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ESNT Stock Chart & Stats
109.80 p
0.80 p(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
109.80 p
0.80 p(0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range78.40 p - 118.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume696.92K
Average Volume (3M)517.08K
Market Cap
£328.07M
Enterprise Value329.73M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£42.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£143.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)61.1
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Mar 23, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding283,243,600
10 Day Avg. Volume913,280
30 Day Avg. Volume517,084
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio47.58
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£140.00Price Target Upside27.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)£323.03M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified End-market ExposureExposure across multiple industrial end markets reduces reliance on any single customer sector and supports broader demand opportunities. This diversification can make the business more resilient over the next several quarters while allowing Essentra to apply its component expertise across varied applications.
Broad Catalogue And Engineered OfferingCombining repeat-purchase catalogue products with application-specific engineered components gives Essentra several routes to retain and expand customer relationships. Product breadth, technical support and customisation can increase procurement value and make the offering more embedded in customer operations.
Manageable Balance-sheet LeverageModerate leverage and a solid equity base provide financial support as Essentra manages uneven profitability and invests in its component platform. Lower debt than in earlier years may preserve flexibility to fund operations, maintain customer service and pursue opportunities without excessive balance-sheet strain.
Bears Say
Severe Margin CompressionThe sharp decline in net margin shows that revenue is currently converting into very little bottom-line profit. Persistently thin profitability would limit internal funding, reduce resilience to operating setbacks and make future earnings dependent on restoring cost control or improving the commercial mix.
Weakening Cash GenerationLower operating and free cash flow weakens Essentra's ability to finance investment, reduce debt or return capital from internally generated funds. Although cash generation remains positive, the recent deterioration reduces financial flexibility and makes sustained execution more important over coming quarters.
Low And Volatile ReturnsVery low return on equity indicates that the company's capital base is currently producing limited economic profit. Combined with a history of volatile earnings, this suggests that improvements in revenue or gross profit have not yet translated consistently into durable shareholder returns or dependable earnings power.
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ESNT FAQ
What was Essentra PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essentra PLC lowest share price was 78.40 p and its highest was 118.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Essentra PLC’s market cap?
Essentra PLC’s market cap is £328.07M.
When is Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 23, 2027 which is in 154 days.
How were Essentra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Essentra PLC released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported 0.043 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.034 p by 0.009 p.
Is Essentra PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essentra PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essentra PLC pay dividends?
Essentra PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.81%. See more information on Essentra PLC dividends here
What is Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Essentra PLC have?
Essentra PLC has 283,243,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essentra PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essentra PLC reported an EPS of 0.043 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.034 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.124%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essentra PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ESNT
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
Essentra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£140.00 (27.50% Upside)
£140.00 (27.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:ESNT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Essentra PLC
Essentra plc is a global enterprise specializing in crucial components and comprehensive solutions. Its Components division manufactures and distributes diverse items, including plastic injection-molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metallic products. These are supplied to key sectors such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, and construction. This division offers a broad spectrum of component solutions like caps, plugs, wire and cable management systems, flange protectors, knobs, handles, grips, PCB and electronics hardware, and precision tools, all designed for protective and finishing applications. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels, and printed foils, particularly for blister pack usage, alongside developing packaging and authentication solutions primarily for the health and personal care industries. Essentra's Filter division supplies filters and packaging solutions for the roll-your-own market, offers analytical laboratory services, and develops next-generation products, including e-cigarette and heat-not-burn solutions. Incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the company operated as Filtrona plc until its rebranding to Essentra plc in June 2013.
ESNT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
140.00 p
▲(27.50% Upside)