520.00p
-0.76%
Close of 6 Nov 2026, in pence
About Volex
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker VLX.L. It has been listed since 2 January 1986. In the fiscal year to 30 March 2025, it reported revenue of $1.09bn and net income of $47.9m. At that date it held total assets of $916.6m and shareholders' equity of $361.0m.
Volex Plc engages in the provision of cabling solutions for servicing consumer electronics, telecommunications, data centers, medical equipment, and the automotive industry. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Surrey. The firm's segments include Power Cords, Cable Assemblies and Central. The Power Cords segment is engaged in the sale and manufacture of electrical power products to manufacturers of electrical/electronic devices and appliances. These include laptop/desktop computers, printers, televisions, power tools and floor cleaning equipment. The Cable Assemblies segment is engaged in the sale and manufacture of cables permitting the transfer of electronic, radio frequency and optical data. These cables range from universal serial bus (USB) cables to high-speed cable assemblies, and are used in a range of devices, including medical equipment, data centers, telecoms networks and the automotive industry. The company is also engaged in contract manufacturing service and product development.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment
- Listed since
- 2 Jan 1986
- Employees
- 6,158
- Website
- volex.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- The Lord Nathaniel RothschildExecutive Chairman of the Board, since 2015£1.2m
- Mr. Jon BoadenChief Financial Officer, Director, since 2020£754,683
- Mr. John MolloyChief Operating Officer
- Mr. Jeffrey JacksonNon-Executive Independent Director£65,000
- Ms. Amelia MurilloNon-Executive Independent Director£65,000
- Sir Peter WestmacottSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£75,000
- Mr. John WilsonNon-Executive Independent Director£65,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 57
- Environment
- 55
- Social
- 70
- Governance
- 47
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,776 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 21,340 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 2,183 t
- Women in the workforce
- 60%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Volex PLC has a strong global presence, with operations in various countries.
- The company has a diverse customer base, ranging from automotive to healthcare industries.
- Volex PLC has a reputation for producing high-quality and reliable products.
Weaknesses
- The company is dependent on a few key customers, which poses a risk to its revenue stream.
- Volex PLC has limited control over the prices of raw materials, which affects its profitability.
- The company's production processes may need improvement to enhance efficiency.
Opportunities
- There is a growing demand for Volex PLC's products in emerging markets.
- Expansion into new product lines or industries can diversify the company's offerings.
- Technological advancements can create opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Threats
- Intense competition in the market may impact Volex PLC's market share and pricing.
- Economic fluctuations can affect the company's sales and profitability.
- Changing regulations and trade policies may pose challenges to Volex PLC's operations.
Sources and methodology
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