Corero Network Security PLC (GB:CNS)
LSE:CNS
CNS Stock Chart & Stats
12.00 p
0.40 p(2.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
12.00 p
0.40 p(2.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range8.50 p - 18.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.99K
Average Volume (3M)699.55K
Market Cap
£61.46M
Enterprise Value77.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£458.17K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Sep 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding512,161,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,507,957
30 Day Avg. Volume699,549
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)3.43
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio29.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£20.00Price Target Upside66.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£27.77M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet HealthA conservative, low‑debt capital structure with substantial equity provides durable financial resilience. Over the next 2–6 months this reduces refinancing and solvency risk, preserves capacity for targeted R&D or go‑to‑market spend, and underpins operational flexibility during industry cycles.
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and a 2025 free‑cash‑flow rebound indicate the business converts revenue to cash. Durable cash inflows support recurring product support, fund organic investment in SmartWall, and reduce reliance on external financing for near‑term growth initiatives and working capital needs.
Revenue Growth TrendSteady mid‑single to low‑double digit revenue growth demonstrates sustained market demand for DDoS protection. This durable top‑line momentum supports scale benefits, expands recurring service opportunities, and provides a foundation to improve gross margins and absorptive capacity for fixed costs over subsequent quarters.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilitySwings between modest profit and a small loss reveal fragile operating leverage and inconsistent margin capture. Persisting over the next several months this undermines management's ability to commit to multi‑period investments, complicates forecasting, and increases the risk that margins will remain pressured absent structural cost or pricing fixes.
Free Cash Flow VariabilityMaterial year‑to‑year FCF swings reduce confidence in the durability of internal funding for growth. Over 2–6 months volatility raises the prospect of intermittent external funding needs, constraining strategic flexibility and potentially delaying product investments or channel expansion during weaker cash periods.
Volatile Returns On EquityInconsistent ROE signals the company struggles to convert capital into stable earnings, driven by profit swings rather than leverage. Persisting ROE variability limits long‑term shareholder value creation and suggests structural execution or pricing challenges that could impede sustainable margin expansion.
Corero Network Security News
CNS FAQ
What was Corero Network Security PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Corero Network Security PLC lowest share price was 8.50 p and its highest was 18.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Corero Network Security PLC’s market cap?
Corero Network Security PLC’s market cap is £61.46M.
When is Corero Network Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Corero Network Security PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 22, 2026 which is in 170 days.
How were Corero Network Security PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Corero Network Security PLC released its earnings results on Mar 24, 2026. The company reported 0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.002 p.
Is Corero Network Security PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Corero Network Security PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Corero Network Security PLC pay dividends?
Corero Network Security PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Corero Network Security PLC’s EPS estimate?
Corero Network Security PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Corero Network Security PLC have?
Corero Network Security PLC has 512,161,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Corero Network Security PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Corero Network Security PLC reported an EPS of 0.002 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.348%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Corero Network Security PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CNS
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
Corero Network Security Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£20.00 (66.67% Upside)
£20.00 (66.67% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £18.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-65.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Corero Network Security PLC
Corero Network Security plc provides distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions worldwide. It offers Corero SmartWall products to remove DDoS attack traffic. Its products include SmartWall Threat Defense System appliances for DDoS protection; SmartWall Threat Defense Director, which delivers software edge protection for the networks; SmartWall Threat Defense Cloud that protects against the cloud attacks; and SecureWatch Managed Services, a suite of configuration optimization, monitoring, and mitigation response services. The company also provides installation and training services. It provides its solutions to service, hosting, co-location, edge, and SaaS providers, as well as enterprises. The company was formerly known as Corero plc and changed its name to Corero Network Security plc in June 2011. Corero Network Security plc was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Amersham, the United Kingdom.
CNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
20.00 p
▲(66.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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