Education & Training Services / Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Strategic Profile
Wilmington operates through three core segments (HSE, Legal, and Financial Services) with Financial Services generating majority revenue. The company leverages its portfolio of established brands (ICA, CLTi, Mercia, Astutis, Bond Solon, FRA) to deliver compliance training, certifications, risk data, and professional education solutions to regulated industries.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company demonstrates steady profitability with improving income trends (net income jumped 247% YoY to £8.97M) and healthy EBITDA margins at 24.72%. Strong dividend yield of 3.38% attracts income investors, though the niche regulatory training market has modest growth constraints. Efficient operational scale with 591 employees supports capital-light business model.
Top Insights
Net income surged 247% year-over-year in latest reporting period, signaling improved operational efficiency and profitability
Diversified revenue across three segments mitigates concentration risk in single regulatory domain
High dividend payout ratio (89.36%) reflects mature business model with limited reinvestment needs
Niche market focus (GRC compliance) provides structural barriers to entry but limits total addressable market expansion
Named Competitors
Corporate Compliance Training — Enterprise learning and talent management platform
Legal Training & Education — Legal research, training and compliance solutions
HSE Training Services — Health and safety professional development
Recent Developments
(January 2026) Updated employee count of 591 staff as of Jan 23, 2026
(December 2025) Dividend yield reached 3.38% in 2025, up from 2.90% in prior year
(December 2025) Market capitalization of £248.96m with 89.56m shares outstanding
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