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COST Stock Chart & Stats
230.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
230.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range140.20 p - 267.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume354.55K
Average Volume (3M)1.58M
Market Cap
£660.16M
Enterprise Value376.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.5
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding260,930,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,237,023
30 Day Avg. Volume1,580,286
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 Upside19.31% 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 TurnaroundCostain has moved from losses in 2020–2021 to consistently positive earnings through 2025, while gross and net margins have improved materially. This indicates better project economics and execution, creating a stronger foundation for sustaining profitability over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Costain financial flexibility to manage infrastructure project cycles, support investment, and absorb operational variability without heavy interest or refinancing pressure. Growing equity and healthy recent returns also suggest the turnaround has strengthened capital efficiency.
Strong Cash ConversionConsistently positive operating cash flow and close conversion of earnings into free cash flow support the quality of reported profits. This provides internally generated funding for working capital and investment, while reducing reliance on additional borrowing to sustain operations.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionThe sustained top-line decline is the clearest challenge to Costain’s recovery, because improving margins may not offset a shrinking revenue base indefinitely. If contraction continues, it could limit operating scale, reduce growth opportunities, and eventually pressure earnings quality.
Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, the historical swings show that cash conversion can vary materially between periods. Such volatility may complicate investment planning and working-capital management, particularly when project timing or delivery economics change.
Still-modest Net MarginThe improved net margin confirms progress, but profitability remains relatively modest in absolute terms. A thin earnings cushion leaves less room for project execution problems or revenue pressure before returns are affected, making continued margin discipline important to the recovery.
Costain News
COST FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest share price was 140.20 p and its highest was 267.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is £660.16M.
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 135 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 2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.06%. 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 260,930,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.054 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.555%.
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 (19.31% Upside)
£275.00 (19.31% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £14.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
67.33%
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.
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
275.00 p
▲(19.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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