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Close Brothers Group (GB:CBG)
LSE:CBG
CBG Stock Chart & Stats
429.00 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
429.00 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range246.80 p - 563.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume70.38K
Average Volume (3M)433.51K
Market Cap
£622.35M
Enterprise Value1.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.51B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.29
Next Earnings
Mar 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding150,544,680
10 Day Avg. Volume391,302
30 Day Avg. Volume433,515
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio1.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£597.50Price Target Upside39.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)£649.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationFY2025’s large operating and free cash flow rebound demonstrates the group can convert operations to cash after prior outflows. Durable cash generation improves ability to service debt, fund specialist lending and wealth activities, and provides optionality for reinvestment or de-risking over the medium term.
Diversified, Specialist Business ModelClose Brothers’ mix of specialist lending, merchant banking and wealth management creates multiple, structurally different revenue streams: NIM from niche lending plus recurring asset‑based fees. Niche underwriting and advisory distribution are long-duration advantages that support steady income across cycles.
Resilient Operating MarginsAn improved EBIT margin indicates underlying cost discipline and favourable underwriting economics in core businesses. Sustained operating profitability, even when top-line is under pressure, supports medium-term cash flow and the capacity to rebuild earnings as volumes recover.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue Decline And Net LossA ~42% revenue drop and an FY2025 net loss signal meaningful deterioration in lending volumes, fees or margins. Persistent top-line weakness undermines scale economics, reduces fee income and organic capital generation, and elevates execution risk for restoring profitable growth over the medium term.
Increased Leverage And Weaker Equity BaseHigher leverage and a reduced equity base constrain financial flexibility. Elevated debt levels raise refinancing and funding risk and limit the group’s ability to expand lending or absorb credit shocks, pressuring capital allocation decisions including investment and distributions for the foreseeable months.
Historic Cash Flow Volatility And Low CoverageAlthough FY2025 rebounded, historical swings in operating cash flow reduce predictability of funding and planning. Low cash coverage relative to debt means the group has limited buffer against future downturns, increasing reliance on external funding or asset adjustments under stress.
Close Brothers Group News
CBG FAQ
What was Close Brothers Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Close Brothers Group lowest share price was 246.80 p and its highest was 563.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Close Brothers Group’s market cap?
Close Brothers Group’s market cap is £622.35M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 17, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2025. The company reported 0.152 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.152 p.
Is Close Brothers Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Close Brothers Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Close Brothers Group pay dividends?
Close Brothers Group pays a Semiannually dividend of 45 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Close Brothers Group dividends here
What is Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate?
Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Close Brothers Group have?
Close Brothers Group has 150,544,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of 0.152 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.403%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Close Brothers Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CBG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group plc, a merchant banking company, provides financial services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. It operates through five segments: Commercial, Retail, Property, Asset Management, and Securities. The company offers various savings products, including personal and business savings, and pension deposits. It also provides asset finance, asset-based lending, commercial vehicle hire, short-term bridging finance, insurance premium finance, invoice discounting and factoring, and property finance products. In addition, the company offers funding services for general aviation aircraft, and various leisure and commercial vessels; sale and rent back services for the brewing sector; broker finance services to the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and transport industries; leasing services for the construction, manufacturing, IT equipment, and specialist assets; and loan, hire purchase, leasing, and refinancing services to the professional service sector, including dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary sectors. Further, it provides financial education, investment management, and financial planning and advice services; self-directed services that help investors to manage their portfolio online; and services for financial advisers. Additionally, the company offers liquidity and flexible execution services to retail stockbrokers, wealth managers, and institutional investors; market making, sales, research, and corporate broking services; and dealing, custody, and settlement services to the institutional, wealth management, and brokerage clients. Close Brothers Group plc was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
CBG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
597.50 p
▲(39.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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