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Science Group Valuation Multiples

Discover Science Group's revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples and M&A history, alongside public comparables like Public Policy Holding Co., SBC Medical Group Holding, YouGov, The Hackett Group and more.

Science Group Overview

About Science Group

Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. The company operates in the following segments: Consultancy Services, Systems-Submarine Atmosphere Management, Systems-Audio Chips and Modules, and Third-party property income. The Consultancy Services comprises the Research & Development, Regulatory & Compliance, and Defence & Aerospace Practices. The Systems Businesses comprise Submarine Atmosphere Management, which designs, develops, and manufactures submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Other European Countries, North America, and Asia, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.


Founded

2008

HQ

United Kingdom

Employees

541

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $144M
EBITDA: $33M

EV

$238M

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Science Group Financials

Science Group reported last 12-month revenue of $144M and EBITDA of $33M.

In the same LTM period, Science Group generated $62M in gross profit, $33M in EBITDA, and $24M in net income.

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Science Group P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Science Group reported revenue of $150M and EBITDA of $65M.

Science Group is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 43%, and net margin of 30%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$144M$150M$153M$149M$150M
Gross Profit$62M$62M$62M$61M$62M
Gross Margin43%41%41%41%41%
EBITDA$33M$65M$20M$28M$65M
EBITDA Margin23%43%13%19%43%
EBIT Margin22%20%7%13%15%
Net Profit$24M$45M$7M$16M$45M
Net Margin17%30%5%11%30%

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Science Group Stock Performance

Science Group has current market cap of $320M, and enterprise value of $238M.

Market Cap Evolution


Science Group's stock price is $7.81.

Science Group share price decreased by 0.9% in the last 30 days, and increased by 11.8% in the last year.

Science Group has an EPS (earnings per share) of $1.09.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$238M$320M-0.8%-0.9%9.9%11.8%$1.09

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Science Group Valuation Multiples

Science Group trades at 1.7x EV/Revenue multiple, and 7.2x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Science Group Financial Valuation Multiples

As of June 3, 2026, Science Group has market cap of $320M and EV of $238M.

Science Group has a P/E ratio of 13.3x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.7x1.6x1.6x1.6x1.6x
EV/EBITDA7.2x3.7x11.7x8.4x3.7x
EV/EBIT7.6x7.7x21.3x11.9x10.5x
EV/Gross Profit3.8x3.8x3.8x3.9x3.8x
P/E13.3x7.1x43.0x19.8x7.1x
EV/FCF6.3x5.0x22.6x9.6x7.7x

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Science Group Margins & Growth Rates

Science Group decreased revenue by 8% and EBITDA by 48% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Science Group reported gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 43%, and net margin of 30%.

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Science Group Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin41%41%41%46%
EBITDA Margin43%19%43%25%
EBIT Margin20%13%15%23%
Net Margin30%11%30%18%
FCF Margin32%17%21%18%

Science Group Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth(8%)(2%)1%(8%)
Gross Profit Growth2%(2%)2%2%
EBITDA Growth(48%)39%127%(48%)
EBIT Growth3%79%13%40%
Net Profit Growth(46%)118%177%(46%)
FCF Growth(49%)136%24%(21%)

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Science Group Operational KPIs

Science Group's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.3M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Science Group's Rule of 40 is 16% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Science Group's Rule of X is 3% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4019%16%---
Bessemer Rule of X14%3%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.3M---
Opex per Employee-$0.1M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue-7%8%8%7%
G&A Expenses to Revenue-19%25%19%19%
Opex to Revenue-26%33%27%26%

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Science Group Competitors

Science Group competitors include Public Policy Holding Co., SBC Medical Group Holding, YouGov, The Hackett Group, SRA Holdings, FRP Advisory Group, Fintel, Softcreate Holdings, Rejlers and BTS Group.

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EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Public Policy Holding Co.1.9x1.8x7.5x7.5x
SBC Medical Group Holding1.2x1.2x2.5x3.1x
YouGov1.1x1.1x5.0x5.2x
The Hackett Group1.2x1.3x5.8x5.9x
SRA Holdings0.7x0.7x5.6x-
FRP Advisory Group1.7x1.5x6.3x5.8x
Fintel2.7x2.6x8.9x8.4x
Softcreate Holdings0.9x0.8x4.0x-

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Acquisitions by Science Group

Science Group has acquired 3 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Science Group was on September 4th 2017. Science Group acquired Technology Sciences Group for $17M (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Science Group

Technology Sciences Group
Leatherhead Food Research
Oakland Innovation
Description
Technology Sciences Group is a Keene, New Hampshire-headquartered regulatory consultancy for crop protection, food safety, and environmental compliance serving agribusiness clients worldwide. The company prepares EPA registrations, EU dossiers under REACH, and Health Canada assessments for pesticides, biopesticides, and adjuvants. TSG conducts toxicology reviews, exposure modeling with AGDISP software, and residue field trials in the US, Latin America, and Asia. Established in 1997, the firm supports over 100 products annually through its network of 50 scientists specializing in ecotoxicology and risk characterization.
Leatherhead Food Research is a Leatherhead, United Kingdom-headquartered organization supporting the global food and beverage industry. Established in 1919, it offers consultancy across product development, sensory analysis, safety testing, and regulatory compliance, serving clients like Unilever, Nestlé, and PepsiCo from its 50,000-square-foot facility.
Oakland Innovation is a consultancy assisting consumer goods, healthcare, medical device, and industrial firms with product development and process improvements. Abingdon, Oxfordshire-headquartered, the company conducts R&D projects in areas like sustainable packaging, medical diagnostics, and manufacturing automation. It collaborates with UK universities and operates testing labs for material science and prototyping. Established in 1997, Oakland Innovation supports over 200 clients annually through innovation workshops and technology scouting.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Washington, DC
Epsom
Cambridge
Deal Date4 Sep 201716 Sep 201519 Feb 2015
Valuation$17M$2Mundisclosed
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About Science Group

When was Science Group founded?Science Group was founded in 2008.
Where is Science Group headquartered?Science Group is headquartered in United Kingdom.
How many employees does Science Group have?As of today, Science Group has over 541 employees.
Is Science Group publicly listed?Yes, Science Group is a public company listed on London Stock Exchange.
What is the stock symbol of Science Group?Science Group trades under SAG ticker.
When did Science Group go public?Science Group went public in 2008.
Who are competitors of Science Group?Science Group main competitors include Public Policy Holding Co., SBC Medical Group Holding, YouGov, The Hackett Group, SRA Holdings, FRP Advisory Group, Fintel, Softcreate Holdings, Rejlers, BTS Group.
What is the current market cap of Science Group?Science Group's current market cap is $320M.
What is the current revenue of Science Group?Science Group's last 12 months revenue is $144M.
What is the current revenue growth of Science Group?Science Group revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is (4%).
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Science Group?Current revenue multiple of Science Group is 1.7x.
What is the current EBITDA of Science Group?Science Group's last 12 months EBITDA is $33M.
What is Science Group's EBITDA margin?Science Group's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 23%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Science Group?Current EBITDA multiple of Science Group is 7.2x.
What is the current FCF of Science Group?Science Group's last 12 months FCF is $38M.
What is Science Group's FCF margin?Science Group's last 12 months FCF margin is 26%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Science Group?Current FCF multiple of Science Group is 6.3x.
How many companies Science Group has acquired to date?As of June 2026, Science Group has acquired 3 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Science Group?$17M acquisition of Technology Sciences Group on 4th September 2017 was the largest M&A Science Group has done to date.
What companies Science Group acquired?Science Group acquired Technology Sciences Group, Leatherhead Food Research, and Oakland Innovation.
In how many companies Science Group has invested to date?Science Group hasn't invested in any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).

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