Financial & Non Financial highlights
Financial KPIs
Why it is important
Statutory profit before tax measures the our overall financial performance and value creation under accounting standards.
How it is measured
Profit before tax as reported in the consolidated financial statements, prepared under IFRS.
Why it is important
This margin shows how efficiently we are converting revenue into profit, reflecting our cost management and operational scalability priorities.
How it is measured
Statutory profit before tax divided by net operating income, expressed as a percentage.
Why it is important
Net operating income reflects our core revenue generation and client activity levels, supporting long-term growth.
How it is measured
Total revenue from operating activities, net of rebates and introducing broker commissions, as reported in the consolidated financial statements, prepared under IFRS.
Why it is important
Assets under administation measures the scale of client assets on our platform, which is a strong indicator of future fee income.
How it is measured
Total market value of client assets held in investing accounts at period end.
Why it is important
Underlying EBITDA is a key measure of underlying operating performance, removing the effects of financing, tax and noncash items.
How it is measured
Statutory profit before tax adjusted for interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation as well as impairment on non-current assets.
Why it is important
Active clients drive revenue and market share. Growth reflects the strength of our platform, offering and client strategies.
How it is measured
Number of unique clients who have placed at least one trade in their trading account during the reporting period.
Non-Financial KPIs
Why it is important
Ensures reliable service delivery and supports client trust and operational efficiency.
How it is measured
The percentage of trading hours that clients are able to trade on the Next Generation and Invest platforms.
Why it is important
Managing customers’ money demands trust and reputation. Our Trustpilot score reflects how well we meet client expectations and maintain that trust.
How it is measured
Scores are taken from Trustpilot at the end of the reporting period for CMC Markets.
Why it is important
Growth in revenue per active client shows success in attracting and retaining high value clients, and reflects the strength of our platform, products and service.
How it is measured
Total trading revenue divided by the number of active clients within the trading business over the reporting period.
Why it is important
Growth in revenue per active client shows success in attracting and retaining high value clients, and reflects the strength of our platform, products and service.
How it is measured
Total trading revenue divided by the number of active clients within the trading business over the reporting period.
Why it is important
Active clients drive revenue and market share. Growth reflects the strength of our platform, offering and client strategies.
How it is measured
Number of unique clients who have placed at least one trade in their trading account during the reporting period.
Why it is important
Active investors drive the growth and success of the Investing business. Growth in this number reflects the strength of our platform and client engagement.
How it is measured
Number of unique clients who placed a trade or contributed to their investing account during the reporting period.