Essentra PLC (GB:ESNT)
LSE:ESNT
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ESNT Stock Chart & Stats
86.30 p
-0.40 p(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
86.30 p
-0.40 p(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range79.60 p - 123.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume107.74K
Average Volume (3M)808.46K
Market Cap
£240.78M
Enterprise Value343.19M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£36.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£126.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)113.2
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding284,024,230
10 Day Avg. Volume384,225
30 Day Avg. Volume808,463
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.64
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio47.58
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£130.00Price Target Upside50.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)£311.57M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthManageable leverage and a solid equity base give Essentra structural financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity near 0.48–0.50 and total debt modestly lower, the company is better positioned to fund working capital, small bolt-on capex, and navigate cyclical downturns without forcing distressed asset sales.
Diversified Product Range & DistributionA broad catalogue of standard and custom components sold via global manufacturing and distribution creates recurring demand and customer stickiness. Catalogue, stocked items and engineered solutions support frequent reorders, diversified end-market exposure and resilience versus single-product disruptions.
Positive Cash GenerationEssentra still generates positive operating and free cash flow, and absolute free cash flow exceeds net income, giving ongoing internal funding for operations, dividends and modest reinvestment. Even if weaker, this cash conversion is a durable anchor vs companies burning cash.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityVery low net margins and minimal ROE indicate the business is not currently generating adequate returns on its capital base. This structural profitability weakness limits reinvestment, dividend sustainability and the ability to absorb input cost inflation or competitive price pressure over the medium term.
Deteriorating Cash Flow TrendAlthough cash flow remains positive, the sharp year-on-year decline reduces financial flexibility. Falling OCF and FCF constrain capacity for debt reduction, working capital buffers, and capital expenditures, making the company more sensitive to demand swings and less able to invest in efficiency improvements.
Top-line Volatility / Weak Revenue GrowthNegative recent revenue growth and year-to-year volatility undermine operating leverage benefits. Inconsistent top-line trends make margin recovery harder, complicate forecasting and strategic investment decisions, and raise the bar for management to stabilise long-term organic growth.
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ESNT FAQ
What was Essentra PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essentra PLC lowest share price was 79.60 p and its highest was 123.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Essentra PLC’s market cap?
Essentra PLC’s market cap is £240.78M.
When is Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Essentra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Essentra PLC released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.006 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.006 p.
Is Essentra PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essentra PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essentra PLC pay dividends?
Essentra PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. See more information on Essentra PLC dividends here
What is Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Essentra PLC have?
Essentra PLC has 284,024,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essentra PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essentra PLC reported an EPS of 0.006 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.524%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essentra PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ESNT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Essentra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£130.00 (50.64% Upside)
£130.00 (50.64% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £62.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essentra PLC
Essentra plc provides essential components and solutions worldwide. The Components division manufactures and distributes plastic injection molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metal items for equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, and construction industries; and component solutions comprising caps and plugs, wire and cable management products, flange protection products, knobs, handles and grips, PCB and electronics hardware, and tools and precision instruments for a range of applications and industries that are used in protection and finish products. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels, and printed foils for use in blister packs; and packaging and authentication solutions to the health and personal care sectors. The Filter division offers filters and packaging solutions to the roll own segments; analytical laboratory services; and e-cigarette and heat not burn solutions for next generation products. The company was formerly known as Filtrona plc and changed its name to Essentra plc in June 2013. Essentra plc was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.
ESNT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
130.00 p
▲(50.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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