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Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG)

Rank #98 of 280 - Technology - UK Equities

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Baltic Classifieds Group PLC

BCG.L·Technology·Market Cap £973m

Rank #98 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£2.35

-0.64% YTD

52W: £1.93 - £3.66

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from Baltic Classifieds Group PLC's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG.L) currently holds an overall rank of #98 out of 280 FTSE 100 constituents, reflecting its weighted composite score across liquidity, valuation, profitability, solvency, asset efficiency, market trading, and technical dimensions.

Key strengths include liquidity, where it demonstrates exceptional market liquidity with deep trading volumes that support efficient entry and exit, and solvency (debt/equity 0.2), where it demonstrates a sound financial footing with manageable debt levels and adequate interest coverage.

Areas requiring attention include market trading, where low relative volume or adverse volatility patterns may deter momentum-oriented investors, as well as technical (RSI 55.8), where bearish technical positioning with price trading below key trend indicators.

Within the Technology sector, Baltic Classifieds Group PLC sits at composite rank #98, trailing the Technology peer average (rank 42). It ranks behind all 6 tracked Technology peers in our model.

The composite profile is weighed down by 4 below-average factor scores, with market trading (rank 278/280) representing the most significant drag on its #98 overall standing.

Strongest Factors

Liquidity — Rank 27/280 (top quartile)
Solvency — Rank 82/280 (above average)
Profitability — Rank 114/280 (middle of the pack)

Weakest Factors

Market Trading — Rank 278/280 (below average)
Technical — Rank 260/280 (below average)

Score Analysis

Baltic Classifieds Group PLC is ranked #98 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

168/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Excellent27/280

Valuation

Weak186/280

Profitability

Fair114/280

Solvency

Good82/280

Asset Efficiency

Weak226/280

Mkt Trading

Weak278/280

Technical

Weak260/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 27/280

How liquid is BCG and can it meet its short-term obligations?

1/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Quick Ratio

1.4 - 2.5

N/A

Range: 1.4 - 2.5

✓

Current Ratio

1.6 - 2.5

1.70xRank 100/280

Range: 1.6 - 2.5Rank 100/280

✗

TTM Operating Cash Flow

0.8 - 1.50

3.49xRank 22/280

Range: 0.8 - 1.50Rank 22/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

Intangible Asset Ratio

10 - 30

0.06xRank 72/280

Range: 10 - 30Rank 72/280

✗

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

0.5 - 1.5

0.42xRank 101/280

Range: 0.5 - 1.5Rank 101/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

N/A

Sector: 1.4 - 2.5

Current Ratio

1.70x

Sector: 1.6 - 2.5

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#27/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 186/280

Is BCG undervalued compared to its peers and fair value metrics?

1/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

FY27e P/E

18x - 40x

15.0xRank 158/280

Range: 18x - 40xRank 158/280

✗

FY26e P/E

18x - 40x

17.9xRank 164/280

Range: 18x - 40xRank 164/280

✗

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

0.5 - 2.5

200.21%Rank 3/280

Range: 0.5 - 2.5Rank 3/280

✗

Div Payout Ratio

10 - 35

38.41%Rank 100/280

Range: 10 - 35Rank 100/280

✓

Current EV/EBITDA

12.0x - 20.0x

15.4xRank 224/280

Range: 12.0x - 20.0xRank 224/280

–

Current P/TBV

4.0x - 15.0x

N/A

Range: 4.0x - 15.0x

✗

Current P/B

3.5x - 15.0x

3.43xRank 209/280

Range: 3.5x - 15.0xRank 209/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

21.9x

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

17.9x

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

15.0x

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

3.43x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

N/A

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

15.4x

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

13.3x

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

14.2x

Dividend

BCG pays a dividend yield of 1.72%.

Current Yield

1.72%

FY27e Net Div Yield

200.21%

FY26e Gross DPS

0.041

FY27e Gross DPS

0.047

Dividend Per Share Forecast

3. Profitability

Score: 114/280

How profitable is BCG relative to its peers?

1/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

TTM Profit Margin

10 - 22

57.6%Rank 70/280

Range: 10 - 22Rank 70/280

✗

T12 FCF Margin

15 - 25

0.1%Rank 161/280

Range: 15 - 25Rank 161/280

✗

FY27e RoE

10 - 20

28.0%Rank 44/280

Range: 10 - 20Rank 44/280

✓

FY26 EPS Growth

5 - 10

6.4%Rank 127/280

Range: 5 - 10Rank 127/280

✗

FY27e EPS Growth

8 - 15

28.1%Rank 73/280

Range: 8 - 15Rank 73/280

–

NIM

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Expense Ratio

50 - 75

N/A

Range: 50 - 75

TTM Profit Margin

57.6%

Current RoCE

15.8%

FY27e RoE

28.0%

T12 FCF Margin

0.1%

EPS Growth

4. Solvency

Score: 82/280

How strong is BCG's balance sheet and financial position?

1/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✓

Debt/Eqt

0.2x - 0.4x

0.25xRank 104/280

Range: 0.2x - 0.4xRank 104/280

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

8x - 20x

Rank 59Rank 59/280

Range: 8x - 20xRank 59/280

✗

Net Leverage Ratio

0.2x - 0.8x

2.21xRank 136/280

Range: 0.2x - 0.8xRank 136/280

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

14.86Rank 54/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 54/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

Rank 53Rank 53/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 53/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

N/A

Range: N/A

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

0.25x

Net Leverage Ratio

2.21x

Interest Coverage

Rank 59

T12 FCF Margin

0.1%

Altman Z-Score

14.86

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 226/280

How efficiently does BCG deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

1/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

0.5x - 1.2x

0.23xRank 176/280

Range: 0.5x - 1.2xRank 176/280

✗

TTM CAPEX/Sales

5 -15

0.7%Rank 186/280

Range: 5 -15Rank 186/280

✓

Working Capital Turnover

5x - 12x

5.96xRank 71/280

Range: 5x - 12xRank 71/280

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

10 - 22

N/A

Range: 10 - 22

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#226/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 278/280

How liquid and actively traded is BCG?

1/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Intraday Sentiment (%)

30 - 80

17.0%Rank 203/280

Range: 30 - 80Rank 203/280

–

10D-Avg v/s 3M-Avg Vol

N/A

79%Rank 50/280

Range: N/ARank 50/280

✓

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 40

15.7Rank 212/280

Range: 012 - 40Rank 212/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

1.95Rank 278/280

Range: N/ARank 278/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Rank 100Rank 100/280

Range: N/ARank 100/280

Market Cap

£972,902,194

Enterprise Value

£1,014,634,758

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 260/280

What do the technical indicators say about BCG?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

3.661.93

-35.7%CMP: 2.35

N/A

-35.7%Rank 262/280

3.661.93

-35.7%CMP: 2.35

Range: N/ARank 262/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

3.661.93

+22.2%CMP: 2.35

N/A

22.2%Rank 127/280

3.661.93

+22.2%CMP: 2.35

Range: N/ARank 127/280

–

RSI 14D

055.8 - Bullish100

N/A

55.8Rank 50/280

055.8 - Bullish100

Range: N/ARank 50/280

–

MA50 - MA200

2.25+0.082.33

N/A

BullishRank 200/280

2.25+0.082.33

Range: N/ARank 200/280

–

MACD Rank

Golden Cross

MACD: 0.03

N/A

0.03Rank 100/280

Golden Cross

MACD: 0.03

Range: N/ARank 100/280

RSI (14 Day)

55.8

Bullish

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA2.33

200 SMA2.25

SignalGolden Cross (Bullish)

MACD0.03

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does BCG compare to other Technology stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
BCG	#98	27	186	114	82	278	260
GAMA.L	#20	10	143	193	88	106	57
MONY.L	#24	46	56	148	75	239	208
KNOS.L	#38	117	263	104	57	12	13
PLUSP.L	#42	37	170	83	43	115	270
HLMA.L	#52	6	271	102	90	83	271
CCC.L	#77	184	258	112	103	6	97

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for Baltic Classifieds Group PLC is produced using Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor quantitative model, which evaluates each stock across Liquidity, Valuation, Profitability, Solvency, Asset Efficiency, Market Trading, and Technical dimensions. Individual factor scores and the composite rank reflect relative rankings within the FTSE 100 universe — a lower rank number indicates stronger performance in that category.

Underlying financial and market data is sourced from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and processed through our scoring engine. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available and should be interpreted as a systematic screening output, not a forecast of future share price performance.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and factor rankings are not indicative of future results. Please read our Risk Disclaimer before making any investment decisions.

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