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Marshalls (LSE:MSLH)

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Marshalls stock research in summary

marshalls.co.uk

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 43 (worse than 57% compared with investment alternatives), Marshalls (Construction Materials, United Kingdom) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Marshalls are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 67 (better than 67% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 31), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 47), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 43, is a hold recommendation based on Marshalls's financial characteristics. As the company Marshalls's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 67) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 31) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 47), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 67% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	67
Growth Rank	31
Safety Rank	47
Combined Rank	43

Country	United Kingdom
Industry	Construction Materials
Index	FTSE All Shares, FTSE 250, FTSE 350, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 8
Size class	Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Marshalls

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	21	30	57	67
GROWTH
GROWTH	63	45	14	31
SAFETY
SAFETY	32	50	30	47
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	5	12	4	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	6	14	9	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Dec-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Marshalls is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	21	30	57	67
GROWTH
GROWTH	63	45	14	31
SAFETY
SAFETY	32	50	30	47
COMBINED
COMBINED	24	26	20	43

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Marshalls the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with alternatives), Marshalls shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Marshalls. Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price to earnings, P/E ratio) is 59 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is lower than for 59% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Marshalls's profit levels. The same is valid for the expected Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 74, and for Dividend Yield with a Dividend Yield Rank of 73. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the stock price is higher than average as regards expected revenues; only 56% of all competitors have an even higher stock price as regards to sales revenues (a Price-to-Sales Rank of 44). Profits, the level of invested capital, and dividend policy suggest that this stock is attractively priced. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation based on Marshalls's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since it is on the expensive side for Price-to-Sales, it may mean that Marshalls has pricing power in its distribution market because it can charge higher prices than its competitors. If this is the case, all four value indicators are positive signals for purchasing Marshalls shares. 9. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	17	36	37	44
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	15	27	38	59
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	15	61	72	74
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	74	49	64	73
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	21	30	57	67

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Marshalls; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), Marshalls shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Marshalls. Only Capital Growth has a good rank of 98, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital more than 25% of its competitors. The other three indicators are pointing South: Sales Growth has a rank of 31 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 69% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 25 and Stock Returns with a rank of 11 are also low (below 89% of alternative investments). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 31, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The good news from the invested capital side is surprising. A company with disappointing revenues, profits, and disappointed shareholders typically doesn't invest above average. Overall, the growth momentum for Marshalls is thus negative. As it is intriguing to see that company executives are optimistic about their investment policy, it is worthwhile looking into the details of the capital investment projects. They may indicate future growth and profits and thus if accompanied by a good value, a sign of good timing to invest in the stock. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is limited here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	45	42	30	31
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	82	23	31	25
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	64	72	47	98
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	23	59	12	11
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	63	45	14	31

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Marshalls.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 47 (better than 47% compared with alternatives), the company Marshalls has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Marshalls is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Marshalls and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 66 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 66% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 45, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 55% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 28, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 72% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Marshalls has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of Marshalls are on the safer side. Investors may have a short-term debt challenge and liquidity issues with Marshalls and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	43	52	62	66
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	34	63	49	45
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	37	24	16	28
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	32	50	30	47

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Marshalls and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	36	71	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	23	50	9	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	42	37	8	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	20	1	16	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	5	12	4	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Marshalls.
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