Mothercare plc

Mothercare plc primarily functions as a franchisor, specializing in a range of products for expectant parents and young children, all marketed under its well-known Mothercare brand. Its extensive merchandise offering includes apparel, footwear, household items, travel gear, and children's toys. The company's retail footprint consists of around 700 dedicated Mothercare outlets and another 400 additional stores operating under the Mothercare name. These physical locations are complemented by its online platforms and are all managed through a robust network of franchise partners across 37 nations. Established in 1961, Mothercare plc maintains its corporate headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.

Mothercare plc trades as MTC.L on LSE. The company is classified in Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Specialty Retail. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £38.90M of revenue and £6.20M of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £3.97M, beta of 0.61, and return on equity of -66.0%.

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MTC.L currently shows total debt of £8.80M and beta of 0.61. Missing data should be treated as a research gap, not as low risk.

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Company website: https://www.mothercareplc.com

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