What is Pathos Communications PLC's (NEWS.L) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (50), Value (20), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Pathos Communications PLC have an economic moat?

Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. 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 Pathos Communications PLC a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. 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 Pathos Communications PLC in?

Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (United Kingdom).

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NEWS.L

SELL

Pathos Communications PLC · Communication Services · United Kingdom · $30M · Avg Vol: $3K/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-20.3%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pathos Communications PLC is a specialized public relations and communications agency that provides pay-on-performance media placement services for corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals. The company's unique business model guarantees media coverage in top-tier global publications, eliminating the financial risk traditionally associated with PR campaigns. It operates as a highly disruptive, high-margin player in the corporate communications sector, leveraging proprietary media networks and automated outreach tools.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	3.7M	7.1M	11.4M	13.1M	52.0%	13.1M	14.0M	15.3M	8.1%
EPS	0.02	0.00	-0.01	-0.08	-83.5%	-0.08	—	—	—
Shares	66.7M	66.7M	66.7M	66.7M	0.0%	66.7M	—	—	—
Debt	0	0	2.4M	1.9M	-19.6%	1.9M	—	—	—
Equity	1.9M	0.8M	0.3M	5.9M	46.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	1.2M	0.6M	0.2M	1.1M	-3.0%	1.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-30.2K	-1.6K	-0.3M	-0.4M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-185	-1.2M	-0.6M	5.4M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-4.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.4157

RSI (14)

0.0

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-13.9%9.1

ROE

-20.3%9.5

GP/Assets

232.1%98.0

Op. Margin

-18.3%8.4

FCF/Assets

19.7%91.5

Piotroski

653.1

Int. Cover

-1.8x15.0

D/E Ratio

0.32x46.7

Current Ratio

3.38x81.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

67.2x6.1

P/FCF

35.6x24.2

P/B

6.2x13.1

P/S

2.1x39.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

—N/A

RS 6M

-7%63.4

SMA 50/200

—N/A

EPS Rev 4W

-1.4%46.3

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+150%74.9

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$30M

P/E (Forward)

10.6x

Gross Margin

74.8%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NEWS.L	Pathos Communications PLC(you)	$30M	24	SELL
SYS1.L	System1 Group PLC	$52M	80	STRONG BUY
NFG.L	Next 15 Group plc	$339M	46	HOLD
NAH.L	NAHL Group Plc	$26M	94	STRONG BUY
SAA.L	M&C Saatchi plc	$212M	67	BUY
PEBB.L	The Pebble Group plc	$108M	95	STRONG BUY
WPP	WPP plc	$3.5B	18	STRONG SELL
SFOR.L	S4 Capital plc	$264M	89	STRONG BUY
ATC.L	ATC Music Group plc	$53M	33	SELL
GANA.L	Gana Media Group PLC	$42M	6	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 14.5x · Gross margin 46.4%

Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) — Stock Score Summary

Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 24/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.42
Market Cap	$30M
P/E (Forward)	10.57
Price/Book	6.17
Return on Equity	-20.3%
Return on Invested Capital	-13.9%
Debt/Equity	31.99
Gross Margin	74.8%
Operating Margin	-18.3%
Revenue Growth	15.6%
Free Cash Flow	$829K

Pathos Communications PLC operates in the Advertising Agencies industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathos Communications PLC’s (NEWS.L) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (20), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Pathos Communications PLC have an economic moat?: Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. 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 Pathos Communications PLC a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. 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 Pathos Communications PLC in?: Pathos Communications PLC (NEWS.L) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (United Kingdom).