Castings PLC (GB:CGS)
LSE:CGS
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
£102.61M
Enterprise Value89.21M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.6
Beta0.38
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
Very Strong Balance Sheet / Minimal LeverageMinimal leverage and a large stable equity base give Castings durable financial flexibility. This cushion supports capital spending, cyclical downturns and potential opportunistic M&A without pressuring liquidity, strengthening resilience over the next 2–6 months.
Long-term Customer Partnerships And Repeat BusinessEstablished relationships and repeat contracts with automotive and industrial customers create predictable demand and order visibility. That commercial stickiness supports revenue stability and planning, reducing risk from short-term order volatility across a multi-month horizon.
Historically Consistent Operating Cash Flow Pre-2025Prior years' consistent positive operating and free cash flow demonstrate the business's ability to convert earnings into cash. This history indicates underlying cost and working-capital controls that can aid recovery and support obligations if profitability normalizes.
Bears Say
2025 Revenue Decline And Margin CompressionA marked fall in revenue and sharply compressed margins in 2025 highlight the company's cyclicality and exposure to weaker end markets. Sustained lower top-line and margin pressure would reduce reinvestment capacity and could slow recovery, affecting medium-term earnings power.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Weaker Cash Conversion In 2025The shift to negative free cash flow despite reported profits signals working-capital strain or heavier investment, reducing internal funding for capex or dividends. If cash conversion remains weak, the company may need to rely on external financing despite low debt levels.
Sharp Fall In Returns On Equity In 2025A material decline in ROE to low-single-digits reflects deteriorating profitability relative to the equity base. Persistently low ROE undermines long-term shareholder value creation and suggests structural margin or pricing challenges that could persist beyond a single quarter.
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 £102.61M.
When is Castings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Castings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 74 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 0.064 p by 0.021 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 0.064 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.973%.
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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