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WJG Watkin Jones Plc

31.35
1.80 (6.09%)
11 Feb 2025 - Closed
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Watkin Jones Plc LSE:WJG London Ordinary Share GB00BD6RF223 ORD 1P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  1.80 6.09% 31.35 1,479,578 16:35:16
Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price
31.10 31.90 31.75 30.10 30.10
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Operative Builders 413.24M -32.55M -0.1269 -2.49 75.78M
Last Trade Time Trade Type Trade Size Trade Price Currency
16:39:05 O 804 30.20 GBX

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11/2/202522:28::: WATKIN JONES - buildings for students4,365
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Posted at 11/2/2025 08:20 by Watkin Jones Daily Update
Watkin Jones Plc is listed in the Operative Builders sector of the London Stock Exchange with ticker WJG. The last closing price for Watkin Jones was 29.55p.
Watkin Jones currently has 256,441,253 shares in issue. The market capitalisation of Watkin Jones is £81,163,657.
Watkin Jones has a price to earnings ratio (PE ratio) of -2.49.
This morning WJG shares opened at 30.10p
Posted at 06/2/2025 22:11 by trader465
WJG is not a "speculative developer" in the traditional sense because they do not build projects without securing funding first. Instead, they operate more like a contract developer—developing purpose-built rental housing (PBSA and BTR) for institutional investors who typically commit to projects before construction is complete.

The key difference between WJG and traditional speculative developers is risk exposure:

A speculative developer builds without guaranteed buyers, taking on market risk in the hope of selling at a profit later.
WJG secures funding in advance, meaning their risk is tied more to institutional demand than to individual homebuyers.
So, while all development carries some level of speculation, WJG’s business model is closer to a contract-based approach rather than speculative housebuilding.
Posted at 06/2/2025 21:58 by popit
hybrasil

Why do you keep saying that WJG is a “speculative developer” ?

So what?

Are all the house builder shares like Barratt and Bellway not just speculative developers also?

What is the problem with being a “speculative developer” ?

And you say that WJG should change their business model? Why?

What is the problem with their present business model?

Is building houses not a good business model?

Do you think that they should go into some other business?

Do you think the shares are buy or sell or hold?
Posted at 27/1/2025 13:37 by albert arthur
Director buying Director Shareholding Watkin Jones plc (AIM:WJG) today announces that, on 24 January 2025, it was notified of the following acquisitions of ordinary shares in the Company carried out by Directors of the Company or persons closely associated with them, on that date in the case of items 1, 3, 4 and 5, and on 23 January 2025 in the case item 2 below: 1. Alan Giddins, Non-Executive Chair, bought 148,000 ordinary shares at a price of 26.63 pence per share;2. Sarah Jones, a person closely associated with Simon Jones, bought 101,108 ordinary shares at a price of 24.71 pence per share;3. Simon Jones, Chief Financial Officer, bought 92,000 ordinary shares at a price of 27.80 pence per share;4. Ben Jones, a person closely associated with Simon Jones, bought 19,000 ordinary shares at a price of 27.22 pence per share; and5. Emily Jones, a person closely associated with Simon Jones, bought 18,892 ordinary shares at a price of 27.0 pence per share Subsequent to these purchases of shares Alan Giddins now holds 1,028,000 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.4% of the Company's issued share capital, and Simon Jones and persons closely associated with him, hold 239,000 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.09% of the Company's issued share capital.
Posted at 23/1/2025 14:39 by wallywoo
Impressive presentation, would advise anyone to watch. (Url is on the rns).The share volume shows massive interest here. I expect the share price to trot up into the 30's over the next few months. 47p net asset value per share, growing market, cash rich. Hopefully dividends will resume at H1 25 results.
Posted at 23/1/2025 07:25 by trader465
Blackhorse23 - 17 Oct 2023 - 11:19:59 - 3710 of 4244 ::: WATKIN JONES - buildings for students - WJG
That’s why share price at this level otherwise u have to pay 150p per share
Posted at 16/1/2025 10:45 by trader465
1. Financial Performance (FY24)
Revenue & Profit: Adjusted operating profit should be between £10m-£12m, confirming their recovery from £0.2m in FY23.
Cash Position: Net cash should be around £65m, reinforcing financial stability.
No Debt: They will likely highlight their strong balance sheet.

2. Market Conditions & FY25 Outlook
Forward Funding Activity: They previously said FY24 transactions were slower than expected due to uncertainty around interest rate cuts. They might provide updates on whether funding conditions are improving.
FY25 Profit Guidance: The company has already hinted that FY25 profits may not exceed FY24 unless market conditions improve. They may clarify this further.
Student Housing & BTR Demand: Given the ongoing shortage of rental and student properties, they may emphasize long-term growth prospects.

3. Strategic Developments
New Projects: Any updates on their "Refresh" initiative or land acquisitions could be positive.
Funding Options: The Board is reviewing ways to improve medium-to-long-term funding—this could include joint ventures, asset sales, or even a capital raise.
Potential Surprises
If the forward funding market has improved, WJG may revise their FY25 outlook more positively.
A dividend reinstatement would be a strong signal of confidence, but given their cautious tone, it may be too early.

The key focus will be cash flow, forward sales, and market sentiment. If market conditions pick up and WJG secures more transactions, the stock could see upside momentum. If funding challenges persist, the share price might remain under pressure.
Posted at 05/1/2025 09:01 by wallywoo
I think you will be well pleased with your investment here in 6 months +.


This is a bombed out silly share price imho. You just have to hold on until things normalise.


I posted 2 weeks ago on here, that this and Revb were my tips for 100%+ share price growth in 2025. Revb are up 60% so far, this is only around 10%. Looking forward to wjg catching up!!!
Posted at 20/12/2024 09:42 by jpatara3
Good read. I am already invested in WJG, have been topping up on the way down. WJG is a victim of the macro economic conditions, as are renewables, infrastructure and REITs. Anyone of these reporting negative numbers will be heavily dumped. Below 20p seems like a good punt, hold for 5yrs. Hopefully by that time we will have all re-adjusted to the new norm - higher borrowing costs, and price increases to support companies. WJG and DGi9 are the two stocks making my portfolio stink! Irony is that these two are operating in growth industries, and are struggling to survive! I only have myself to blame for trusting management!!
Posted at 01/9/2024 14:00 by wallywoo
It is rubbish, of course.


Net assets are £132m, 11m of which are intangible. So real hard net assets of £121m (based on H1 balance sheet at 31/3/24).


Current market cap is £74m. So plenty of scope for the share price to recover. The share price will remain low until the finance situation is resolved, but shareholders can be consoled by the asset value here. Wjg are generating a reasonable amount of cash (£21m estimated in last statement 44m to £65m), so the finances are improving with time too. Once the new balance sheet is released, it is likely that net assets will of increased as at 31st September (ie 5/6 th of this period has completed).

Let's hope the financial issues here (to enable additional working capital) are resolved soon, so the shares can recover.
Posted at 21/8/2024 13:58 by wallywoo
This is looking way over sold to me.Before lockdown in 2019, wjg had a share price over 200p and £18.5m net cash.Today with a 35p share price and £65m net cash, plus 50p tangible net assets per share. This looks cheap. Should bounce from here.
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Watkin Jones Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the current Watkin Jones share price?
The current share price of Watkin Jones is 31.35p
How many Watkin Jones shares are in issue?
Watkin Jones has 256,441,253 shares in issue
What is the market cap of Watkin Jones?
The market capitalisation of Watkin Jones is GBP 75.78M
What is the 1 year trading range for Watkin Jones share price?
Watkin Jones has traded in the range of 17.84p to 56.00p during the past year
What is the PE ratio of Watkin Jones?
The price to earnings ratio of Watkin Jones is -2.49
What is the cash to sales ratio of Watkin Jones?
The cash to sales ratio of Watkin Jones is 0.2
What is the reporting currency for Watkin Jones?
Watkin Jones reports financial results in GBP
What is the latest annual turnover for Watkin Jones?
The latest annual turnover of Watkin Jones is GBP 413.24M
What is the latest annual profit for Watkin Jones?
The latest annual profit of Watkin Jones is GBP -32.55M
What is the registered address of Watkin Jones?
The registered address for Watkin Jones is 12 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QF
What is the Watkin Jones website address?
The website address for Watkin Jones is www.watkinjonesplc.com
Which industry sector does Watkin Jones operate in?
Watkin Jones operates in the OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector

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