Close Brothers Group (GB:CBG)
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CBG Stock Chart & Stats
496.80 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
496.80 p
-1.00 p(-0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range310.00 p - 563.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume70.38K
Average Volume (3M)433.51K
Market Cap
£666.54M
Enterprise Value1.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.41
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding150,546,630
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
£551.67Price Target Upside11.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)£644.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationOperating cash flow rebounded to ~£351m and free cash flow to ~£346m in FY2025, restoring internal funding capacity. Sustained cash generation supports loan origination, provisioning and debt service without immediate capital raises, enhancing strategic flexibility if maintained.
Specialist Lending & Diversified FeesClose Brothers’ niche focus across premium, motor, property and asset finance plus wealth management fees creates structural revenue diversification. Specialisation in underserved segments supports pricing power, borrower relationships and recurring fee streams that are durable across cycles.
Operating Margin ResilienceEBIT margin rising to ~18% despite material revenue decline indicates sustained operating leverage and effective cost control. Durable operating profitability helps preserve core cash earnings, aids recovery when volumes normalise, and supports capital generation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Revenue And Net LossA ~42% revenue decline and a £77.9m net loss materially erode retained earnings and internal capital generation. Prolonged top-line weakness constrains loan origination, reduces fee income and may force strategic retrenchment or capital measures if stabilisation does not occur.
Higher Leverage & Weaker EquityRising debt-to-equity (~1.63) and a fall in equity to ~£1.54bn reduce balance-sheet resilience. Higher leverage increases funding and regulatory risk, elevates sensitivity to credit losses, and constrains the group’s ability to expand lending or absorb shocks without rebuilding capital.
Volatile Cash Flow / Low CoverageAlthough FY2025 cash flows strengthened, historical volatility and an operating cash flow coverage of only ~0.14 versus debt leave a thin buffer. Low coverage increases refinancing and stress risk, potentially forcing asset sales or capital raises under adverse conditions.
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 310.00 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 £666.54M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 154 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.271 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.2 p by 0.071 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 150,546,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of 0.271 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.2 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.523%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Close Brothers Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CBG
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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 Company Deck
CBG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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CBG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
551.67 p
▲(11.04% Upside)
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