Pepco Group (PCO) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What PCO does

Pepco Group (PCO) is a variety discount retailer operating in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and the rest of Europe. The company sells general merchandise, apparel for the whole family including children's wear, household goods, toys, homeware, home décor, and seasonal products. It also provides direct product sourcing, product development, and technical services. Pepco Group operates stores under the Pepco, Poundland, and Dealz brands and is a subsidiary of Pepco Holdco Limited. It is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, where it is part of the WIG20 index.

Key numbers explained

• 43.5 PLN is the current share price — the amount you would pay for one share on the market today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 25.7 shows how much investors pay per euro of the company's last 12 months' earnings; a higher number can mean the market expects faster growth or is willing to pay a premium.
• The forward P/E ratio of 103.6 is based on expected future earnings and is much higher, suggesting the market is pricing in significant growth or that current earnings are unusually low relative to expectations.
• The dividend yield of 0.94% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price — a modest yield typical for a growth-oriented retailer.
• The ex-dividend date is 17 Mar 2026 — the date by which you must own the stock to receive the next dividend payment.
• 25% of earnings are paid out as dividends, meaning the company retains most of its profit for reinvestment.
• Beta of 1.14 indicates the stock is slightly more volatile than the overall market — it tends to move about 14% more than the market in either direction.
• The 52-week price range of 23,62 – 47,31 PLN shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year; the current price sits closer to the high end of that range.
• 64.1% price change over the last 52 weeks reflects the stock's strong appreciation from one year ago to today.
• Return on equity of 85.1% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity — a very high figure.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 1,130.9% indicates the company carries a substantial amount of debt relative to equity, which is common in capital-intensive retail operations.
• Price-to-book of 118.85 compares the market price to the book value of equity; a very high ratio often reflects intangible value, brand strength, or market expectations.

What to watch

Pepco Group operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Discount Stores industry, where consumer spending patterns and inflation can affect demand for value-oriented products. Investors often compare it with peers such as Dino Polska (DNP) and Żabka Group (ZAB), which operate in similar Central and Eastern European retail markets. The company's heavy reliance on debt — reflected in the 1,130.9% debt-to-equity ratio — means that interest rate changes and credit conditions are worth monitoring. As a member of the WIG20, PCO's performance can be influenced by broader Polish market movements and sector rotation.