StockDecksNEXT vs Marks and Spencer
NEXT plc (NXT.L) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) · Consumer Cyclical
As of 24 October 2026, NEXT has a StockDecks Fundamental Score of +33 (grade B+) and Marks and Spencer +21 (grade B), on a −100 to +100 scale. NEXT rates higher on Financial Health and Profitability; Marks and Spencer rates higher on Growth and Valuation.
| Rating | NXT.L | MKS.L |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Score | +33Grade B+ | +21Grade B |
| Financial Health | +35 | -27 |
| Profitability | +73 | -11 |
| Growth | +20 | +97 |
| Valuation | +3 | +25 |
Both companies are measured against the same Consumer Cyclical benchmarks, so their scores compare directly. Scores describe each company as it stands; they are not forecasts or recommendations.
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Each figure is the latest reported value; the number beneath is how it scores on the −100 to +100 scale. A dash means no genuine figure is available. Tap a measure’s name for a plain-English explanation.
Financial Health
| Measure | NXT.L | MKS.L |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to equity | 1.2×-9 | 1.06×-3 |
| Current ratio | 1.55×+49 | 0.87×-24 |
| Quick ratio | 0.89×+11 | 0.47×-60 |
| FCF / Total debt | 0.38×+58 | 0.07×-47 |
Profitability
| Measure | NXT.L | MKS.L |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 44.1%+64 | 30.8%+3 |
| Operating margin | 17.7%+69 | 2.5%-84 |
| Net margin | 12.9%+89 | 1.5%-81 |
| Return on equity | 54.5%+99 | 7.8%-20 |
| Gross profit / assets | 62%+70 | 54.9%+62 |
| Asset turnover | 1.4× | 1.71× |
Growth
| Measure | NXT.L | MKS.L |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 9.6%+13 | 27.2%+91 |
| Earnings growth (YoY) | 12.8%+28 | 1760%+100 |
| Earnings growth (Q) | 10.6%+20 | 1761.8%+100 |
Valuation
| Measure | NXT.L | MKS.L |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 18.93×+55 | 34.7×-25 |
| Forward P/E | 16.91×+35 | 11.76×+90 |
| PEG ratio | 2.91×-85 | 0.69×+91 |
| Price/Book | 11.39×-94 | 2.8×+9 |
| Price/Sales | 2.36×+79 | 0.5×+93 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.92×+27 | 13.81×+15 |
| FCF yield | 4.3%+5 | 2.9%-26 |
Key figures
| NXT.L | MKS.L | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel Retail | Department Stores |
| Market cap | £17.0B | £8.6B |
| Dividend yield | 1.80% | 1.01% |
| Payout ratio | 34.09% | 30.89% |
| Beta | 1.07 | 1.00 |
About the companies
NEXT. NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. Full NEXT rating
Marks and Spencer. Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. Full Marks and Spencer rating
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