5JY Stock Chart & Stats
€2.76
-€0.02(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€2.76
-€0.02(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.60 - €3.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)45.00
Market Cap
€751.76M
Enterprise Value€376.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding260,834,900
10 Day Avg. Volume21
30 Day Avg. Volume45
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€3.25Price Target Upside17.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€14.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe return to consistently positive earnings after the 2020–2021 loss period indicates a meaningful operational turnaround. Expanding gross and net margins suggest improved project economics and execution, giving Costain a stronger foundation for sustaining profitability over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Costain financial flexibility while it operates through changing infrastructure project volumes. A stronger equity base and modest debt burden reduce balance-sheet pressure, support resilience, and leave more capacity to fund operations or pursue future opportunities.
Strong Cash GenerationCash conversion that closely tracks reported earnings supports the quality of Costain’s profitability and reduces reliance on external financing. Consistently positive operating cash flow also provides resources for investment, contract delivery, and shareholder or balance-sheet priorities.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue ContractionA three-year decline in revenue is a durable constraint on Costain’s growth profile, even as margins improve. If the contraction persists, lower activity or an unfavorable project mix could limit operating scale, restrain earnings expansion, and weaken the quality of the turnaround.
Cash-flow VolatilityRecent cash generation is strong, but the history of negative cash flow and uneven annual free-cash-flow growth shows that conversion can vary materially. This volatility makes internally generated funding less predictable and may complicate planning across multi-year infrastructure projects.
Modest Net MarginThe 2025 net margin remains relatively modest, leaving Costain with limited earnings cushion after project and corporate costs. Even with improved gross profitability, a small change in execution or revenue mix could have a meaningful effect on bottom-line results and returns.
Costain News
5JY FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest stock price was €1.60 and its highest was €3.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is €751.76M.
When is Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2027 which is in 152 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported €0.067 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.064 by €0.004.
Is Costain Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costain Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costain Group PLC pay dividends?
Costain Group PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 260,834,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of €0.067 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.064. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:5JY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Costain Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€3.25 (17.64% Upside)
€3.25 (17.64% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth €17.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.93%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Costain Group PLC
Costain Group PLC, established in 1865 and headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, specializes in providing intelligent infrastructure solutions. Serving the United Kingdom's energy, water, transportation, and defense markets, the company operates through two core segments. The Transportation division focuses on road, rail, and integrated transport projects, while the Natural Resources division addresses needs in the water, energy, and defense sectors. Costain's extensive service offerings include forward-thinking strategic consultancy, expert advisory, advanced digital technology, asset optimization, and the meticulous delivery of complex programs.
5JY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€3.25
▲(17.64% Upside)