Cranswick PLC (GB:CWK)
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CWK Stock Chart & Stats
5360.00 p
-30.00 p(-0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
5360.00 p
-30.00 p(-0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4,775.00 p - 5,620.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.79K
Average Volume (3M)108.89K
Market Cap
£2.95B
Enterprise Value3.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£12.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£257.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.1
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.94
Shares Outstanding54,298,756
10 Day Avg. Volume105,717
30 Day Avg. Volume108,895
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.99
Price to Book (P/B)2.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio27.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£6,060.00Price Target Upside13.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)3.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue Growth & Improving MarginsCranswick has sustained revenue expansion and margin improvement over multiple years, reflecting durable demand from UK retailers and better operational efficiency. This trend supports resilient cash generation potential and long-term earnings stability even if growth moderates.
Vertical Integration Across Supply ChainOwnership of farming, primary processing and prepared-food operations gives control over input quality and supply continuity. Vertical integration reduces supplier risk, helps meet strict retailer specs, and supports margin capture on value-added products over the medium term.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Solid ROERelatively low leverage and consistent equity growth provide financial flexibility for capex or acquisitions. A healthy ROE indicates efficient capital use, supporting the firm’s ability to invest in capacity and product development without excessive refinancing risk.
Bears Say
Mixed Cash Conversion And Limited FCF CoverageOperating cash flow trailing reported profit and FCF covering a minority of net income signal working-capital intensity or elevated investment. That constrains free cash available for dividends, deleveraging or strategic investment, raising funding sensitivity over coming quarters.
Recent Meaningful Rise In Total DebtA step-up in debt, even from modest leverage, increases interest and refinancing exposure should margins or volumes soften. Higher indebtedness reduces operational flexibility and raises the importance of consistent cash conversion to service obligations over the medium term.
Relatively Thin Margins And Moderated GrowthCranswick’s margins are typical for packaged foods but leave limited buffer against commodity or wage inflation. Slower revenue growth reduces ability to leverage fixed costs and to expand margin, increasing vulnerability to input shocks and pressuring cashflow resilience.
Cranswick News
CWK FAQ
What was Cranswick PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cranswick PLC lowest share price was 4775.00 p and its highest was 5620.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Cranswick PLC’s market cap?
Cranswick PLC’s market cap is £2.95B.
When is Cranswick PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cranswick PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 24, 2026 which is in 182 days.
How were Cranswick PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Cranswick PLC released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported 1.437 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 1.437 p.
Is Cranswick PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cranswick PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cranswick PLC pay dividends?
Cranswick PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 27 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.06%. See more information on Cranswick PLC dividends here
What is Cranswick PLC’s EPS estimate?
Cranswick PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cranswick PLC have?
Cranswick PLC has 54,298,756 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cranswick PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cranswick PLC reported an EPS of 1.437 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.364%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cranswick PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CWK
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Cranswick Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£6,060.00 (13.06% Upside)
£6,060.00 (13.06% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cranswick PLC
Cranswick plc manufactures and supplies food products to grocery retailers, food service sector, and other food producers in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company offers fresh pork, gourmet bacon and gammon, fresh and coated chicken, ready to eat chicken, charcuterie, houmous and dips, and olives and antipasti, gourmet sausages, cooked meats, gourmet pastries, and ingredients, as well as cheeses and pasta. It also offers snacks and sharing boxes under the Bodega brand; olives, olive oil, and pulses under the Cypressa brand; Mediterranean foods under the Ramona's Kitchen brand name; and pet food and supplies under the Vitalin and Alpha Feeds, as well as operates export business. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Hessle, the United Kingdom.
CWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
6,060.00 p
▲(13.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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