What is RWS Holdings plc's (RWS.L) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (39), Value (64), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does RWS Holdings plc have an economic moat?

RWS Holdings plc (RWS.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 RWS Holdings plc a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. 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 RWS Holdings plc in?

RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (United Kingdom).

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RWS.L

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RWS Holdings plc · Technology · United Kingdom · $539M · Avg Vol: $3M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-11.9%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

0.1%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

RWS Holdings provides translation and localization services. It faces severe structural disruption risks from generative AI and large language models, which are rapidly commoditizing basic translation services.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

RWS Holdings plc is a world-leading provider of technology-enabled translation, localization, and intellectual property support services. The company is the global market leader in patent translation and filing services, utilizing proprietary machine translation technology (Language Weaver) to deliver high-accuracy localization at scale. Its competitive moat is sustained by a massive network of specialized translators, deep integration into corporate IP workflows, and high switching costs for multinational clients.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	1.0B	985M	964M	926M	-2.7%
EPS	0.22	-0.10	0.17	-0.36	-10.8%
Shares	389M	382M	369M	370M	-5.0%
Debt	102M	116M	136M	108M	1.9%
Equity	1.5B	1.3B	1.2B	1.0B	-12.6%
Op CF	171M	144M	101M	92M	-18.6%
Inv CF	-59M	-96M	-24M	-27M	—
Fin CF	-112M	-75M	-90M	-103M	—

PRICE (1M)-10.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$1.11

RSI (14)

34.1

52W High

$1.52

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-10.6%11.6

ROE

-11.9%13.1

GP/Assets

28.8%66.9

Op. Margin

-2.0%24.2

FCF/Assets

6.0%66.1

Piotroski

—44.6

Int. Cover

-14.3x10.4

D/E Ratio

0.11x64.4

Current Ratio

1.53x32.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

4.1x77.5

P/FCF

4.8x94.5

P/B

0.4x95.7

P/S

0.4x93.0

Div Yield

0.1%6.3

Momentum

52W High %

73%46.2

RS 6M

-1%59.0

SMA 50/200

1.08x53.8

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+157%69.1

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$539M

P/E (Forward)

5.6x

Gross Margin

42.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
RWS.L	RWS Holdings plc(you)	$539M	67	BUY
RCN.L	Redcentric plc	$272M	50	HOLD
FDM.L	FDM Group (Holdings) plc	$172M	76	BUY
TPX.L	TPXimpact Holdings plc	$66M	78	BUY
TRD.L	Triad Group plc	$66M	80	BUY
CLVT	Clarivate Plc	$1.6B	32	SELL
MTEC.L	Made Tech Group Plc	$77M	95	STRONG BUY
CCC.L	Computacenter plc	$6.2B	87	STRONG BUY
WISE.L	Wise plc	$14.6B	60	HOLD
ALFA.L	Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC	$630M	68	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 3.9% · P/E 30.0x · Gross margin 57.4%

RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) — Stock Score Summary

RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. RWS Holdings provides translation and localization services. It faces severe structural disruption risks from generative AI and large language models, which are rapidly commoditizing basic translation services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$1.11
Market Cap	$539M
P/E (Forward)	5.60
Price/Book	0.40
Return on Equity	-11.9%
Return on Invested Capital	-10.6%
Debt/Equity	11.48
Gross Margin	42.5%
Operating Margin	-2.0%
Revenue Growth	4.6%
Dividend Yield	0.1%
Free Cash Flow	$113M

RWS Holdings plc operates in the Information Technology Services industry, part of the Technology sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RWS Holdings plc’s (RWS.L) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (64), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does RWS Holdings plc have an economic moat?: RWS Holdings plc (RWS.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 RWS Holdings plc a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. 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 RWS Holdings plc in?: RWS Holdings plc (RWS.L) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (United Kingdom).