Coats Group plc (GB:COA)
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COA Stock Chart & Stats
88.10 p
0.20 p(0.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
88.10 p
0.20 p(0.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range71.00 p - 98.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume275.16K
Average Volume (3M)3.81M
Market Cap
£1.50B
Enterprise Value2.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£232.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.8
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding1,917,372,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,003,632
30 Day Avg. Volume3,812,491
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.92
Price to Book (P/B)2.75
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio10.03
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£125.00Price Target Upside41.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRecord FCF in 2025 demonstrates durable cash conversion from operations and low capital intensity. Sustained high free cash flow supports deleveraging, targeted M&A integration, progressive dividends and reinvestment into premium products, improving financial flexibility over the medium term.
Improved Balance-sheet ResilienceMaterial reduction in reported debt and stronger equity underpin a more robust capital structure. Lower baseline leverage reduces refinancing and liquidity risk, enabling disciplined capital allocation and providing headroom for strategic investments and cyclical downturns over the coming 2–3 years.
Premium & Sustainable Mix Driving MarginsRapid growth in premium/sustainable products and higher‑value adjacencies is improving mix and pricing power. A larger sustainable portfolio supports durable margin expansion, market share gains with brand customers, and alignment with structural demand trends favoring recycled and higher-spec materials.
Bears Say
Elevated Post-acquisition LeverageThe OrthoLite acquisition materially increased net debt and short-term leverage, raising interest and refinance risk. While management targets sub‑2.0x by end‑2026, any slowdown in cash generation or integration delays could prolong higher leverage and constrain capital flexibility for years.
Historic Earnings And Cashflow VolatilityHistorical swings in revenue, earnings and free cash flow point to cyclicality and execution sensitivity. Durability of recent improvement remains unproven; a reversion would stress leverage targets, limit reinvestment capacity and make medium-term targets reliant on consistent operational delivery.
Higher Finance & Acquisition-related CostsElevated finance charges and acquisition amortisation reduce net income and free cash flow available for shareholders. These persistent post‑deal costs heighten sensitivity to interest rates and slow EPS accretion from M&A, potentially delaying returns on the OrthoLite investment over multiple years.
Coats Group plc News
COA FAQ
What was Coats Group plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Coats Group plc lowest share price was 71.00 p and its highest was 98.10 p in the past 12 months.
What is Coats Group plc’s market cap?
Coats Group plc’s market cap is £1.50B.
When is Coats Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Coats Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Coats Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Coats Group plc released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported 0.032 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.032 p by 0 p.
Is Coats Group plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Coats Group plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Coats Group plc pay dividends?
Coats Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.688 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.92%. See more information on Coats Group plc dividends here
What is Coats Group plc’s EPS estimate?
Coats Group plc’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Coats Group plc have?
Coats Group plc has 1,917,372,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Coats Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Coats Group plc reported an EPS of 0.032 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.032 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.81%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Coats Group plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COA
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Coats Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
49.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Coats Group plc
Coats Group plc operates as a global specialist in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial threads. Its diverse product portfolio includes threads specifically designed for various apparel and footwear applications, such as athleisure, denim, women's wear, menswear, children's wear, leather goods, workwear, and intimates. Key brands in this segment include Epic, Dual Duty, Seamsoft, Nylbond, Gral, Gramax, Astra, Sylko, Knit, EcoVerde, Eloflex, and Drybond. The company also supplies a range of accessories like zips, trimmings, and crafting materials for products such as interlinings and reflective tapes, marketed under brands like Opti, Signal, and Connect. Beyond physical products, Coats offers advanced software solutions, including Coats Digital, FastReactPlan, VisionPLM, GSDCost, Intellocut, and Intellobuy, which are engineered to enhance supply chain efficiency, optimize sourcing, and ensure regulatory compliance. Furthermore, Coats Group is a producer of high-performance materials. This category features fire retardant and cut-resistant threads for personal protection sectors, identified by brands like Firefly, FlamePro, and Armoren. It also provides composite materials for sectors such as telecommunications, energy, automotive, and footwear, utilizing brands like Gotex, Synergex, Lattice, Ultrabloc, Aptan XU, Gral Binder, and Protos Ripcord. Additional performance threads and yarns cater to the automotive, household, and recreation industries, alongside various other technical industrial uses, under names such as Gral, Helios, Gral Quilt, Protos Fil, Epic, Gramax, Admiral, and Neophil. Founded in 1909, the company adopted its current name, Coats Group plc, in March 2015, having previously been known as Guinness Peat Group plc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
COA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
125.00 p
▲(41.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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