market Cap	$30M
P/E (Forward)	8.04
Price/Book	0.52
Return on Equity	-9.4%
Return on Invested Capital	3.3%
Debt/Equity	2.38x
Gross Margin	19.7%
Operating Margin	-0.5%
Revenue Growth	8.2%
Dividend Yield	4.1%
Free Cash Flow	$31M

Lords Group Trading plc operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lords Group Trading plc’s (LORD.L) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) is 40/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (69), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Lords Group Trading plc have an economic moat?: Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 Lords Group Trading plc a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 40/100. 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 Lords Group Trading plc in?: Lords Group Trading plc (LORD.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United Kingdom).