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 Value9.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£329.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta1.46
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
£5,769.67Price Target Upside16.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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 71 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 57.3 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Intertek Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£5,769.67 (16.11% Upside)
£5,769.67 (16.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:ITRK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £99.5K 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
-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 provides quality assurance solutions to various industries in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Products, Trade, and Resources. The Products segment offers assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services (ATIC), including laboratory safety, quality and performance testing, second-party supplier auditing, sustainability analysis, products assurance, vendor compliance, process performance analysis, facility plant and equipment verification, and third party certification. This segment serves a range of industries, including textiles, footwear, toys, hardlines, home appliances, consumer electronics, information and communication technology, automotive, aerospace, lighting, building products, industrial and renewable energy products, food and hospitality, healthcare and beauty, and pharmaceuticals. The Trade segment provides cargo inspection, analytical assessment, calibration, and related research and technical services to the petroleum and biofuels industries; inspection services to governments and regulatory bodies to support trade activities; and analytical and testing services to agricultural trading companies and growers. The Resources segment offers technical inspection, asset integrity management, analytical testing, and ongoing training services for the oil, gas, nuclear, and power industries. This segment also provides a range of ATIC service solutions to the mining and minerals exploration industries covering the resource supply chain from exploration and resource development, through to production, shipping, and commercial settlement. The company also offers cyber security services. Intertek Group plc was founded in 1885 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
ITRK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
5,769.67 p
▲(16.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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