Close Brothers Group (GB:CBG)
LSE:CBG
CBG Stock Chart & Stats
413.40 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
413.40 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range272.00 p - 563.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume70.38K
Average Volume (3M)433.51K
Market Cap
£616.99M
Enterprise Value1.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.33
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding150,546,630
10 Day Avg. Volume391,302
30 Day Avg. Volume433,515
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio1.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£556.15Price Target Upside34.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)£644.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialist Lending FranchiseClose Brothers' diversified specialist lending across premium, motor, commercial, property and asset finance creates durable niche underwriting expertise and pricing power. These focused segments reduce broad-market competition, support stable net interest income streams and underpin repeat lending relationships over time.
Material Cash Flow ReboundA strong recovery to ~£351m operating cash flow and ~£346m free cash flow materially improves near-term liquidity and the group's ability to fund lending, cover obligations and invest in the business. Sustained cash generation would enhance balance-sheet resilience and strategic optionality.
Resilient Operating ProfitabilityDespite revenue pressure, an improved EBIT margin indicates effective cost control and operational leverage in core activities. Sustained operating margins support cash conversion and provide a buffer to absorb below-the-line shocks, helping protect core earnings power over the medium term.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue Decline And LossA ~42% revenue decline and a material net loss represent a structural weakening in earnings capacity that depletes equity and restricts reinvestment. Persistent revenue contraction undermines scale benefits, compromises return targets and makes sustaining lending growth and fees more challenging.
Rising Leverage And Weaker EquityHigher leverage and a reduced equity base increase vulnerability to credit losses or funding stress, limit capital flexibility and raise the cost of additional funding. This structural balance-sheet shift constrains growth, dividend capacity and the group's ability to absorb future cyclical shocks.
Volatile Cash Generation Vs Debt LoadHistoric volatility in operating cash flow and a low coverage ratio (~0.14) versus total debt mean limited recurring capacity to service obligations from operations. If cash flow normalises lower, the group may need to rely on external funding or capital actions, weakening long-term stability.
Close Brothers Group News
CBG FAQ
What was Close Brothers Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Close Brothers Group lowest share price was 272.00 p and its highest was 563.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Close Brothers Group’s market cap?
Close Brothers Group’s market cap is £616.99M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 170 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.271 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.201 p by 0.07 p.
Is Close Brothers Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Close Brothers Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Close Brothers Group pay dividends?
Close Brothers Group pays a Semiannually dividend of 45 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Close Brothers Group dividends here
What is Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate?
Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Close Brothers Group have?
Close Brothers Group has 150,546,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of 0.271 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.201 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.523%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Close Brothers Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CBG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group plc, a merchant banking company, provides financial services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. It operates through five segments: Commercial, Retail, Property, Asset Management, and Securities. The company offers various savings products, including personal and business savings, and pension deposits. It also provides asset finance, asset-based lending, commercial vehicle hire, short-term bridging finance, insurance premium finance, invoice discounting and factoring, and property finance products. In addition, the company offers funding services for general aviation aircraft, and various leisure and commercial vessels; sale and rent back services for the brewing sector; broker finance services to the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and transport industries; leasing services for the construction, manufacturing, IT equipment, and specialist assets; and loan, hire purchase, leasing, and refinancing services to the professional service sector, including dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary sectors. Further, it provides financial education, investment management, and financial planning and advice services; self-directed services that help investors to manage their portfolio online; and services for financial advisers. Additionally, the company offers liquidity and flexible execution services to retail stockbrokers, wealth managers, and institutional investors; market making, sales, research, and corporate broking services; and dealing, custody, and settlement services to the institutional, wealth management, and brokerage clients. Close Brothers Group plc was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
CBG Company Deck
CBG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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CBG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
556.15 p
▲(34.53% Upside)
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