Cranswick PLC (GB:CWK)
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
5,803.00 p
▲(8.26% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:12/07/25
Cranswick's strong financial performance and positive corporate events are the primary drivers of its solid stock score. Technical indicators support a bullish outlook, while valuation remains fair. The absence of earnings call data limits further insights.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent revenue growth indicates strong market demand and effective sales strategies, supporting long-term business expansion and stability.
Negative Factors
Leverage
Moderate leverage requires careful management to avoid financial strain, which could impact future investment and growth capabilities.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent revenue growth indicates strong market demand and effective sales strategies, supporting long-term business expansion and stability.
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Cranswick (CWK) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£2.79B
Dividend Yield2.06%
Average Volume (3M)108.89K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta (1Y)0.59
Revenue Growth6.96%
EPS Growth28.47%
CountryUK
Employees15,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.77
Shares Outstanding54,298,756
10 Day Avg. Volume105,717
30 Day Avg. Volume108,895
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio20.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.41
Price to Sales (P/S)0.85
P/FCF Ratio17.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£5,640.00Price Target Upside5.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.15B
Cranswick Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Cranswick plc manufactures and supplies food products to grocery retailers, food service sector, and other food producers in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company offers fresh pork, gourmet bacon and gammon, fres...
How the Company Makes Money
Cranswick generates revenue primarily through the sales of its various food products, focusing on fresh and processed meat items. Key revenue streams include direct sales to major supermarket chains, wholesalers, and foodservice operators. The com...
Cranswick Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.86B | 2.72B | 2.32B | 2.01B | 1.90B | 1.44B |
| Gross Profit | 444.30M | 408.80M | 295.70M | 276.80M | 265.70M | 186.50M |
| EBITDA | 308.60M | 280.70M | 220.00M | 199.00M | 185.50M | 118.30M |
| Net Income | 148.00M | 134.30M | 111.40M | 103.50M | 92.50M | 69.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.72B | 1.53B | 1.26B | 1.14B | 1.04B | 717.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.30M | 5.90M | 20.40M | 200.00K | 39.90M | 20.50M |
| Total Debt | 413.90M | 178.30M | 121.70M | 106.20M | 131.40M | 14.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 693.00M | 543.30M | 421.50M | 373.60M | 355.00M | 183.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.02B | 987.90M | 842.90M | 768.90M | 686.10M | 534.90M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 27.70M | 78.70M | 64.10M | 64.70M | 109.00M | 8.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 206.70M | 216.30M | 149.20M | 158.40M | 180.90M | 87.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -228.90M | -160.40M | -83.80M | -130.90M | -81.80M | -81.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 23.80M | -77.00M | -45.30M | -66.30M | -81.60M | -6.80M |
Cranswick Technical Analysis
Positive
5360.00
Price Trends
5285.60
Positive
5170.34
Positive
5117.66
Positive
Market Momentum
26.37
Negative
56.64
Neutral
61.71
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CWK, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 5360 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5235.50, above the 50-day MA of 5285.60, and above the 200-day MA of 5117.66, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 26.37 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.64 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.71 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:CWK.
Cranswick Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £1.80B | 4.47 | 15.61% | 1.62% | 2.31% | 8.35% | |
78 Outperform | £2.79B | 8.36 | 14.71% | 2.06% | 6.96% | 28.47% | |
70 Outperform | £1.86B | 6.69 | 12.20% | 0.79% | 7.74% | 31.48% | |
69 Neutral | £12.56B | 7.89 | 8.44% | 2.98% | -2.16% | -24.87% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
58 Neutral | £482.27M | 3.61 | 14.17% | 7.01% | 5.67% | 22.05% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
GB:CWK
Cranswick
5,210.00
53.64
1.04%
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-230.77
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Cranswick Corporate Events
Other
Cranswick Director Adds Shares Under Employee Incentive Plan
Neutral
Feb 24, 2026
Cranswick has disclosed that director Christopher Aldersley acquired a small number of ordinary shares under the company’s 2024 Buy As You Earn Share Incentive Plan. The purchase, made on 23 February 2026 via the London Stock Exchange as par...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Cranswick Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026
Cranswick plc has confirmed that, as of 30 January 2026, it has 54,281,240 ordinary shares of 10p in issue, with each share carrying one voting right and no shares held in treasury. This disclosure sets the official total voting rights figure that...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Cranswick Lifts Profit Expectations After Record Christmas and Broad‑Based Q3 Growth
Positive
Jan 27, 2026
Cranswick reported strong third‑quarter trading for the 13 weeks to 27 December 2025, with revenue growth across all product categories and record Christmas sales in fresh pork, convenience and gourmet festive ranges, particularly in premium...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Cranswick Director Adds Shares Under Employee Incentive Plan
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Cranswick plc has disclosed that director Christopher Aldersley acquired three ordinary shares in the company on 21 January 2026 under its 2024 Buy As You Earn Share Incentive Plan, as part of a regular monthly purchase of partnership shares. Whil...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Cranswick Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure
Neutral
Jan 5, 2026
Cranswick plc has confirmed that, as of 31 December 2025, it has 54,281,240 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in issue, with no shares held in treasury and each share carrying one voting right. This clarification of the company’s total voting...
Other
Cranswick Director Adds Shares Under 2024 Buy As You Earn Plan
Neutral
Dec 23, 2025
Cranswick plc disclosed that director Christopher Aldersley acquired three ordinary shares in the company on 22 December 2025 as Partnership Shares under its 2024 Buy As You Earn Share Incentive Plan, via a regular monthly purchase programme on th...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Cranswick Grants Discounted SAYE Share Options to Three Board Directors
Neutral
Dec 22, 2025
Cranswick plc has granted new options over ordinary shares to three board directors under its Save As You Earn scheme, with Christopher Aldersley and James Brisby each receiving options over 374 shares and Chief Executive Adam Couch receiving opti...
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