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ESNT Stock Chart & Stats
86.30 p
-0.40 p(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
86.30 p
-0.40 p(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range78.40 p - 123.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume107.74K
Average Volume (3M)808.46K
Market Cap
£234.14M
Enterprise Value328.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£36.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£126.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)112.4
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
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
£120.00Price Target Upside39.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)£312.59M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Focused Components BusinessThe strategic narrowing to a pure Components business simplifies operations, clarifies management focus and capital allocation, and should improve execution over months. A leaner portfolio supports steady operational improvements and clearer investment priorities across manufacturing and distribution.
Diversified End Markets & DistributionServing varied industrial end markets and maintaining a global distribution and manufacturing footprint cushions cyclical exposure. Recurring MRO and OEM demand across sectors supports steadier revenue, cross-selling and customer stickiness, underpinning more durable volumes and reorder streams.
Manageable Leverage And Balance Sheet SupportModerate debt levels and a solid equity base provide financial flexibility to fund operations, invest in efficiency or weather downturns. Lower leverage reduces interest burden risk and supports dividend continuity and targeted reinvestment without immediate refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Weak Net ProfitabilityVery low net margins indicate the business converts little of sales into shareholder returns, limiting internal funding for growth or restructuring. Persistent margin compression reduces resilience to input cost inflation and undermines the ability to sustainably improve ROE or reinvest in strategic initiatives.
Declining Cash GenerationFalling operating and free cash flow constrains the company's capacity to fund capex, pay down debt, or pursue bolt-on M&A. Reduced cash generation weakens financial flexibility, heightens dependence on external financing for strategic moves, and increases vulnerability to cyclical earnings shocks.
Flat/Variable Revenue And Earnings VolatilityStagnant top-line growth and recurring earnings volatility limit operating leverage and margin recovery prospects. Irregular revenue trends hinder long-term planning, impede scale economies and make consistent improvement in profitability and returns more challenging absent structural demand improvement or successful new product expansion.
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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 123.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Essentra PLC’s market cap?
Essentra PLC’s market cap is £234.14M.
When is Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Essentra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Essentra PLC released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.006 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 1.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.44%. See more information on Essentra PLC dividends here
What is Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
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 0.006 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.524%.
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?
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Essentra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£120.00 (39.05% Upside)
£120.00 (39.05% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £15.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.91%
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
120.00 p
▲(39.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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