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COST Stock Chart & Stats
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range124.40 p - 241.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume354.55K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
£612.27M
Enterprise Value376.56 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.0
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding263,341,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,084,180
30 Day Avg. Volume1,072,824
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
£275.00Price Target Upside27.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe sustained move from losses to positive earnings, alongside stronger gross and net margins, indicates improved project execution and cost discipline. If maintained, this creates a more resilient earnings base across Costain’s infrastructure contracts.
Low LeverageConservative leverage reduces financial risk and interest burden, giving Costain greater flexibility to manage contract timing, invest in capabilities, and absorb project volatility. Growing equity also supports balance-sheet resilience through the infrastructure cycle.
Strong Cash ConversionConsistent operating cash generation and close free-cash-flow conversion suggest that reported earnings are translating into liquidity. This supports self-funded operations, strengthens financial flexibility, and reduces reliance on external capital.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue DeclineA multi-year top-line contraction is a structural concern because it can limit operating leverage, weaken market momentum, and make margin gains harder to sustain. Continued decline would also constrain Costain’s ability to grow earnings.
Thin Net MarginAlthough margins have improved materially, a net margin near 3.6% leaves limited room for contract overruns, inflation, delays, or unfavorable project mix. Modest execution setbacks could therefore have a meaningful effect on earnings.
Cash-Flow VolatilityInfrastructure project timing and working-capital movements can produce uneven cash conversion. Despite recent improvement, the historical volatility means liquidity may fluctuate materially and could complicate funding needs during weaker delivery periods.
Costain News
COST FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest share price was 124.40 p and its highest was 241.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is £612.27M.
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 200 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.054 p by 0.003 p.
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 pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.82%. See more information on Costain Group PLC dividends here
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 263,341,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.054 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.556%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COST
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:
£275.00 (27.02% Upside)
£275.00 (27.02% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M 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
48.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.93%
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.
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
275.00 p
▲(27.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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