Intertek Group PLC (IKTSF)
OTHER OTC:IKTSF
IKTSF Stock Chart & Stats
$52.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$52.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$45.86 - $69.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume41.00
Average Volume (3M)692.00
Market Cap
$7.58B
Enterprise Value$7.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$329.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.92
Shares Outstanding153,931,800
10 Day Avg. Volume623
30 Day Avg. Volume692
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 Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$71.83Price Target Upside38.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$47.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient TIC Business ModelIntertek’s core testing, inspection and certification model is fundamentally recurring and regulatory-driven across diversified end markets. That creates predictable fee-based revenue, repeat client relationships and resilient demand that supports steady top-line growth and long-term margin visibility.
High Margins And Strong ROICSustained mid-to-high teens operating margins and persistently high ROIC (~21%) signal durable operational efficiency and pricing power. These characteristics enable reinvestment, dividend capacity and M&A flexibility while insulating profitability against moderate cyclical swings.
Disciplined M&A And Capital AllocationTargeted bolt-on acquisitions in high-margin niches plus a track record of returning cash to shareholders demonstrate disciplined allocation. Accretive deals and defined payout policy preserve growth optionality without jeopardising core profitability or strategic focus over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage TrajectoryA notable rise in debt coupled with declining equity reduces balance-sheet flexibility and increases sensitivity to higher interest costs or weaker cash flow. Sustained higher leverage would constrain strategic choices (buybacks, M&A, reinvestment) and increase refinancing risk through cyclical periods.
Volatile Free Cash FlowAlthough FCF is positive historically, year-to-year volatility and the 2025 decline reduce predictability for debt reduction, dividends and deal funding. This variability elevates execution risk on targets like sustained buybacks/dividends and could force trade-offs between growth capex and cash returns.
Concentration Risk: World Of Energy WeaknessA material slowdown in World of Energy and pockets like Transportation Technology creates earnings cyclicality and amplification of downside in tougher demand periods. Persistent weakness or slower recovery in these areas could pressure company-wide margins and necessitate further restructuring.
Intertek News
IKTSF FAQ
What was Intertek Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Intertek Group PLC lowest stock price was $45.86 and its highest was $69.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Intertek Group PLC’s market cap?
Intertek Group PLC’s market cap is $7.58B.
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 116 days.
How were Intertek Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Intertek Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported $1.924 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $1.924 by $0.
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 $0.778 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.58%. See more information on Intertek Group PLC dividends here
What is Intertek Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Intertek Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 $1.924 in its last earnings report, expectations of $1.924. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -18.531%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Intertek Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IKTSF
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
Intertek Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$71.83 (38.14% Upside)
$71.83 (38.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IKTSF 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
-1.05%
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.
IKTSF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$71.83
▲(38.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.39% Insiders
12.58% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
71.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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