Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two primary segments: Xeim, contributing £27.29 million, and The Lawyer, generating £8.66 million.

Market Cap: £36.64M

Centaur Media, with a market cap of £36.64 million, has experienced significant changes in its board, appointing Martin Rowland as Chair. Despite being debt-free and having high-quality earnings, the company faces challenges with shareholder dilution and short-term liabilities exceeding assets (£14M vs £17.3M). Recent guidance indicates expected 2024 revenue of at least £34 million, below analyst consensus. Although Centaur's net profit margin improved to 12.9% from 9.9%, earnings growth of 29.5% last year lagged behind industry averages and is projected to decline by an average of 17.5% annually over the next three years.

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National World

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: National World Plc operates in the news publishing industry in the United Kingdom with a market cap of £40.15 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from identifying and acquiring investment projects, amounting to £95.6 million.

Market Cap: £40.15M

National World Plc, with a market cap of £40.15 million, is involved in the bidding process for the Telegraph newspaper business. The company is debt-free and its short-term assets (£29.2M) comfortably exceed both long-term (£500K) and short-term liabilities (£22.9M). Despite stable weekly volatility, National World has faced negative earnings growth over the past year and a decline in net profit margins to 2.5% from 4.2%. While its board is experienced, the management team lacks tenure with an average of 1.9 years, indicating recent changes that may impact strategic direction.

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