Persimmon Plc
PSN.LConsumer CyclicalLSEResidential Construction
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Daily timeframePersimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. With a market capitalization of $3.57B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name.
Market Cap
$3.57B
Beta
1.39
P/E (TTM)
12.65
P/E (Fwd)
10.19
EPS (TTM)
$0.88
EPS (Fwd)
$1.08
ROE
8.0%
ROA
5.7%
Cash
$117.0M
Total Debt
$14.7M
Free CF
-$102.6M
52W Change
-15.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Persimmon Plc holds $117.0M in cash against $14.7M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow is running at -$102.6M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 8.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.82B (2022) to $3.75B (2025).
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PSN.L's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.