19 October 2026

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4imprint Group PLC (FOUR)

Rank #31 of 280 - Consumer Cyclicals - UK Equities

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4imprint Group PLC

FOUR.L·Consumer Cyclicals·Market Cap £1.3b

Rank #31 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£44.66

+16.15% YTD

52W: £29.80 - £51.35

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from 4imprint Group PLC's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, 4imprint Group PLC (FOUR.L) currently holds an overall rank of #31 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 technical (RSI 48.6), where it demonstrates positive technical momentum with price action supporting a constructive trend; asset efficiency, where it demonstrates highly efficient capital deployment, converting assets into revenue and returns effectively; and solvency (debt/equity 0.0), where it demonstrates a robust solvency position with conservative leverage and strong balance sheet coverage.

Areas requiring attention include valuation (P/E 16.4, dividend yield 4.9%), where the stock appears richly priced on forward earnings and cash flow metrics, as well as profitability (ROE 65.2%, net margin 7.5%), where compressed margins and weak returns on equity weigh on the earnings profile.

Within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, 4imprint Group PLC sits at composite rank #31, outperforming the Consumer Cyclicals peer average (rank 52). Among 7 Consumer Cyclicals names in our coverage, it ranks above 4 peers and below 2.

Ranking in the top quartile overall, 4imprint Group PLC offers a favourable balance of fundamentals, though investors should weigh its technical advantage against valuation — its relatively weakest factor.

Strongest Factors

Technical — Rank 12/280 (top quartile)
Asset Efficiency — Rank 16/280 (top quartile)
Solvency — Rank 24/280 (top quartile)

Weakest Factors

Valuation — Rank 202/280 (below average)
Profitability — Rank 184/280 (below average)

Score Analysis

4imprint Group PLC is ranked #31 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

94/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Fair135/280

Valuation

Weak202/280

Profitability

Weak184/280

Solvency

Excellent24/280

Asset Efficiency

Excellent16/280

Mkt Trading

Good82/280

Technical

Excellent12/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 135/280

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

1/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Quick Ratio

0.7 - 1.2

2.01xRank 10/280

Range: 0.7 - 1.2Rank 10/280

✗

Current Ratio

1.2 - 1.8

2.16xRank 65/280

Range: 1.2 - 1.8Rank 65/280

✓

TTM Operating Cash Flow

0.8 - 1.2

0.90xRank 57/280

Range: 0.8 - 1.2Rank 57/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

Intangible Asset Ratio

3 - 15

0.00xRank 177/280

Range: 3 - 15Rank 177/280

✗

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

0.3 - 0.8

31.12xRank 5/280

Range: 0.3 - 0.8Rank 5/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

2.01x

Sector: 0.7 - 1.2

Current Ratio

2.16x

Sector: 1.2 - 1.8

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#135/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 202/280

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

3/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✓

FY27e P/E

12x - 30x

16.2xRank 173/280

Range: 12x - 30xRank 173/280

✓

FY26e P/E

12x - 30x

17.0xRank 157/280

Range: 12x - 30xRank 157/280

✗

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

1.0 - 4.0

5.49%Rank 55/280

Range: 1.0 - 4.0Rank 55/280

✗

Div Payout Ratio

25 - 50

140.16%Rank 25/280

Range: 25 - 50Rank 25/280

✓

Current EV/EBITDA

7.0x - 11.0x

8.8xRank 149/280

Range: 7.0x - 11.0xRank 149/280

✗

Current P/TBV

1.5x - 4.5x

9.04xRank 199/280

Range: 1.5x - 4.5xRank 199/280

✗

Current P/B

1.5x - 4.5x

8.97xRank 255/280

Range: 1.5x - 4.5xRank 255/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

16.4x

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

17.0x

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

16.2x

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

8.97x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

9.04x

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

8.8x

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

11.0x

Dividend

FOUR pays a dividend yield of 4.90%.

Current Yield

4.90%

FY27e Net Div Yield

5.49%

FY26e Gross DPS

2.400

FY27e Gross DPS

2.452

Dividend Per Share Forecast

3. Profitability

Score: 184/280

How profitable is FOUR relative to its peers?

2/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✓

TTM Profit Margin

3 - 8

7.5%Rank 175/280

Range: 3 - 8Rank 175/280

✓

T12 FCF Margin

3 - 10

3.9%Rank 20/280

Range: 3 - 10Rank 20/280

✗

FY27e RoE

5 - 12

48.3%Rank 17/280

Range: 5 - 12Rank 17/280

✗

FY26 EPS Growth

0 - 5

-13.6%Rank 211/280

Range: 0 - 5Rank 211/280

✗

FY27e EPS Growth

5 - 12

-9.6%Rank 210/280

Range: 5 - 12Rank 210/280

–

NIM

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Expense Ratio

85 - 92

N/A

Range: 85 - 92

TTM Profit Margin

7.5%

Current RoCE

65.2%

FY27e RoE

48.3%

T12 FCF Margin

3.9%

EPS Growth

4. Solvency

Score: 24/280

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

0/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Debt/Eqt

0.5x - 1.2x

0.02xRank 20/280

Range: 0.5x - 1.2xRank 20/280

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

3x - 8x

Rank 5Rank 5/280

Range: 3x - 8xRank 5/280

✗

Net Leverage Ratio

1.5x - 3.5x

-1.10xRank 15/280

Range: 1.5x - 3.5xRank 15/280

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

22.69Rank 34/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 34/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

Rank 26Rank 26/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 26/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

N/A

Range: N/A

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

0.02x

Net Leverage Ratio

-1.10x

Interest Coverage

Rank 5

T12 FCF Margin

3.9%

Altman Z-Score

22.69

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 16/280

How efficiently does FOUR deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

0/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

1.0x - 2.5x

4.84xRank 1/280

Range: 1.0x - 2.5xRank 1/280

✗

TTM CAPEX/Sales

3 - 8

0.7%Rank 183/280

Range: 3 - 8Rank 183/280

✗

Working Capital Turnover

5x - 12x

14.99xRank 29/280

Range: 5x - 12xRank 29/280

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

0.5 - 3.0

N/A

Range: 0.5 - 3.0

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#16/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 82/280

How liquid and actively traded is FOUR?

1/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Intraday Sentiment (%)

30 - 70

88.0%Rank 26/280

Range: 30 - 70Rank 26/280

–

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

N/A

104%Rank 50/280

Range: N/ARank 50/280

✓

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 45

16.8Rank 189/280

Range: 012 - 45Rank 189/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

4376.00Rank 21/280

Range: N/ARank 21/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Rank 100Rank 100/280

Range: N/ARank 100/280

Market Cap

£1,257,519,659

Enterprise Value

£1,530,706,523

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 12/280

What do the technical indicators say about FOUR?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

£51.35£29.80

-13.0%CMP: £44.66

N/A

-13.0%Rank 152/280

£51.35£29.80

-13.0%CMP: £44.66

Range: N/ARank 152/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

£51.35£29.80

+49.9%CMP: £44.66

N/A

49.9%Rank 219/280

£51.35£29.80

+49.9%CMP: £44.66

Range: N/ARank 219/280

–

RSI 14D

048.6 - Bearish100

N/A

48.6Rank 50/280

048.6 - Bearish100

Range: N/ARank 50/280

–

MA50 - MA200

£39.82+5.26£45.08

N/A

BullishRank 9/280

£39.82+5.26£45.08

Range: N/ARank 9/280

–

MACD Rank

Golden Cross

MACD: -6.69

N/A

-6.69

Golden Cross

MACD: -6.69

Range: N/A

RSI (14 Day)

48.6

Bearish

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA£45.08

200 SMA£39.82

SignalGolden Cross (Bullish)

MACD-6.69

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does FOUR compare to other Consumer Cyclicals stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
FOUR	#31	135	202	184	24	82	12
GAW.L	#10	9	267	93	36	18	240
NXT.L	#22	40	261	94	105	2	33
GFTU_u.L	#56	49	145	218	125	153	11
MOONM.L	#70	144	178	158	161	135	116
CPG.L	#72	156	203	150	129	266	215
CURY.L	#82	232	89	246	206	255	226

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for 4imprint 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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