Celtic plc — Cyborg Score 5/10

Strategic Profile

The company's business segments include Football and Stadium Operations, Merchandising, and Multimedia with Other Commercial Activities, generating the majority of revenue from Football and Stadium Operations and operating only in the United Kingdom. The company does not pay dividends to shareholders.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Recent reporting showed a 28.9% decrease in revenue to £59.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025. EBITDA margin stands at 20.57% with underlying profitability present. Business model faces inherent variability tied to sporting performance and external events.

Top Insights

• Revenue contracted significantly in H1 2026 (28.9% decline), suggesting operational or external headwinds
• EBITDA margin of 20.57% indicates underlying operational efficiency despite revenue challenges
• No dividend policy maintains capital flexibility for potential investment or debt management
• Business heavily concentrated in single geographic market (UK) and dependent on football performance

Named Competitors

• Football Club — Scottish professional football club and arch-rival
• Football Club — Larger publicly-traded UK football club with greater commercial scale
• Football Club — Major English football club competitor for fan and sponsorship revenue

Recent Developments

• (December 2025) H1 2025-26 revenue declined 28.9% to £59.4 million
• (March 2026) Stock trading at 195 GBX, up 2.63% in 24 hours
• (Current) Market capitalization approximately £180-185 million

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