5JY Stock Chart & Stats
€2.50
-€0.02(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€2.50
-€0.02(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.40 - €2.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)103.00
Market Cap
€665.61M
Enterprise Value€250.30
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€215.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€25.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding263,951,540
10 Day Avg. Volume310
30 Day Avg. Volume103
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
€2.80Price Target Upside11.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€14.39M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA conservatively positioned balance sheet with very low leverage gives Costain durable financial flexibility. Over 2–6 months this supports bidding on larger or longer-duration public projects, cushions against project overruns and interest shocks, and enables selective reinvestment or opportunistic M&A without immediate refinancing risk.
Improving Profitability And MarginsSustained margin expansion and consecutive profitable years indicate structural improvements in project execution and pricing discipline. Over the medium term this implies enhanced operational controls and better contract selection, making earnings less dependent on one-off recoveries and more resilient across project cycles.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh cash conversion (FCF ~87%–100% of net income) signals quality earnings and reliable internal funding. This durable cash generation supports reinvestment in capabilities, working capital for multi-year frameworks, and reduces reliance on external financing — a structural advantage for infrastructure contractors.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue ContractionA three-year top-line decline is a persistent structural concern: shrinking revenue can erode economies of scale, weaken negotiating leverage on frameworks, and limit ability to cover fixed costs. If sustained beyond 6 months it could impair growth prospects and the durability of recent margin gains.
Sharper 2025 Revenue DropAn outsized revenue drop in 2025 raises the risk that the revenue recovery is uneven or driven by timing rather than market strength. Structurally, this may reflect weaker project pipelines or adverse contract mix, which could curtail reinvestment capacity and limit sustainable margin expansion if not reversed.
Historical Cash-Flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, historical swings (including negative OCF/FCF in 2020) indicate exposure to project timing, working-capital swings, and contract billing patterns. This volatility can stress liquidity during downturns and complicate consistent capital allocation over the medium term.
Costain News
5JY FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest stock price was €1.40 and its highest was €2.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is €665.61M.
When is Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported €0.105 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.094 by €0.012.
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 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 263,951,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of €0.105 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.094. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.76%.
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?
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Costain Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€2.80 (11.91% Upside)
€2.80 (11.91% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €1.8M 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
49.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
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
€2.80
▲(11.91% Upside)