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COST Stock Chart & Stats
230.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
230.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range125.60 p - 255.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume354.55K
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Market Cap
£647.39M
Enterprise Value376.56 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding262,634,520
10 Day Avg. Volume3,356,366
30 Day Avg. Volume1,720,991
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
£275.00Price Target Upside19.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe shift from losses in 2020–2021 to sustained profitability through 2025, alongside materially stronger gross and net margins, indicates improved project economics and operating discipline. If maintained, this recovery can support more resilient earnings and reinvestment capacity over the coming quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Costain financial flexibility to absorb project variability, fund working-capital needs, and pursue opportunities without depending heavily on external financing. Growing equity and healthy recent returns also suggest the turnaround has improved capital efficiency rather than relying primarily on debt.
Strong Cash ConversionCash generation that closely tracks reported earnings supports the quality of Costain’s profits and provides internally generated funding for operations. Consistently positive operating cash flow also strengthens resilience across infrastructure project cycles and reduces reliance on balance-sheet leverage.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionA multi-year top-line decline is the clearest fundamental constraint on the recovery. If revenue weakness persists, lower project volumes or an unfavorable mix could limit operating leverage, slow earnings growth, and reduce the ability to sustain recent margin and return improvements.
Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, the history of negative 2020 operating and free cash flow and uneven annual progression shows that conversion can vary materially. Such volatility may complicate investment planning and make reported earnings less consistently available for reinvestment.
Execution-sensitive ProfitabilityCostain’s earnings depend substantially on executing complex contracted work while controlling costs, schedules, and commercial changes. This operational sensitivity can make margins less durable than they appear if contract mix shifts or project delivery and claims management become less favorable.
Costain News
COST FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest share price was 125.60 p and its highest was 255.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is £647.39M.
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 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.054 p by 0.003 p.
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 pays a Semiannually dividend of 2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.08%. See more information on Costain Group PLC dividends here
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
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 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.054 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COST
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:
£275.00 (19.31% Upside)
£275.00 (19.31% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M 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
99.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.08%
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.
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
275.00 p
▲(19.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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