NCC Group plc (NCC.XLON) Quality Score
Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
25–30x, paying a growth premium
Under 20x cash flow, well covered
Below 2%, essentially flat
Below 2%, essentially flat
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Heavy dilution above 5%
Contracted >2pp, margin pressure
Net debt/FCF of 0.4x, easily serviceable
Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital
NCC Group (NCC.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns
NCC Group (NCC.XLON) scores 29/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on -3.3% operating margins and -2.8% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is NCC Group (NCC.XLON) a high-quality business?+
NCC Group scores 29 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a -3.3% operating margin and a -2.8% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does NCC Group's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from NCC.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where NCC Group scores well and where it falls behind.
What is NCC Group's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
NCC Group earns about -2.8% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to NCC.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is NCC Group?+
NCC Group runs an operating margin of about -3.3% and a net margin of about 7.2%. Revenue has grown at roughly -4.1% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.
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