Close Brothers Group (DE:CS3)
FRANKFURT:CS3
CS3 Stock Chart & Stats
€5.25
-€0.04(-1.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€5.25
-€0.04(-1.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€3.78 - €6.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)69.00
Market Cap
€783.32M
Enterprise Value€1.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.35
Shares Outstanding150,703,220
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume69
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio1.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€6.38Price Target Upside21.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€7.43M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialist Lending And Niche FocusClose Brothers’ origination model targets specialist, under-banked niches (motor, premium, asset, property finance). These focused segments reduce direct competition with large retail banks, support differentiated underwriting and pricing, and create durable client relationships that sustain net interest income across cycles.
Recurring Wealth Management FeesWealth management generates recurring fee income tied to AUM, providing a steadier revenue stream less sensitive to credit cycles than lending. This diversifies revenue mix, supports margin resilience, and offers cross-sell opportunities of financing products to high-value clients, aiding long-term earnings stability.
Material Cash Generation ReboundThe sharp recovery to strong operating and free cash flow improves near-term liquidity and gives management flexibility to fund operations, reduce funding reliance, or invest selectively. Sustained cash generation enhances resilience to shocks and supports strategic options over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Large Revenue Decline And Net LossA ~42% revenue decline and the swing to a substantial net loss erode retained earnings and reduce internal capital generation. This undermines profitability persistence, constrains reinvestment capacity, and lengthens the timeline to restore return on equity and buffer against future credit stress.
Rising Leverage And Weaker EquityHigher debt and declining equity increase solvency and liquidity risk for a lender. Elevated leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises sensitivity to funding cost moves, tightens regulatory and capital constraints, and limits the firm’s ability to expand lending without restoring capital levels.
Volatile Cash Flow With Weak CoverageHistoric cash-flow volatility and low operating-cash-to-debt coverage (~0.14) mean limited buffers to absorb future loan losses or funding stress. This elevates refinancing and liquidity risk, complicates planning for capital returns or growth, and makes the business more vulnerable in adverse scenarios.
Close Brothers Group News
CS3 FAQ
What was Close Brothers Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Close Brothers Group lowest stock price was €3.78 and its highest was €6.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Close Brothers Group’s market cap?
Close Brothers Group’s market cap is €783.32M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 112 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported €0.314 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.235 by €0.079.
Is Close Brothers Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Close Brothers Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Close Brothers Group pay dividends?
Close Brothers Group pays a Semiannually dividend of €0.534 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Close Brothers Group dividends here
What is Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate?
Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Close Brothers Group have?
Close Brothers Group has 150,703,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of €0.314 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.235. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.931%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Close Brothers Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:CS3
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Company Description
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group plc is a long-established UK-based merchant bank, dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of financial solutions to individuals and small enterprises across the United Kingdom. Its operations are strategically segmented into five core divisions: Commercial, Retail, Property, Asset Management, and Securities. The company offers diverse savings products, encompassing personal, business, and pension deposit accounts. Its extensive lending portfolio features asset finance, asset-based lending, commercial vehicle rental, short-term bridging loans, and insurance premium financing. Close Brothers also facilitates invoice discounting, factoring, and various property finance solutions. Further specialized offerings include funding for general aviation aircraft and marine vessels, sale-and-rent-back services for the brewing sector, and broker finance tailored for the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and transport industries. The group provides leasing services for IT equipment, construction, manufacturing, and other specialized assets, alongside bespoke loan, hire purchase, leasing, and refinancing packages for professionals in the dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary sectors. Beyond traditional banking, Close Brothers delivers financial education, investment management, and planning advice, while empowering self-directed investors with online portfolio management tools and offering dedicated services to financial advisors. On the institutional front, the company provides liquidity and flexible execution services to retail stockbrokers, wealth managers, and institutional investors. Its capabilities also extend to market making, sales, research, corporate broking, and comprehensive dealing, custody, and settlement services for institutional, wealth management, and brokerage clientele. Close Brothers Group plc was established in 1878 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
CS3 Company Deck
CS3 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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CS3 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€6.38
▲(21.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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