5JY Stock Chart & Stats
€2.76
-€0.02(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€2.76
-€0.02(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.41 - €2.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)810.00
Market Cap
€765.69M
Enterprise Value€376.56
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding262,634,520
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume810
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
€3.21Price Target Upside16.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€14.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe shift from losses to consistently positive earnings across 2022–2025 indicates a meaningful operational turnaround. Expanding gross and net margins suggest improved project execution and business quality, supporting more durable earnings capacity over the next several reporting periods.
Low Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near 0.10 gives Costain substantial financial flexibility relative to a more highly leveraged contractor. The stronger equity base can help absorb project variability, support investment, and reduce financing pressure while the company pursues infrastructure opportunities.
Strong Cash ConversionConsistently positive operating cash flow and close conversion of earnings into free cash flow strengthen confidence in the quality of reported profits. This supports self-funded investment, preserves balance-sheet flexibility, and gives management more capacity to withstand uneven project timing.
Bears Say
Three-year Revenue DeclineSustained revenue contraction is the clearest constraint on the recovery because it can limit scale benefits, weaken pipeline momentum, and reduce the base from which future earnings grow. The sharper 2025 decline makes restoring top-line progression important for maintaining profitability gains.
Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, the history of negative cash flow and uneven annual free-cash-flow growth highlights exposure to project timing and execution variability. Such fluctuations can complicate investment planning and make reported earnings less consistently deployable.
Modest Net MarginThe improved net margin is encouraging, but a level around 3.6% leaves limited room for adverse project outcomes or cost pressure before earnings are affected materially. Thin profitability also means sustained margin discipline is necessary for the turnaround to remain durable.
Costain News
5JY FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest stock price was €1.41 and its highest was €2.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is €765.69M.
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 178 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported €0.066 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.063 by €0.003.
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 is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 262,634,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of €0.066 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.063. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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?
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:
€3.21 (16.19% Upside)
€3.21 (16.19% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €1.8M 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
103.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.04%
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.
5JY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€3.21
▲(16.19% Upside)