5JY Stock Chart & Stats
€2.50
-€0.02(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€2.50
-€0.02(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.40 - €2.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)103.00
Market Cap
€651.25M
Enterprise Value€250.30
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€215.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€25.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding264,161,300
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
€2.80Price Target Upside11.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€14.41M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA very low debt-to-equity ratio (~0.10 in 2024–2025) and a conservatively positioned balance sheet give Costain durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports bidding on multi-year frameworks, and allows investment or working-capital support through project cycles.
Strong Cash Conversion And GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow and high FCF-to-net-income conversion (~87%–100% 2021–2025) indicate durable earnings quality. Reliable cash generation funds capex, supports working capital for long projects, and provides capacity to service obligations without recurring reliance on external financing.
Improving Margins And Sustained ProfitabilityMaterial margin improvement and consistent profitability since the 2020–2021 loss period reflect better project execution, pricing and cost control. Higher margins and steady earnings enhance return on equity (10%–14% in 2023–2025) and support resilience across infrastructure contract cycles.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue ContractionA sustained top-line decline over multiple years directly limits the durability of profits: shrinking revenue can reduce scale, weaken bargaining power on frameworks, and make margins more vulnerable to fixed-costs. If demand or contract wins do not recover, growth and returns may stall.
Contract And Execution RiskReliance on fixed-price and long-term project contracts means that contract mix and delivery execution materially affect margins. Persistent project delivery or bidding missteps could reverse margin gains and create lasting hit to earnings quality given the industry's project risk profile.
Historical Cash-flow VolatilityWhile recent cash conversion is strong, historical volatility (including negative OCF/FCF in 2020) shows sensitivity to project timing and working-capital swings. Recurrence of volatility would strain funding for bid activity, reduce flexibility, and could force short-term financing during downturns.
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 €2.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is €651.25M.
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 8 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported €0.105 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 is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 264,161,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of €0.105 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:
€2.80 (11.98% Upside)
€2.80 (11.98% 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
49.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.00%
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
€2.80
▲(11.98% Upside)