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DS Smith PLC (SMDS)

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456.80 -2.40 -0.52%

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Type: Equity

Market: United Kingdom

ISIN: GB0008220112

SEDOL: 0822011

Volume: 4,130,014
Bid/Ask: 450.00 / 490.00
Day's Range: 453.20 - 458.60

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SMDS Financial Summary

A brief financial summary of DS Smith PLC as well as the most significant critical numbers from each of its financial reports. In addition, some financial ratios derived from these reports are featured. Users can opt to see 4 periods of either annual or quarterly information.

DS Smith Plc reported earnings results for the full year ended April 30, 2024. For the full year, the company reported sales was GBP 6,822 million compared to GBP 8,221 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 385 million compared to GBP 502 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.28 compared to GBP 0.358 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.279 compared to GBP 0.355 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was GBP 0.28 compared to GBP 0.366 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was GBP 0.279 compared to GBP 0.363 a year ago.

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Advanced Financial Summary

TTM = Trailing Twelve Months

MRQ = Most Recent Quarter

SMDS Income Statement

Gross margin TTM 10.28%

Operating margin TTM 8.82%

Net Profit margin TTM 5.64%

Return on Investment TTM 7.16%

Total Revenue Net Income

Period Ending:	Apr 30, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023
Total Revenue	1654.5	1654.5	1756.5	1756.5
Gross Profit	168	168	182.5	182.5
Operating Income	144	144	157	157
Net Income	90.5	90.5	102	102

SMDS Balance Sheet

Quick Ratio MRQ 0.51

Current Ratio MRQ 0.86

LT Debt to Equity MRQ 51.66%

Total Debt to Equity MRQ 70.02%

Total Assets Total Liabilities

Period Ending:	Apr 30, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023
Total Assets	9254	9254	9639	9639
Total Liabilities	5305	5305	5614	5614
Total Equity	3949	3949	4025	4025

SMDS Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow/Share TTM 0.23

Revenue/Share TTM 4.95

Operating Cash Flow 3.08%

Cash Net Change in Cash

Period Ending:	Apr 30, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023
Period Length:	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months
Cash From Operating Activities	83	83	77	77
Cash From Investing Activities	-152.5	-152.5	-154.5	-154.5
Cash From Financing Activities	-67	-67	243	243
Net Change in Cash	-141.5	-141.5	162.5	162.5

* In Millions of GBP (except for per share items)

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