Why invest in James Fisher?

We are seeking to deliver sustainable value for our shareholders by implementing a strategy focused on simplifying and focusing the Group. By establishing stronger foundations, we are delivering growth, improved margins and enhanced ROCE.

What we look to achieve in the coming years…

  • Strong consistent performance
  • Accelerate our sustainability agenda
  • Technology investment
  • Top-line growth
  • Focused capital allocation
  • Efficiency and simplification in working
  • Increased return on sales
  • Higher return on capital employed (ROCE)
  • Secure further global opportunities and widen market share
Man in diving gear with wind turbine in the background

Aligned strategic markets

We are strongly positioned across our core markets, with specialist capabilities aligned to global megatrends such as energy security, decarbonisation, localism, and digitalisation.

Our three Divisions hold market-leading positions that support our growth strategy:

Energy and Defence – aligned to future investment in the energy transition and marine defence security.

Maritime Transport – offering differentiated services in a high-barrier to entry market.

We are:

  • #1 global provider of compressed air solutions for bubble curtain projects in North America
  • #1 global provider of submarine rescue and saturation diving
  • A leading provider of commercial diving equipment
  • A global provider of ship-to-ship transfer services

Deep expertise and capabilities

We are a trusted global partner, delivering safe and efficient operations in complex environments across 23 countries and employing over 1,900 people.

With deep expertise across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, we support customers worldwide — from Europe and the Americas to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Our specialist capabilities span the energy transition, submarine and diving technologies, and challenging marine operations, making us the partner of choice for critical missions.

JFD NATO Submarine Rescue Service

Providing innovative solutions

We solve our customers’ most complex challenges through innovative, first-to-market solutions that enhance safety, quality, and performance.

With a 175-year heritage and a blue-chip customer base, we lead through technology, partnership, and agility, maintaining 15+ year average relationships and targeting 15% vitality to drive future growth.

James Fisher is a global supplier of trusted engineering services across the industries we serve, with an unrivalled ability to develop innovative solutions that meet the constantly developing needs of our customers operating in challenging environments.

Improved operational performance

We are executing our turnaround strategy, building a stronger, more sustainable business with a clear roadmap for margin improvement and growth.

A strong balance sheet, cash generation, and long-term customer relationships underpin disciplined, asset-light investment in strategic priorities.

We are targeting 10% underlying operating profit and 15% ROCE in the medium term.

Key performance indicators

Return on operating capital employed (%)

12.2%
11.3%
6.7%
3.6%
3.9%
6.6%
8.2%

2018201920202021202220232024

Underlying operating profit - continuing operations (£m)

£62.1m
£66.3m
£40.5m
£28.0m
£26.4m
£29.6m
£29.5m

2018201920202021202220232024

Cash flow from operating activities (£m)

£87.4m
£58.1m
£88.0m
£55.0m
£44.5m
£37.8m
£49.3m

2018201920202021202220232024

Underlying operating margin - continuing operations (%)

11.0%
10.7%
7.8%
6.3%
5.5%
6.0%
6.7%

2018201920202021202220232024

Leverage (times)

1.9
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.7
2.8
1.4

2018201920202021202220232024