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RS Group plc RS1.L
RS Group plc (RS1.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 3.77% (safety: stretched). FY2026 revenue was £2.9B at a 5.6% net margin.
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About RS Group plc
RS Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations products and service solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and internationally. It offers automation and control, and electrification products; cables and connectors; mechanical and fluid power products, such as transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulic components; semiconductors and passive components; test and measurements products; personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, and janitorial products; and facilities and maintenance products for buildings. The company also provides bundling, kitting, labelling, and assembly services; digital procurement platforms that enhance productivity, reduce spend, and streamline supplier management; inventory solutions that optimize inventory management to reduce waste, enhance supply chains, and lower costs; and DesignSpark, a software tool for design engineers. In addition, it offers design, manufacturing, and prototyping; maintenance engineering and safety; and integrated supply chain and procurement solutions. The company provides its customers with product and service solutions for designing, building, maintaining, repairing, and operating industrial equipment. It serves design and discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, facilities and intralogistics, and energy and utilities industries. The company was formerly known as Electrocomponents plc. RS Group plc was founded in 1937 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
How it ranks in Industrials · percentile among 165 companies
Percentile vs other Industrials companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.25 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.427 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.092 |
| Equity / liabilities | 1.125 |
FAQ
Is RS1.L financially healthy?
RS Group plc's Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does RS1.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. RS Group plc pays a dividend yielding about 3.77% with a 65.4% payout ratio, rated “stretched” for safety.
How profitable is RS1.L?
In FY2026, RS Group plc had a net margin of 5.6% and a return on equity of 11.5%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.