Our opinion on the current state of MARSHALL(MMP)Marshall (MMP) says the following about their business: "Based in the UK, with strategically located offices globally, Marshall Monteagle PLC is a diversified investment holding company. The company provides procurement, logistics, and trading in various hard and soft commodities, industrial raw materials, consumer food and non-food products. Other non-operational investments include Commercial & Industrial Properties and listed equities.”
In its results for the year to 31st March 2024, the company reported revenue down 13% and headline earnings per share (HEPS) of 5,8c compared with a loss of 4,4c in the previous period. The company said, "Net assets per share attributable to shareholders are US$2.46 (2023 – US$2.38). The increase is primarily as a result of the sale of US investment property. At 31 March 2024, cash balances were US$41,794,000 (2023 - US$23,225,000)."
In a trading statement for the six months to 30th September 2024, the company estimated that HEPS would be 6,2c (US) compared with 2,2c in the previous period.
This share can be relatively thinly traded, and there are days when it does not trade. This can make it more risky for private investors.