Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
The 600 Group PLC designs, manufactures, and distributes machine tools, precision engineered components, and industrial laser systems in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Machine Tools and Precision Engineered Components; and Industrial Laser Systems. It offers machine tools, including center, manual/CNC combination, and CNC lathes, as well as CNC turning centers, saws, drills, milling machines, and grinding machines. The company provides its machine tools under the Colchester, Harrison, and Clausing brand names. It also offers precision engineered components that comprise work holding chucks under the Pratt Burnerd brand name; and machine tool spares. In addition, the company provides industrial laser marking systems under the TYKMA Electrox and Control Micro Systems brand names. It serves medical, pharmaceutical, education, automotive, aerospace, and defense equipment industries. The company was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Elland, the United Kingdom.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers.