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London Stock Exchange Group PLC
🇬🇧 LSEG.LSE · London · GB00B0SWJX34
Bank
Price at analysis: GBP 94.71 Current price: GBP 94.89 * updated every night
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
34.0
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
2.5x
Latest quarter: 6.3x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
Latest quarter (2026-06-30): 6.3x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
7.7%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
10.9x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
1.67%
TTM: 1.67%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 1.67%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 1.67%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
64.5% TTM
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Interim | — | 13 Aug 2027 | — | GBP | 0.55 |
| Forecast* | Final | — | 16 Apr 2027 | — | GBP | 1.03 |
| Paid | Interim | 30 Jul 2026 | 13 Aug 2026 | 16 Sep 2026 | GBP | 0.55 |
| Paid | Final | 26 Feb 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 | 20 May 2026 | GBP | 1.03 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
LSEG is an elite, wide-moat financial infrastructure compounder demonstrating double-digit dividend growth and impressive execution on strategic data initiatives. However, at a trailing P/E above 34x and a sub-2% yield, the stock is priced for perfection. Existing holders should maintain their positions as the business hums along, but new income-focused buyers should wait for a more favorable entry point.
Sector Context
London Stock Exchange Group operates as a critical global financial market infrastructure and data provider, spanning clearing (LCH), indexing (FTSE Russell), and real-time analytics (Refinitiv). For DGI investors, it functions as a highly recurring, regulated-like monopoly with immense pricing power, though high growth expectations often compress its absolute dividend yield.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Wide economic moat supported by irreplaceable financial infrastructure (LCH, FTSE Russell) and strategic AI/data partnerships with Microsoft and NVIDIA.
- • Exceptional dividend growth profile with an 8-year consecutive increase streak and a robust 14.6% lifetime CAGR, well-covered by a 56.8% forward payout ratio.
- • Favorable resolution of the EU State Aid UK CFC Tax investigation and the FCA's market data study solidifies its regulatory standing and removes major contingent liabilities.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Extremely stretched valuation with a TTM P/E of 34.05x, offering virtually no margin of safety for new capital.
- • Low absolute dividend yield of 1.67% provides limited immediate income generation for pure DGI portfolios.
- • Ongoing structural regulatory friction from the EU EMIR 3.0 Active Account Requirement pressuring LCH SwapClear volumes, alongside a pending $175M MayStreet earnout lawsuit.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Analysis date: 2026-10-31
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.