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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes content for technology, games, TV and entertainment, women's lifestyle, real life, music, creative and photography, sports, home interest, and B2B sectors primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.It operates through Media and Magazine segments.The Media segment provides e-commerce, digital advertising, events, lead generation, newsletters and CRM, and digital licensing services.


The Magazine segment creates specialist magazines and bookazines in print and digital formats; and offers print licensing services.The company also provides endorsement licensing, comparison shopping, and video content production services, as well as various sales and distribution services to third party publishers.Future plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bath, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on FUTR

Future plc faced challenges due to evolving business conditions, with significant share price movement despite not having the largest market capitalization. The company's recent events, such as the Marie Claire Power Play Summit, may not have directly impacted earnings. With no recent earnings release available, attention turns to potential growth drivers. According to a September rating from Berenberg, the company was downgraded, citing concerns. No information on share buybacks was found. The company's strategic focus on digital transformation and expansion may be tested by current market dynamics.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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Future PLC (FRA:FNWA) (Full Year 2025) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges and ...

Dec -04

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Michael Peralta Joins Future as Chief Revenue Officer

Nov -13

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Why Future plc (LON:FUTR) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct -18

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Marie Claire’s Power Play Summit Gathers Visionary Women to Champion ‘Perseverance’ in Philadelphia

Sep -22

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The past three years for Future (LON:FUTR) investors has not been profitable

Jul -07

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Marie Claire Brings Power Play Event to Atlanta

May -19

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Future PLC (FRA:FNWA) (H1 2025) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Revenue Challenges with ...

May -17

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Is It Time To Consider Buying Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

May -11

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.31%)

6. Segments

Media

Expected Growth: 5%

Future plc's media segment growth is driven by increasing demand for digital content, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into new markets. The company's focus on niche audiences and diversified revenue streams also contribute to its growth. Additionally, investments in digital marketing and e-commerce capabilities enhance its online presence, further fueling growth.

Magazines

Expected Growth: 3%

Future plc's magazine segment growth is driven by increasing demand for specialist titles, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into digital media. The company's focus on niche markets, such as technology and gaming, has also contributed to growth. Additionally, investments in e-commerce and online platforms have enhanced customer engagement and revenue streams.

7. Detailed Products

Technology

Future plc provides technology products and services, including software, hardware, and IT solutions to businesses and individuals.

Gaming

Future plc offers gaming products and services, including gaming hardware, software, and online communities.

Creative

Future plc provides creative products and services, including design software, photography equipment, and creative online communities.

Music

Future plc offers music products and services, including music gear, software, and online music communities.

Home Interest

Future plc provides home interest products and services, including home decor, gardening, and DIY solutions.

Sports

Future plc offers sports products and services, including sports gear, fitness software, and sports online communities.

Film and Video Production

Future plc provides film and video production products and services, including camera equipment, software, and online communities.

Photography

Future plc offers photography products and services, including camera equipment, software, and online photography communities.

8. Future plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Future plc is medium due to the presence of alternative products and services in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for Future plc is high due to the availability of alternative products and services, and the high demand for quality products.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for Future plc is low due to the company's strong relationships with its suppliers and the availability of alternative suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for Future plc is medium due to the moderate barriers to entry and the availability of resources and technology.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for Future plc is high due to the presence of strong competitors and the high demand for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 27.94%
Debt Cost 7.35%
Equity Weight 72.06%
Equity Cost 7.35%
WACC 7.35%
Leverage 38.78%

11. Quality Control: Future plc passed 5 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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Alma Media

A-Score: 5.7/10

Value: 2.8

Growth: 4.6

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 6.2

Momentum: 8.0

Volatility: 5.0

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TX Group

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 6.6

Growth: 2.6

Quality: 4.1

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 6.0

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Bloomsbury Publishing

A-Score: 5.0/10

Value: 6.0

Growth: 7.4

Quality: 7.0

Yield: 5.6

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 3.3

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Storytel

A-Score: 4.6/10

Value: 4.1

Growth: 6.7

Quality: 6.7

Yield: 1.2

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 1.7

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Future

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 8.9

Growth: 7.3

Quality: 6.9

Yield: 0.6

Momentum: 1.0

Volatility: 2.3

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Polaris Media

A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 5.6

Growth: 5.9

Quality: 5.0

Yield: 5.6

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 2.7

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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

6.34$

Current Price

6.34$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows