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FGROY Stock Chart & Stats
$2.54
-$0.40(-18.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.54
-$0.40(-18.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.14 - $3.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume305.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$1.27B
Enterprise Value$1.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$432.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding554,741,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio2.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.37
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow and sizable free cash flow (FCF ~£385M in 2026, FCF ≈61% of net income) provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. This supports gradual deleveraging and buffers the business against medium-term shocks.
Improving LeverageLeverage has meaningfully reduced versus 2023–24 peak levels (D/E ~1.63x in 2026), while returns on equity recovered (~17–18%). Progressive deleveraging improves financial flexibility, reducing refinancing and interest risk and enabling strategic investment over the coming months.
Scale And Operational Gains From AcquisitionThe First Bus London acquisition materially increased scale (adj. revenue +30%) and, combined with cost actions (GBP15m annualized overhead savings), improved EPS and dividend capacity. Operational gains (lost mileage down 24%, NPS +15) suggest lasting service and efficiency benefits.
Bears Say
Thin, Volatile MarginsNet and operating margins remain very thin and gross margin volatility (notably collapsing in 2026) reduces earnings resilience. With limited margin headroom, the business is more exposed to fuel, wage or contract cost shocks, constraining sustainable profitability.
Recent Revenue DeclineAfter multi-year growth, headline revenue softened in 2026 (annual decline ~3.7%) and passenger volumes fell (bus volumes -4%, commercial -7%). Slowing organic demand raises execution risk and increases reliance on acquisitions for growth in the medium term.
Tight Capital Structure And Modest EquityAlthough leverage is improving, equity is still modest relative to assets and operating cash flow-to-debt remains only moderate (~0.43). That limits balance-sheet shock absorption and slows potential rapid deleveraging or large strategic investments without raising financing needs.
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FGROY FAQ
What was FirstGroup’s price range in the past 12 months?
FirstGroup lowest stock price was $2.14 and its highest was $3.12 in the past 12 months.
What is FirstGroup’s market cap?
FirstGroup’s market cap is $1.27B.
When is FirstGroup’s upcoming earnings report date?
FirstGroup’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 128 days.
How were FirstGroup’s earnings last quarter?
FirstGroup released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported $0.155 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is FirstGroup overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts FirstGroup’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does FirstGroup pay dividends?
FirstGroup pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.067 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.03%. See more information on FirstGroup dividends here
What is FirstGroup’s EPS estimate?
FirstGroup’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does FirstGroup have?
FirstGroup has 554,741,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to FirstGroup’s price movement after its last earnings report?
FirstGroup reported an EPS of $0.155 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.862%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FirstGroup?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FGROY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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FirstGroup Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
FirstGroup
FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. It operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 5,800 buses and coaches in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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