Capita PLC (GB:CPI)
LSE:CPI
CPI Stock Chart & Stats
274.50 p
0.59 p(4.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
274.50 p
0.59 p(4.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range168.01 p - 415.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume108.32K
Average Volume (3M)600.76K
Market Cap
£328.67M
Enterprise Value505.14M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£264.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£457.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.38
Shares Outstanding120,030,670
10 Day Avg. Volume585,131
30 Day Avg. Volume600,765
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)9.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-96.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£520.00Price Target Upside89.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring, Contracted Revenue ModelCapita's core fee-for-service model is built on multi-year outsourcing contracts and recurring charges. That structurally smooths revenue timing, supports long-duration client relationships, and creates opportunities to cross-sell digital and transformation work, underpinning more stable revenue streams over months to years.
Reduced Absolute Debt LevelsA meaningful reduction in gross debt materially lowers interest burden and refinancing pressure versus 2020. Lower nominal leverage improves solvency headroom and reduces short-term refinancing risk, giving management more latitude to focus on operational recovery and strategic investments over the medium term.
Demonstrated Ability To Return To ProfitabilityHistorical profitability in multiple years shows the business can generate positive margins when operating and contract conditions align. This suggests existing cost and delivery capabilities can be re-levered, supporting the case for margin recovery if revenue stabilises or restructuring actions persist.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue DeclineA multi-year top-line contraction erodes scale advantages, reduces pricing leverage on long-term contracts, and increases the fixed-cost burden per unit of revenue. Continued declines weaken long-term margin sustainability and make it harder to restore earnings and cash flow without structural client or service mix improvements.
Extremely Thin Equity And High LeverageVery low equity relative to debt leaves the company vulnerable to earnings shocks and increases bankruptcy or covenant risk if performance worsens. High leverage constrains capital allocation, limits investment capacity, and raises the cost and availability of future financing, impeding durable recovery plans.
Weak, Inconsistent Cash GenerationConsistently weak operating and free cash flow reduces internal funding for working capital and capex, forcing reliance on external financing or asset sales. Structural cash generation shortfalls limit the company's ability to deleverage, invest in technology, or sustain long-term contract transitions without recurring cash support.
Capita plc News
CPI FAQ
What was Capita PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Capita PLC lowest share price was 168.01 p and its highest was 415.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Capita PLC’s market cap?
Capita PLC’s market cap is £328.67M.
When is Capita PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Capita PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 115 days.
How were Capita PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Capita PLC released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported -1.375 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -1.375 p.
Is Capita PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Capita PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Capita PLC pay dividends?
Capita PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 6.769 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Capita PLC dividends here
What is Capita PLC’s EPS estimate?
Capita PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Capita PLC have?
Capita PLC has 120,030,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to Capita PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Capita PLC reported an EPS of -1.375 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -21.622%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Capita PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CPI
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
Capita plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£520.00 (89.44% Upside)
£520.00 (89.44% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £238.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-142.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Capita PLC
Capita plc provides consulting, digital, and software products and services to clients in the private and public sectors in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through Public Service, Experience, and Portfolio divisions. The company offers solutions for finance and accounting, procurement, property and infrastructure, travel and event, and workplace administration. It also provides customer experience transformation, contact management, collection, complaint handling, customer acquisition and retention, customer experience system and software, and data and analytics. In addition, the company offers capita licensing and support, support, digital policing, and engineering practice; education service and local education authority software; various solutions that help businesses create connected experiences that deliver right message across organisations, customers, and suppliers; solutions for central and local government services; corporate learning, fire service college, employability, and capita apprenticeship solutions; and employer branding and marketing, flexible workforce solutions, agile resourcing solutions, executive and specialist recruitment, background checking and vetting, and digital HR management and transformation solutions. Further, it provides pension administration and software, pensions consulting, and data, insights, and remediation solutions; automation, critical communication systems, finance and payment software, local education authority software, management information systems, and workforce management software solutions; cloud, cyber security, digital connectivity, IT services, robotic process automation, and workplace IT; and actuarial, defence, financial, healthcare, housing, legal, public safety, utility, and welfare and employability services. The company was formerly known as The Capita Group plc and changed its name to Capita plc in January 2012. Capita plc was founded in 1984 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
CPI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
520.00 p
▲(89.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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