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The coronavirus pandemic has caused extreme share price volatility. So are Rolls Royce shares a good buy?
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR) is a leading aerospace & defense business based in the UK. It opened the day at 291.9p after a previous close of 285.6p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 285.5p to a high of 305.9p. The latest price was 292.5p (25 minute delay). Rolls-Royce is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and employs 51,700 staff. All prices are listed in pence sterling.
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- Can I buy shares in Rolls-Royce?
- Has coronavirus impacted Rolls-Royce shares?
- Rolls-Royce shares summary
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Is Rolls-Royce stock a buy or sell?
- Rolls-Royce performance over time
- Is Rolls-Royce suitable for ethical investing?
- Are Rolls-Royce shares over-valued?
- Rolls-Royce's financials
- How volatile are Rolls-Royce shares?
- Does Rolls-Royce pay a dividend?
- Have Rolls-Royce shares ever split?
- Other common questions
How has Coronavirus impacted Rolls-Royce's share price?
Since the stock market crash in March caused by coronavirus, Rolls-Royce's share price has had significant negative movement.
Its last market close was 277.5p, which is 57.02% down on its pre-crash value of 645.6p and 8.11% down on the lowest point reached during the March crash when the shares fell as low as 300p.
If you had bought £1,000 worth of Rolls-Royce shares at the start of February 2020, those shares would have been worth £497.76 at the bottom of the March crash, and if you held on to them, then as of the last market close they'd be worth £410.98.
Rolls-Royce share price
Use our graph to track the performance of RR stocks over time.Rolls-Royce shares at a glance
Information last updated 2020-07-02.
| Open | 291.9p |
|---|---|
| High | 305.9p |
| Low | 285.5p |
| Close | 292.5p |
| Previous close | 285.6p |
| Change | 6.9p |
| Change % | 2.416% |
| Volume | 10,748,219 |
Information last updated 2020-08-02.
| 52-week range | 231.6p - 853.1643p |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | 268.2115p |
| 200-day moving average | 405.3984p |
| Wall St. target price | 974.81p |
| PE ratio | N/A |
| Dividend yield | 0.12p (4.2%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -125.3p |
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Is it a good time to buy Rolls-Royce stock?
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Rolls-Royce price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of 292.5p
| 1 week (2020-08-03) | N/A |
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| 1 month (2020-07-10) | N/A |
| 3 months (2020-05-14) | 18.42% |
| 6 months (2020-02-10) | N/A |
| 1 year (2019-08-10) | N/A |
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| 2 years (2018-08-10) | N/A |
| 3 years (2017-08-10) | N/A |
| 5 years (2015-08-10) | N/A |
Is Rolls-Royce under- or over-valued?
Valuing Rolls-Royce stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Rolls-Royce's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Rolls-Royce's PEG ratio
Rolls-Royce's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 7.637. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Rolls-Royce's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider Rolls-Royce's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
- General Electric Company (GE.US): 15.83
- Honeywell International (HON.US): 2.43
- Toyota Motor Corporation (TM.US): 8.13
Rolls-Royce's EBITDA
Rolls-Royce's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is £613 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Rolls-Royce's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put Rolls-Royce's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.
- General Electric Company (GE.US): USD$8.7 billion
- Honeywell International (HON.US): USD$7.9 billion
- AUDI (NSU.XETRA): EUR€7.7 billion
Rolls-Royce financials
| Revenue TTM | £16.6 billion |
|---|---|
| Gross profit TTM | £942 million |
| Return on assets TTM | -1.55% |
| Return on equity TTM | 0% |
| Profit margin | -7.93% |
| Book value | -1.386p |
| Market capitalisation | £4.5 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Rolls-Royce's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Rolls-Royce.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Rolls-Royce's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 29.13
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Rolls-Royce's overall score of 29.13 (as at 07/01/2020) is nothing to write home about – landing it in it in the 51st percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Rolls-Royce is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
To gain some more context, you can compare Rolls-Royce's total ESG risk score against those of similar companies.
Rolls-Royce's environmental score
Environmental score: 9.05/100
Rolls-Royce's environmental score of 9.05 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Rolls-Royce is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Rolls-Royce's social score
Social score: 14.41/100
Rolls-Royce's social score of 14.41 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Rolls-Royce is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Rolls-Royce's governance score
Governance score: 4.67/100
Rolls-Royce's governance score puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Rolls-Royce is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Rolls-Royce's controversy score
Controversy score: 2/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Rolls-Royce scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that Rolls-Royce has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.
Wondering how that compares? Below are the controversy scores of similar companies.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc was last rated for ESG on: 2020-07-01.
| Total ESG score | 29.13 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 51.14 |
| Environmental score | 9.05 |
| Environmental score percentile | 2 |
| Social score | 14.41 |
| Social score percentile | 2 |
| Governance score | 4.67 |
| Governance score percentile | 2 |
| Level of controversy | 2 |
Rolls-Royce share dividends
We're not expecting Rolls-Royce to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.
You may also wish to consider:
- General Electric Company (GE.US) (0.63% forward annual dividend yield)
- Honeywell International (HON.US) (2.41% forward annual dividend yield)
- Toyota Motor Corporation (TM.US) (3.4% forward annual dividend yield)
- AUDI (NSU.XETRA) (0.47% forward annual dividend yield)
Have Rolls-Royce's shares ever split?
Rolls-Royce's shares were split on a 1:120 basis on 24 April 2013. So if you had owned 120 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1 share. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Rolls-Royce shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 11900% higher share price could have impacted the market appetite for Rolls-Royce shares which in turn could have impacted Rolls-Royce's share price.
Rolls-Royce share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Rolls-Royce's shares have ranged in value from as little as 231.6p up to 853.1643p. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while Rolls-Royce's is 0.9372. This would suggest that Rolls-Royce's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
To put Rolls-Royce's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
- General Electric Company (GE.US): 0.8967
- Honeywell International (HON.US): 1.0622
- Toyota Motor Corporation (TM.US): 0.8186
- AUDI (NSU.XETRA): 0.389
Rolls-Royce overview
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc operates as an industrial technology company worldwide. It operates in four segments: Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Defence, and ITP Aero. The Civil Aerospace segment develops, manufactures, and sells aero engines for large commercial aircraft, regional jet, and business aviation markets, as well as provides aftermarket services. The Power Systems segment provides high-speed and medium-speed reciprocating engines, and propulsion and power generation systems for the marine, defense, power generation, and industrial markets. The Defence segment offers aero engines for military transport and patrol aircraft applications; and naval engines and submarine nuclear power plants, as well as aftermarket services. The ITP Aero segment engages in the design, research and development, manufacture and casting, assembly, and testing of aeronautical engines and gas turbines. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for regional airlines, as well as business aviation, industrial, and defense applications. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Dividend history
| Financial Year | Type | Amount | Ex-dividend date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2019 | Final | 7.10p | 23/04/2020 | 01/07/2020 |
| Interim | 4.60p | 24/10/2019 | 03/01/2020 | |
| 31/12/2018 | Final | 7.10p | 25/04/2019 | 25/04/2019 |
| Interim | 4.60p | 25/10/2018 | 03/01/2019 | |
| 31/12/2017 | Final | 7.10p | 26/04/2018 | 02/07/2018 |
| Interim | 4.60p | 26/10/2017 | 03/01/2018 |
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