Marks and Spencer Group plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through Fashion, Home & Beauty; Food; International; and Ocado segments. The company offers womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, beauty and home products through UK and ROI retail stores and online. It also provides meat, fish, protein deli and dairy; produce and horticulture; meals, frozen, and food on the move; core basket; beers, wines, and spirits; and impulse and events, and hospitality services. In addition, it operates international franchises; and provides banking services. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1884 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
403.70
PB ratio
292.96
Dividend yield
0.93%
Beta
1.03
Market cap
£8.14B
Enterprise value
£10.99B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Department Stores / Consumer Cyclical |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 64000 |
| Website | https://corporate.marksandspencer.com |
| Mailing address | Waterside House 35 North Wharf Road London W2 1NW United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7935 4422 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
0.93%
Dividend amount
£0.04
Payout ratio
400.00%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Marks and Spencer Group plc paid £0.04 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 27 Nov 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 400.00%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.MKS dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Marks and Spencer Group plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Stuart B. Machin | CEO & Director | 55 | |
| Ms. Alison Ann Dolan | Chief Financial Officer & Director | 56 | |
| Mr. Sacha Mark Berendji | Operations Director | 55 | |
| Mr. Fraser Ramzan | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. Nick Folland | Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | 60 | |
| Ms. Hayley Marie Tatum M.B.E. | Chief People Officer | 56 | |
| Mr. Craig Taylor | Head of Operations for Food Supply Chain | ||
| Mr. David Stokes | Head of Sourcing | ||
| Stephen Langford | Head of Clothing & Home Online | ||
| Mr. Alex Freudmann | Managing Director of Food |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
0.13%
Operating margin
2.83%
Return on assets
2.97%
Return on equity
0.05%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Marks and Spencer Group plc is 8.14B and its enterprise value is 10.99B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of MKS is 0.72. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of MKS is 14.18.
The MKS's stocks Beta value is 1.03 making it 3% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Marks and Spencer Group plc (LSE:MKS) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Marks and Spencer Group plc's Stock Symbol?
Marks and Spencer Group plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "MKS".
2. What is Marks and Spencer Group plc's stock price today?
One share of MKS stock can currently be purchased for approximately £403.7.
3. How can I contact Marks and Spencer Group plc?
Marks and Spencer Group plc's mailing address is Waterside House 35 North Wharf Road London W2 1NW United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7935 4422.
4. What is Marks and Spencer Group plc's official website?
The official website of Marks and Spencer Group plc is https://corporate.marksandspencer.com.