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
£1.51B
Enterprise Value2.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£232.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.1
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
Cash Generation ImprovementA sharp, sustained step-up in cash generation (OCF to $231.1m; FCF to $198.4m in 2025) strengthens internal funding for capex, dividends, deleveraging and M&A. Durable cash conversion reduces reliance on external funding and supports strategic optionality over the medium term.
Stronger Balance SheetMaterial de‑risking of leverage and a larger equity base materially improve financial resilience. A cleaner balance sheet increases capacity for disciplined M&A, cushions cyclicality in apparel/footwear end markets and lowers refinancing and interest-rate vulnerability long term.
Strategic M&A And Upgraded TargetsOrthoLite adds product adjacency, cross-sell and margin uplift potential; management quantified synergies and raised medium-term targets. If delivered, M&A plus organic adjacency expansion expand addressable markets and should sustainably boost margins and cumulative FCF over the next 3–5 years.
Bears Say
Earnings And FCF VariabilityHistorical volatility in revenue, margins and free cash flow signals exposure to cyclical end markets and timing effects. Even with recent improvement, this variability makes forward cash-flow predictability harder, complicating planning for sustained buybacks, dividends and acquisitive growth.
Elevated Post‑deal LeverageLarge acquisition funding temporarily increases leverage and finance costs, reducing financial flexibility. Although management targets sub‑2.0x leverage by end‑2026, elevated near‑term debt raises refinancing, financing-cost and covenant risk and constrains optionality until deleveraging is achieved.
End‑market Cyclicality & Geopolitical RiskHigh exposure to apparel and footwear markets and global supply chains makes revenues and inventories sensitive to macro, tariff and geopolitical shocks. Persistent softness or recurring destocking could impair organic growth, margin mix and delay realization of M&A cross‑sell benefits.
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 £1.51B.
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 47 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 1.699 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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