RS Group plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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RS Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations products and service solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and internationally. It offers automation and control, and electrification products; cables and connectors; mechanical and fluid power products, such as transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulic components; semiconductors and passive components; test and measurements products; personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, and janitorial products; and facilities and maintenance products for buildings. The company also provides bundling, kitting, labelling, and assembly services; digital procurement platforms that enhance productivity, reduce spend, and streamline supplier management; inventory solutions that optimize inventory management to reduce waste, enhance supply chains, and lower costs; and DesignSpark, a software tool for design engineers. In addition, it offers design, manufacturing, and prototyping; maintenance engineering and safety; and integrated supply chain and procurement solutions. The company provides its customers with product and service solutions for designing, building, maintaining, repairing, and operating industrial equipment. It serves design and discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, facilities and intralogistics, and energy and utilities industries. The company was formerly known as Electrocomponents plc. RS Group plc was founded in 1937 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
16.50
PB ratio
189.08
Dividend yield
4.01%
Beta
0.69
Market cap
£2.66B
Enterprise value
£2.97B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Industrial Distribution / Industrials |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 8500 |
| Website | https://www.rsgroup.com |
| Mailing address | Fifth Floor Two Pancras Square London N1C 4AG United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 20 7239 8400 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
4.01%
Dividend amount
£0.23
Payout ratio
66.27%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
RS Group plc paid £0.23 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 20 Nov 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 66.27%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.RS1 dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on RS Group plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Simon Pryce | CEO & Executive Director | 64 | |
| Ms. Kate Ringrose | CFO & Executive Director | 51 | |
| Ms. Janet Robertson | Chief Information Officer | ||
| Ms. Lucy Sharma | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Lynn Webster-Scott | Head of Corporate Public Relations | ||
| Ms. Jane Titchener | Head of Corporate Development | ||
| Mr. Steve Izquierdo | Chief People Officer | ||
| Mr. Sean Fredericks | President of Asia Pacific - RS | ||
| Mr. Pete Malpas | President of EMEA - RS | ||
| Ms. Ellen Li | Chief Financial Officer of Asia Pacific RS Components |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
5.52%
Operating margin
7.96%
Return on assets
5.32%
Return on equity
11.71%
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 RS Group plc is 2.66B and its enterprise value is 2.97B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of RS1 is 1.04. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of RS1 is 10.98.
The RS1's stocks Beta value is 0.69 making it 31% less 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.
RS Group plc (LSE:RS1) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is RS Group plc's Stock Symbol?
RS Group plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "RS1".
2. What is RS Group plc's stock price today?
One share of RS1 stock can currently be purchased for approximately £561.
3. How can I contact RS Group plc?
RS Group plc's mailing address is Fifth Floor Two Pancras Square London N1C 4AG United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7239 8400.
4. What is RS Group plc's official website?
The official website of RS Group plc is https://www.rsgroup.com.