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COST Stock Chart & Stats
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range124.40 p - 226.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume354.55K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
£576.73M
Enterprise Value250.30 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£215.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£25.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding263,951,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,084,180
30 Day Avg. Volume1,072,824
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£240.00Price Target Upside10.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA conservatively positioned balance sheet with very low leverage gives Costain durable financial flexibility. Over 2–6 months this supports bidding on larger or longer-duration public projects, cushions against project overruns and interest shocks, and enables selective reinvestment or opportunistic M&A without immediate refinancing risk.
Improving Profitability And MarginsSustained margin expansion and consecutive profitable years indicate structural improvements in project execution and pricing discipline. Over the medium term this implies enhanced operational controls and better contract selection, making earnings less dependent on one-off recoveries and more resilient across project cycles.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh cash conversion (FCF ~87%–100% of net income) signals quality earnings and reliable internal funding. This durable cash generation supports reinvestment in capabilities, working capital for multi-year frameworks, and reduces reliance on external financing — a structural advantage for infrastructure contractors.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue ContractionA three-year top-line decline is a persistent structural concern: shrinking revenue can erode economies of scale, weaken negotiating leverage on frameworks, and limit ability to cover fixed costs. If sustained beyond 6 months it could impair growth prospects and the durability of recent margin gains.
Sharper 2025 Revenue DropAn outsized revenue drop in 2025 raises the risk that the revenue recovery is uneven or driven by timing rather than market strength. Structurally, this may reflect weaker project pipelines or adverse contract mix, which could curtail reinvestment capacity and limit sustainable margin expansion if not reversed.
Historical Cash-Flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, historical swings (including negative OCF/FCF in 2020) indicate exposure to project timing, working-capital swings, and contract billing patterns. This volatility can stress liquidity during downturns and complicate consistent capital allocation over the medium term.
Costain News
COST FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest share price was 124.40 p and its highest was 226.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is £576.73M.
When is Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2027 which is in 215 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.054 p by 0.003 p.
Is Costain Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costain Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costain Group PLC pay dividends?
Costain Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.91%. See more information on Costain Group PLC dividends here
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 263,951,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.054 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.941%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COST
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
Costain Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£240.00 (10.85% Upside)
£240.00 (10.85% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
48.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costain Group PLC
Costain Group PLC, established in 1865 and headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, specializes in providing intelligent infrastructure solutions. Serving the United Kingdom's energy, water, transportation, and defense markets, the company operates through two core segments. The Transportation division focuses on road, rail, and integrated transport projects, while the Natural Resources division addresses needs in the water, energy, and defense sectors. Costain's extensive service offerings include forward-thinking strategic consultancy, expert advisory, advanced digital technology, asset optimization, and the meticulous delivery of complex programs.
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
240.00 p
▲(10.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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