Inchcape (INCH) Investor presentation summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Investor presentation summary
22 Oct, 2026Medium-term investment case
Target >10% EPS CAGR to 2030, plus dividends; through-cycle 2025-30 targets include 25%-30% ROCE.
230 Distribution contracts across c.40 markets, backed by a diversified OEM portfolio, technology capabilities and scaled geographic footprint.
Scale and optimise strategy includes 8 acquisitions since 2019, c.£750m raised from non-core disposals since 2019, portfolio rationalisation and Value Added Services development.
Growth opportunity
Organic volume CAGR target of 3%-5%, comprising 1%-2% market growth and 2%-3% market outperformance; value-accretive M&A is an additional growth driver.
TAM of 10.8m vehicles and ~£325bn; current share 3% and revenue ~£9.7bn, with ambition for 10% share and ~£32bn revenue across 25 markets where share is <10%.
Distribution revenue grew from £3.4bn in 2016 to £9.3bn in 2024, while volumes rose from 150k to 340k.
Operating resilience and technology
Through-cycle operating margin target c.6%; Distribution gross margin 15%-18% and adjusted operating margin 5%-7%.
Vehicles contribute c.85% of revenue at 10%-15% gross margin; Parts contribute c.15% at 40%-45% gross margin.
Technology examples include c.£200m lower Derco inventory, c.60%+ fewer air-freight orders in the Americas, c.50% higher order take from digital leads and c.30% higher F&I commission in Singapore.
Latest events from Inchcape
- Americas and Europe & Africa growth offset Australia; FY 2026 margin outlook is ~5.5%.INCH
Q3 2026 TU - H1 2026 revenue up 9% to £4.7bn; EPS stable, margin down, >10% EPS growth expected for FY 2026.INCH
H1 2026 - 2026 guidance targets growth, resilient 6% margins, and >10% EPS growth, led by strategic execution.INCH
Investor Update - Q1 revenue up 8% to £2.3bn, with >10% EPS growth and 6% margin guidance reaffirmed.INCH
Q1 2026 TU - Record 2025 results, 13% EPS growth, and 2026 outlook for further growth and strong cash flow.INCH
H2 2025 - Q3 delivered 8% organic revenue growth and strong contract-driven momentum, with 2025 outlook reaffirmed.INCH
Q3 2025 TU - Aiming for 10%+ market share, the strategy drives APAC-led growth via scale, tech, and M&A.INCH
Investor Update - Q3 revenue up 2% at constant currency, outlook reiterated, and acquisition pipeline strong.INCH
Q3 2024 TU - Resilient H1 2024, UK retail exit, £150m buyback, and strong growth in APAC and Europe.INCH
H1 2024