Costain Group PLC (DE:5JY)
FRANKFURT:5JY
5JY Stock Chart & Stats
€2.16
-€0.04(-3.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€2.16
-€0.04(-3.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.40 - €2.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)103.00
Market Cap
€598.45M
Enterprise Value€327.74M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€215.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€25.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding266,847,870
10 Day Avg. Volume310
30 Day Avg. Volume103
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
€2.43Price Target Upside12.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€14.28M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthVery low leverage and rising equity after the turnaround provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and covenant risk, supports bidding on large public programmes, and gives headroom to absorb delivery overruns or invest in capabilities over the next 2–6 months.
Cash Generation / FCF ConversionHigh FCF-to-net-income conversion and consistent operating cash flows strengthen liquidity and fund operations without heavy external financing. This supports sustainable project delivery, working-capital needs, and selective reinvestment or shareholder distributions over the medium term.
Improving Profitability & MarginsMaterial margin recovery since the loss years signals better project selection, pricing discipline and cost control. Sustained higher margins improve earnings quality and ROE, making future profits less dependent on volume and more resilient to moderate revenue swings.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineA prolonged top-line contraction erodes scale benefits and can cap future margin expansion. If revenue trends persist, it could limit reinvestment, reduce bidding competitiveness on large frameworks, and ultimately pressure returns and the durability of the recent turnaround.
Earnings Tied To Mix, Not VolumeProfitability gains appear partly driven by improved mix and cost actions rather than sustained revenue growth. That makes earnings vulnerable if higher-margin work lapses or mix shifts, meaning margins could reverse absent a recovery in underlying contract volumes.
Historical Cash-flow VolatilityDespite recent strong FCF, past negative OCF shows sensitivity to project timing, working capital and client payments. Recurring volatility can strain liquidity around large programme deliveries and limit predictable capital allocation over the medium term.
Costain News
5JY FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest stock price was €1.40 and its highest was €2.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is €598.45M.
When is Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported €0.104 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.093 by €0.012.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 266,847,870 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of €0.104 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.093. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.76%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:5JY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Costain Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€2.43 (12.49% Upside)
€2.43 (12.49% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €2.0M 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
49.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.69%
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.
5JY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€2.43
▲(12.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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