Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Games Workshop Group
Games Workshop achieved record financial performance in the 2017/18 fiscal year, with revenue increasing 39% to £219.9 million and operating profit nearly doubling to £74.6 million.
The company’s growth was driven by a 54% surge in the trade segment and the global success of the Warhammer brand, which helped propel the firm into the FTSE 250.
To support international demand, which accounted for 76% of total sales, the company doubled its plastic injection molding capacity and increased inventory levels to £20.2 million.
Operational efficiency and capital allocation were highly effective, with the return on capital rising from 72% to 120% while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet with £28.5 million in cash reserves.
Digital engagement initiatives, highlighted by the relaunch of Warhammer 40,000, generated 70 million page views on the company's community platform.
Management prioritized long-term infrastructure by implementing a new ERP system and investing in solar energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Games Workshop achieved record financial performance in the 2017/18 fiscal year, with revenue increasing 39% to £219.9 million and operating profit nearly doubling to £74.6 million.
The company’s growth was driven by a 54% surge in the trade segment and the global success of the Warhammer brand, which helped propel the firm into the FTSE 250.
To support international demand, which accounted for 76% of total sales, the company doubled its plastic injection molding capacity and increased inventory levels to £20.2 million.
Operational efficiency and capital allocation were highly effective, with the return on capital rising from 72% to 120% while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet with £28.5 million in cash reserves.
Digital engagement initiatives, highlighted by the relaunch of Warhammer 40,000, generated 70 million page views on the company's community platform.
Management prioritized long-term infrastructure by implementing a new ERP system and investing in solar energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.