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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c., an investment trust, provides independent professional services.The company operates in two segments, Investment portfolio and Independent Professional Services.It provides corporate trust services, including bond/security trustee, escrow agent, facility agent, and bespoke trust solutions; governance services, such as pension trustee services comprising independent trustees, trustee chair, and sole corporate trustee; independent outsourced pensions executive services, including pensions management, scheme secretarial, and specialist support services to pension scheme trustees and corporates; and whistleblowing services.


The company also offers corporate services, such as provision of corporate directors and officers; company secretarial comprising corporate administration, registrar, registered office, aircraft TUE, share trustee, and regulatory services and filings; and entity management, accounting and tax, facility agent and loan administration, process agent, and investor reporting services.It serves companies, agencies, organizations, and individuals worldwide.The company was incorporated in 1889 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on LWDB

The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s recent performance is driven by its resilience in the face of a challenging UK market. The company's strong fundamentals and potential for growth have made it an attractive option for investors navigating uncertain waters. The UK's FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices have faced headwinds from weak trade data in China, but Law Debenture's ability to demonstrate resilience in this environment is a positive sign. Its strong fundamentals and growth potential make it a potential gem in the UK market, as highlighted in recent articles from January and February 2025.

1.c. Company Highlights

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3. NewsRoom

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Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom for November 2025

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Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom for October 2025

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Undiscovered Gems B.P. Marsh & Partners And 2 Other Promising UK Stocks

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Barclays (LSE:BARC): Evaluating the Valuation Picture After Strong Share Price Gains

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Angle PLC Announces Change of Adviser

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Law Debenture First Half 2025 Earnings: EPS: UK£1.17 (vs UK£0.63 in 1H 2024)

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Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom for July 2025

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B.P. Marsh & Partners And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In The UK Market

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.87%)

6. Segments

Independent Professional Services

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for expert witness services, increasing complexity of business disputes, and rising need for specialized advisory services drive growth in the independent professional services segment.

Investment Portfolio

Expected Growth: 5.5%

The diversified portfolio of UK and international equities, bonds, and other securities is expected to drive long-term growth and income, driven by a strong UK economy, increasing global trade, and a low-interest-rate environment.

7. Detailed Products

Trustee Services

The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. provides trustee services to various clients, including pension schemes, investment trusts, and charities.

Depositary Services

The company offers depositary services to alternative investment funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing independent oversight.

Corporate Services

The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. provides corporate services, including company secretarial, administration, and governance support to clients.

Wholesale Markets Services

The company offers wholesale markets services, including custody, settlement, and asset servicing to financial institutions and investment firms.

8. The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. has a diversified portfolio of investments, which reduces the threat of substitutes.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The company's customers have some bargaining power due to the availability of alternative investment options, but the company's diversified portfolio and strong brand reputation mitigate this power.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The company's suppliers have limited bargaining power due to the company's strong financial position and diversified investment portfolio.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is moderate due to the barriers to entry in the investment management industry, but the company's established brand and diversified portfolio provide a competitive advantage.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The investment management industry is highly competitive, and the company faces intense rivalry from established players, but its diversified portfolio and strong brand reputation help to mitigate this threat.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 16.57%
Debt Cost 4.10%
Equity Weight 83.43%
Equity Cost 8.41%
WACC 7.70%
Leverage 19.86%

11. Quality Control: The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Anima Holding

A-Score: 7.7/10

Value: 7.7

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 9.4

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 9.3

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Law Debenture

A-Score: 7.1/10

Value: 5.0

Growth: 4.4

Quality: 9.2

Yield: 6.2

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 10.0

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Real Estate Credit Investments

A-Score: 6.9/10

Value: 5.8

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 8.0

Yield: 10.0

Momentum: 3.5

Volatility: 10.0

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abrdn Asia Focus

A-Score: 6.8/10

Value: 4.0

Growth: 6.2

Quality: 8.0

Yield: 3.8

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 10.0

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Deutsche Beteiligungs

A-Score: 5.8/10

Value: 5.1

Growth: 4.6

Quality: 6.6

Yield: 7.5

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 7.0

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Mutares

A-Score: 5.8/10

Value: 9.1

Growth: 3.1

Quality: 4.5

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 2.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

10.36$

Current Price

10.36$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows