Castings PLC (GB:CGS)
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CGS Stock Chart & Stats
253.00 p
4.00 p(1.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
253.00 p
4.00 p(1.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range202.28 p - 332.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume832.00
Average Volume (3M)33.27K
Market Cap
£114.78M
Enterprise Value103.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.6
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Jun 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding43,476,772
10 Day Avg. Volume24,490
30 Day Avg. Volume33,265
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio-14.49
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)£181.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthCastings' minimal leverage and large stable equity provide a durable financial cushion. Low debt preserves flexibility to fund operations, weather sector downturns, and support working capital or selective investment without immediate refinancing risk, sustaining resilience over months.
Manufacturing Capability & Customer StickinessThe firm's precision castings and value-added machining create sticky, contract-driven revenue from automotive and industrial clients. End-to-end capabilities and long-term customer relationships support recurring demand and higher-margin work, underpinning durable revenue streams.
Management AlignmentInsider buying by the CEO signals confidence in the company's medium-term prospects and aligns management with shareholders. While modest in size, it reduces governance risk and suggests commitment to execution and capital allocation choices that matter over a multi-month horizon.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin Downturn In 2025A pronounced 2025 decline in revenue and sharp margin compression indicate material cyclicality and weaker demand conversion. If end-market weakness or pricing pressure persists, earnings power and operating leverage may remain impaired for several quarters, limiting recovery speed.
Weakened Cash GenerationNegative free cash flow in 2025 reflects either heavier capex or working-capital strain, reducing internal funding for dividends or growth. Deteriorated cash conversion undermines financial flexibility and raises the risk that the company must draw on reserves or limit investments over coming months.
Falling Return On EquityA sharp drop to low-single-digit ROE signals weaker profitability versus capital employed, reducing long-term shareholder value creation. Persistently low returns can constrain reinvestment capacity and make dividend support or growth initiatives harder to sustain over a multi-month horizon.
Castings News
CGS FAQ
What was Castings PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Castings PLC lowest share price was 202.28 p and its highest was 332.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Castings PLC’s market cap?
Castings PLC’s market cap is £114.78M.
When is Castings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Castings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Castings PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Castings PLC released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2025. The company reported 0.085 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.063 p by 0.022 p.
Is Castings PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Castings PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Castings PLC pay dividends?
Castings PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 4.21 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.69%. See more information on Castings PLC dividends here
What is Castings PLC’s EPS estimate?
Castings PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Castings PLC have?
Castings PLC has 43,476,772 shares outstanding.
What happened to Castings PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Castings PLC reported an EPS of 0.085 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.063 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.974%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Castings PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CGS
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
Castings Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Castings PLC
Castings P.L.C. engages in the iron casting and machining activities. It operates through Foundry Operations and Machining Operations segments. The company offers ductile iron, spheroidal graphite iron, austempered ductile iron, SiMo, grey iron, and Ni-resist castings. It also provides fertilising solution annealing, pearlitic quench and temper, temper softening, and austempering heat treatment services; automotive standard e-coat and powder coating, galvanising, plating, gas based surface treatment, and plastic and metal spray coating services; and assembly and insulation services. The company primarily serves the commercial vehicle, automotive, and other markets in the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, rest of Europe, North and South America, and internationally. Castings P.L.C. was founded in 1835 and is based in Brownhills, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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