Intertek Group PLC (GB:ITRK)
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ITRK Stock Chart & Stats
4969.00 p
20.00 p(0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
4969.00 p
20.00 p(0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range3,519.42 p - 5,722.41 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume28.46K
Average Volume (3M)477.00K
Market Cap
£8.39B
Enterprise Value9.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£329.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.5
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.19
Shares Outstanding153,931,800
10 Day Avg. Volume426,570
30 Day Avg. Volume477,003
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio11.35
Price to Book (P/B)6.73
Price to Sales (P/S)2.12
P/FCF Ratio18.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£5,776.25Price Target Upside16.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Recurring TIC Business And Diversified End MarketsIntertek's core Testing, Inspection and Certification model generates repeat B2B revenue across consumer goods, industrial, energy and infrastructure. Steady multi-year revenue growth reflects diversified demand and recurring service relationships that support predictable medium-term cash flows and client stickiness.
Strong Margins And High Capital ReturnsSustained mid-teens operating margins and ROIC above 20% indicate durable profitability and efficient capital allocation. Margin expansion highlights pricing power and operational leverage in higher-value services, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment or shareholder distributions.
Strategic Differentiation: ATIC, AI And Targeted M&AInvestment in end-to-end ATIC services, AI assurance products and targeted bolt-on acquisitions deepens high-margin capabilities and creates differentiated SaaS/data offerings. This builds durable competitive advantages and expands addressable markets beyond commoditized testing work.
Bears Say
Rising Balance-sheet Risk In 2025A sharp increase in debt alongside lower equity weakens financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk if trends persist. Higher leverage limits room for opportunistic M&A, increases interest exposure, and elevates vulnerability to cyclical revenue swings over the medium term.
Uneven And Softer Free Cash FlowAlthough cash generation is generally positive, volatility and the 2025 FCF decline reduce the certainty of funding for capex, dividends and M&A. Persistent softness would constrain capital allocation flexibility and could force tougher trade-offs between growth investments and shareholder returns.
Material Segment Weakness And Restructuring In World Of EnergySignificant declines in the World of Energy, notably in Transportation Technology and CEA, reduce group resilience and have triggered restructuring. Prolonged underperformance in this segment could depress group margins, necessitate further charges, and limit overall organic growth potential.
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ITRK FAQ
What was Intertek Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Intertek Group PLC lowest share price was 3519.42 p and its highest was 5722.41 p in the past 12 months.
What is Intertek Group PLC’s market cap?
Intertek Group PLC’s market cap is £8.39B.
When is Intertek Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Intertek Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Intertek Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Intertek Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported 1.451 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 1.451 p by 0 p.
Is Intertek Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Intertek Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Intertek Group PLC pay dividends?
Intertek Group PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 107.7 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.44%. See more information on Intertek Group PLC dividends here
What is Intertek Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Intertek Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does Intertek Group PLC have?
Intertek Group PLC has 153,931,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Intertek Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Intertek Group PLC reported an EPS of 1.451 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 1.451 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -18.136%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Intertek Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ITRK
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Intertek Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£5,776.25 (16.25% Upside)
£5,776.25 (16.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:ITRK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Intertek Group PLC
Intertek Group plc, founded in London in 1885, is a venerable global provider of comprehensive quality assurance solutions, operating extensively across the United Kingdom, the United States, and various international markets. The company's diverse service portfolio is organized into three primary divisions: Products, Trade, and Resources. The Products segment is dedicated to guaranteeing the safety, quality, and performance of an expansive array of consumer and industrial goods. Its offerings encompass detailed laboratory testing, independent auditing of suppliers, thorough sustainability assessments, product compliance verification, process optimization analysis, validation of facilities and equipment, and impartial third-party certification. This division serves a broad spectrum of industries, including textiles, footwear, toys, electronics, automotive, aerospace, building materials, healthcare, food service, and pharmaceuticals, among others. The Trade segment plays a crucial role in facilitating global commerce through essential inspection, analytical, and calibration services. It primarily supports the petroleum and biofuels sectors, provides vital inspection services for governments and regulatory bodies involved in international trade, and delivers specialized analytical and testing capabilities to agricultural trading companies and growers. Finally, the Resources segment caters to heavy industries such as oil, gas, nuclear, and power. Its services include technical inspections, proactive asset integrity management, advanced analytical testing, and ongoing training programs. Moreover, this segment offers full lifecycle quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification (ATIC) services for the mining and minerals exploration industries, covering every stage from initial prospecting and resource development to production, logistics, and commercial settlement. Intertek Group plc also extends its expertise to provide cybersecurity services, addressing contemporary industrial challenges.
ITRK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
5,776.25 p
▲(16.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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