Capita PLC (GB:CPI)
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CPI Stock Chart & Stats
292.50 p
0.59 p(4.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
292.50 p
0.59 p(4.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range208.20 p - 415.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume108.32K
Average Volume (3M)600.76K
Market Cap
£377.30M
Enterprise Value603.74M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£264.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£457.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.37
Shares Outstanding120,830,666
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 Upside77.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring, Multi-year ContractsCapita's core fee-for-service model based on multi-year outsourcing contracts creates baseline recurring revenue and multi-period visibility. Over 2–6 months this supports predictable cash generation, client lock-in and the ability to plan investments in service platforms and transitions.
Technology And Digital CapabilitiesCapabilities in digital, data and technology-enabled operations allow Capita to sell higher-value transformation and platform services alongside basic outsourcing. Structurally this diversifies revenue streams, supports higher margins on change work, and improves stickiness versus pure contact-centre competitors.
Reduction In Absolute DebtA meaningful decline in gross debt since 2020 reduces nominal interest burden and refinancing requirements, improving financial flexibility. Over the medium term this lowers solvency risk and gives management more discretion to stabilise operations or fund targeted tech/efficiency investments.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclineA persistent top-line contraction erodes scale advantages, reduces fixed-cost absorption, and weakens negotiating leverage with suppliers and clients. Over months this trend pressures margins, limits ability to fund transformation, and raises the bar for returning to consistent profitability.
Extremely High LeverageVery thin equity and a ~9.6x debt-to-equity ratio leave little buffer against earnings shocks and heighten covenant and refinancing vulnerability. Structurally this raises cost of capital, restricts strategic options and amplifies downside if operating performance remains volatile.
Weak Cash GenerationChronic weak or negative free cash flow undermines the firm's ability to self-fund capex, transitions and debt reductions. Over the medium term reliance on external financing increases, constraining investment in technology and making it harder to rebuild reserves if performance deteriorates.
Capita plc News
CPI FAQ
What was Capita PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Capita PLC lowest share price was 208.20 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 £377.30M.
When is Capita PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Capita PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 73 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 120,830,666 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?
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Capita plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£520.00 (77.78% Upside)
£520.00 (77.78% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £238.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
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
▲(77.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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