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ESNT Stock Chart & Stats
95.70 p
0.80 p(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
95.70 p
0.80 p(0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range78.40 p - 115.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume696.92K
Average Volume (3M)808.46K
Market Cap
£295.37M
Enterprise Value329.73 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£42.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£143.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.8
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Mar 23, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding283,886,230
10 Day Avg. Volume384,225
30 Day Avg. Volume808,463
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
£123.33Price Target Upside28.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)£315.69M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Focused Components BusinessStreamlining into a pure Components business concentrates management, manufacturing and distribution expertise on injection/dip-molded and adhesive components. That strategic focus can improve operational efficiency, simplify product roadmaps and allow reinvestment into core capabilities over the medium term.
Diversified End Markets & DistributionExposure across multiple industrial end markets and a global distribution footprint supports recurring MRO and OEM demand, reducing single-market cyclicality. Broad end-market reach and rapid fulfillment capacity underpin steadier revenue streams and cross-sell opportunities over coming quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Solid Equity BaseModerate leverage and a stable equity base provide financial flexibility to fund working capital, selective capex or small bolt-on deals and to absorb demand shocks. A stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports operational continuity over a multi-quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Weak And Volatile ProfitabilitySubstantially compressed net margins and a history of volatile earnings (including prior losses) indicate the business struggles to convert gross profits to consistent bottom-line returns. This reduces retained earnings for reinvestment and limits stable cash available for strategic initiatives.
Declining Cash GenerationMaterial year-on-year declines in operating and free cash flow constrain the firm's ability to self-fund capex, inventory and working capital needs. Weaker cash conversion limits flexibility for reinvestment, dividends or deleveraging and raises sensitivity to economic stress.
Low Return On Equity / Capital EfficiencyVery low ROE signals poor capital efficiency and suggests invested capital is not generating attractive returns. Persistently weak ROE hampers shareholder value creation, complicates justification for future capital allocation and raises questions on long-term competitiveness.
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 115.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Essentra PLC’s market cap?
Essentra PLC’s market cap is £295.37M.
When is Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 23, 2027 which is in 226 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 1.92%. 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 283,886,230 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£123.33 (28.87% Upside)
£123.33 (28.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:ESNT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
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
123.33 p
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