Corero Network Security PLC (GB:CNS)
LSE:CNS
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CNS Stock Chart & Stats
12.50 p
0.40 p(2.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
12.50 p
0.40 p(2.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range8.50 p - 15.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.99K
Average Volume (3M)699.55K
Market Cap
£55.06M
Enterprise Value67.99M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£458.17K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding512,165,160
10 Day Avg. Volume1,507,957
30 Day Avg. Volume699,549
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.34
Price to Book (P/B)3.43
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio29.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£20.00Price Target Upside60.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£29.17M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and steady equity provide durable financial flexibility, lowering bankruptcy risk and enabling the firm to fund operations, defend market share, or pursue targeted investments without relying on costly external financing. This conservatism supports resilience through industry cycles.
Consistent Operating Cash GenerationRegular positive operating cash flow underpins the business's ability to support product maintenance, subscriptions and channel relationships without urgent external funding. Even with FCF volatility, sustained OCF strengthens the firm's capacity to invest in R&D and customer support over the medium term.
Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion indicates continued market demand for SmartWall DDoS solutions and supports scale advantages. A growing revenue base improves the company's ability to spread fixed costs, deepen customer relationships, and build a recurring services footprint over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Inconsistent ProfitabilitySwings between profit and loss show the company currently lacks stable operating leverage or consistent margin control. Persistent profit variability can constrain reinvestment, limit scale economics, and make long-term planning harder for management and partners in a competitive cybersecurity market.
Volatile Free Cash FlowIrregular FCF undermines predictability for funding product development, channel expansion, and working capital. For a small infrastructure software vendor, such variability increases reliance on timing of receipts and cost control, weakening the company's ability to execute multi-quarter strategic initiatives reliably.
Volatile Returns On EquityFluctuating ROE signals inconsistent effectiveness in converting capital into earnings, which may reflect pricing pressure, uneven product uptake, or variable operating efficiency. Over time this raises questions about sustainable capital allocation and shareholder return prospects.
Corero Network Security News
CNS FAQ
What was Corero Network Security PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Corero Network Security PLC lowest share price was 8.50 p and its highest was 15.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Corero Network Security PLC’s market cap?
Corero Network Security PLC’s market cap is £55.06M.
When is Corero Network Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Corero Network Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Corero Network Security PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Corero Network Security PLC released its earnings results on Mar 24, 2026. The company reported 0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.002 p.
Is Corero Network Security PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Corero Network Security PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Corero Network Security PLC pay dividends?
Corero Network Security PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Corero Network Security PLC’s EPS estimate?
Corero Network Security PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Corero Network Security PLC have?
Corero Network Security PLC has 512,165,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Corero Network Security PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Corero Network Security PLC reported an EPS of 0.002 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.348%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Corero Network Security PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CNS
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Corero Network Security Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£20.00 (60.00% Upside)
£20.00 (60.00% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £5.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-65.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Corero Network Security PLC
Corero Network Security plc specializes in delivering global solutions to combat distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The company's primary offering is the Corero SmartWall product range, designed to proactively neutralize DDoS attack traffic. This suite encompasses various components: the SmartWall Threat Defense System, which provides dedicated appliances for DDoS mitigation; the SmartWall Threat Defense Director, offering software-based protection at network edges; the SmartWall Threat Defense Cloud, securing against cloud-centric threats; and SecureWatch Managed Services, a comprehensive package covering configuration fine-tuning, continuous surveillance, and swift incident response. Additionally, Corero provides vital installation and training support. Its diverse client base includes service, hosting, co-location, edge, and SaaS providers, alongside major enterprises. Established in 1991 as Corero plc, the company adopted its current name, Corero Network Security plc, in June 2011 and is based in Amersham, United Kingdom.
CNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
20.00 p
▲(60.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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