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Syncona Ltd (SYNCS)

Rank #35 of 280 - Financials - UK Equities

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Syncona Ltd

SYNCS.L·Financials·Market Cap £749m

Rank #35 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£1.23

+29.68% YTD

52W: £0.87 - £1.26

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from Syncona Ltd's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, Syncona Ltd (SYNCS.L) currently holds an overall rank of #35 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 solvency (Altman Z-Score 38.9), where it demonstrates a robust solvency position with conservative leverage and strong balance sheet coverage, and valuation, where it demonstrates compelling valuation metrics, trading at a discount to peer averages on key multiples.

Areas requiring attention include asset efficiency, where poor capital efficiency suggests assets may be underutilised or overvalued on the balance sheet, as well as profitability (ROE -0.8%, net margin -43.4%), where compressed margins and weak returns on equity weigh on the earnings profile.

Within the Financials sector, Syncona Ltd sits at composite rank #35, trailing the Financials peer average (rank 8). It ranks behind all 6 tracked Financials peers in our model.

Ranking in the top quartile overall, Syncona Ltd offers a favourable balance of fundamentals, though investors should weigh its solvency advantage against asset efficiency — its relatively weakest factor.

Strongest Factors

Solvency — Rank 12/280 (top quartile)
Valuation — Rank 68/280 (top quartile)
Liquidity — Rank 169/280 (below average)

Weakest Factors

Asset Efficiency — Rank 274/280 (below average)
Profitability — Rank 201/280 (below average)

Score Analysis

Syncona Ltd is ranked #35 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

157/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Weak169/280

Valuation

Excellent68/280

Profitability

Weak201/280

Solvency

Excellent12/280

Asset Efficiency

Weak274/280

Mkt Trading

Weak195/280

Technical

Weak177/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 169/280

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

0/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Quick Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Current Ratio

N/A

3.52xRank 42/280

Range: N/ARank 42/280

–

TTM Operating Cash Flow

N/A

3.32xRank 23/280

Range: N/ARank 23/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

100-150

N/A

Range: 100-150

–

Intangible Asset Ratio

10 - 30

N/ARank 193/280

Range: 10 - 30Rank 193/280

–

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

N/A

N/ARank 259/280

Range: N/ARank 259/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

N/A

Sector: N/A

Current Ratio

3.52x

Sector: N/A

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#169/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 68/280

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

0/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

FY27e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY26e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

3.0 - 8.0

N/ARank 207/280

Range: 3.0 - 8.0Rank 207/280

–

Div Payout Ratio

30 - 55

N/ARank 25/280

Range: 30 - 55Rank 25/280

–

Current EV/EBITDA

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

Current P/TBV

0.8x - 2.0x

0.52xRank 1/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 1/280

✗

Current P/B

0.8x - 2.0x

0.52xRank 1/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 1/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

N/A

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

0.52x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

0.52x

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

N/A

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

Dividend

SYNCS does not currently pay a significant dividend.

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No dividend data available for this stock.

3. Profitability

Score: 201/280

How profitable is SYNCS relative to its peers?

0/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

TTM Profit Margin

15 - 30

-43.4%Rank 270/280

Range: 15 - 30Rank 270/280

–

T12 FCF Margin

N/A

0.0%Rank 189/280

Range: N/ARank 189/280

–

FY27e RoE

10 - 16

N/A

Range: 10 - 16

–

FY26 EPS Growth

8 - 15

N/A

Range: 8 - 15

–

FY27e EPS Growth

6 - 12

N/A

Range: 6 - 12

–

NIM

1.5 - 3.2

N/A

Range: 1.5 - 3.2

–

Expense Ratio

50 - 65

N/A

Range: 50 - 65

TTM Profit Margin

-43.4%

Current RoCE

-0.8%

FY27e RoE

N/A

T12 FCF Margin

0.0%

4. Solvency

Score: 12/280

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

0/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Debt/Eqt

0.5x - 1.5x

N/ARank 1/280

Range: 0.5x - 1.5xRank 1/280

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

N/A

38.91Rank 21/280

Range: N/ARank 21/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

N/A

Rank 21Rank 21/280

Range: N/ARank 21/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

13 - 18

N/A

Range: 13 - 18

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

N/A

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Interest Coverage

N/A

T12 FCF Margin

0.0%

Altman Z-Score

38.91

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 274/280

How efficiently does SYNCS deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

0/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

50 - 70

N/A

Range: 50 - 70

–

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

N/A

0.02xRank 269/280

Range: N/ARank 269/280

–

TTM CAPEX/Sales

1 - 3

N/A

Range: 1 - 3

–

Working Capital Turnover

N/A

1.85xRank 135/280

Range: N/ARank 135/280

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

N/A

Range: N/A

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#274/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 195/280

How liquid and actively traded is SYNCS?

0/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Intraday Sentiment (%)

40 - 75

N/A

Range: 40 - 75

–

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

N/A

34%Rank 100/280

Range: N/ARank 100/280

✗

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 45

45.0Rank 3/280

Range: 012 - 45Rank 3/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

124.40Rank 258/280

Range: N/ARank 258/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Rank 100Rank 100/280

Range: N/ARank 100/280

Market Cap

£748,908,947

Enterprise Value

£747,387,300

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 177/280

What do the technical indicators say about SYNCS?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

£1.26£0.87

-2.2%CMP: £1.23

N/A

-2.2%Rank 22/280

£1.26£0.87

-2.2%CMP: £1.23

Range: N/ARank 22/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

£1.26£0.87

+41.9%CMP: £1.23

N/A

41.9%Rank 201/280

£1.26£0.87

+41.9%CMP: £1.23

Range: N/ARank 201/280

–

RSI 14D

073.8 - Overbought100

N/A

73.8Rank 25/280

073.8 - Overbought100

Range: N/ARank 25/280

–

MA50 - MA200

£1.01+0.12£1.14

N/A

BullishRank 155/280

£1.01+0.12£1.14

Range: N/ARank 155/280

–

MACD Rank

Golden Cross

MACD: 0.08

N/A

0.08Rank 100/280

Golden Cross

MACD: 0.08

Range: N/ARank 100/280

RSI (14 Day)

73.8

Overbought

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA£1.14

200 SMA£1.01

SignalGolden Cross (Bullish)

MACD0.08

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does SYNCS compare to other Financials stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
SYNCS	#35	169	68	201	12	195	177
MUT.L	#3	128	38	24	56	27	8
RTW.L	#5	116	7	9	145	69	229
BPCR.L	#7	163	34	56	9	112	76
RCP.L	#9	179	26	22	59	13	2
AGT.L	#11	108	57	55	72	90	79
TBCG.L	#14	29	55	38	257	129	18

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for Syncona Ltd 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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