Kingspan Group plc (KGSPY)
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Kingspan Group
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$93.00
▲(11.89% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/26/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance and a strong technical uptrend. Earnings-call guidance and demand/backlog commentary add support despite near-term headwinds (FX, working capital, input inflation, and roofing ramp). Valuation is the main restraint due to a higher P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Free cash flow & liquidity
Sustained free cash flow and substantial committed liquidity provide durable financial flexibility to fund capex, M&A and share buybacks while maintaining investment-grade-like headroom. A net-debt/EBITDA of c.1.65x and large undrawn RCF reduce refinancing risk and support strategic execution over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion
A marked decline in cash conversion signals more earnings tied up in working capital or investment needs, weakening the quality of reported profits. Over time this can reduce the firm's ability to self‑fund growth, raise financing costs, and increase reliance on debt or disposals during downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free cash flow & liquidity
Sustained free cash flow and substantial committed liquidity provide durable financial flexibility to fund capex, M&A and share buybacks while maintaining investment-grade-like headroom. A net-debt/EBITDA of c.1.65x and large undrawn RCF reduce refinancing risk and support strategic execution over the medium term.
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Kingspan Group (KGSPY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.92B
Dividend Yield0.6%
Average Volume (3M)936.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta (1Y)0.71
Revenue Growth10.21%
EPS Growth8.80%
CountryUS
Employees24,802
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.31
Shares Outstanding180,231,920
10 Day Avg. Volume1,690
30 Day Avg. Volume936
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-15.24
Price to Book (P/B)3.04
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio30.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.49
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Kingspan Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kingspan Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insulation and building envelope solutions in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Americas, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Insulated...
How the Company Makes Money
Kingspan primarily makes money by manufacturing and selling building products to contractors, builders, distributors, and project owners. Its core revenue streams come from (1) insulated panel systems used for walls, roofs, and cold storage applic...
Kingspan Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a broadly positive operational and financial picture: strong top‑line growth at constant currency, solid EBITDA, improving Advances momentum (double intake, +12% revenue, +24% backlog), robust free cash flow and a healthy balance sheet with committed liquidity. Management reiterated medium‑term growth ambitions, a material investment pipeline and confidence in passing through input inflation. Offsetting factors include FX headwinds, some working capital timing effects, weather‑related Q1 softness, ongoing input inflation (especially steel), initial margin dilution in the new U.S. roofing rollout and non‑bankable elements of the backlog. On balance the positives—notably demand, backlog strength, cash generation, emissions progress and a clear capital allocation plan—outweigh the near‑term headwinds.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Group revenue of EUR 9.2 billion, up 7% reported and up 9% at constant exchange rates year‑on‑year.
Negative Updates
FX Headwinds
Foreign exchange movements reduced reported sales by ~EUR 138 million year‑on‑year and shaved ~EUR 21.4 million from profit (EUR 19.6 million in H2). Management cites an estimated EUR 17–18 million FX headwind for 2026 at current spot rates, concentrated in H1.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Group revenue of EUR 9.2 billion, up 7% reported and up 9% at constant exchange rates year‑on‑year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided to around 10% earnings growth in 2026 and reconfirmed prior trading profit guidance of c. €1,050m, with Advances EBITDA at least €300m this year and a longer‑term target of c. €600m over 4–5 years; they expect capex of €350m (vs €325m in 2025) and an effective tax rate of 16.5%. At current spot FX they see a c. €17–18m headwind to 2026 while prior acquisitions annualise to ~€13m; operational momentum entering the year includes insulated panel order bank +8% and panels intake +8% in the first six weeks, Advances revenue +12% in 2025 with backlog +24% and order intake double year‑on‑year in the first six weeks, although weather may soften Q1 before recovery from March. Balance sheet metrics highlighted: 2025 free cash flow €429m, net debt €1.88bn (net debt/EBITDA 1.65x), ~€600m cash, €800m undrawn green RCF and gross debt ~€2.2bn; roofing build‑out is expected to deliver US sales of $150–200m in 2027 and c. $300m in 2028 with roofing margins in single digits in 2027, moving to group averages by 2028.Kingspan Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 8.84B | 8.61B | 8.09B | 8.34B | 6.50B |
| Gross Profit | 2.57B | 2.55B | 2.34B | 2.22B | 1.86B |
| EBITDA | 1.17B | 1.18B | 1.09B | 983.50M | 893.10M |
| Net Income | 644.71M | 665.50M | 640.30M | 598.00M | 554.10M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 9.82B | 9.82B | 8.00B | 7.68B | 6.39B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 584.45M | 1.01B | 938.70M | 649.30M | 641.40M |
| Total Debt | 2.85B | 2.82B | 2.14B | 2.39B | 1.56B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.09B | 5.23B | 4.05B | 4.29B | 3.43B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.48B | 4.29B | 3.85B | 3.32B | 2.89B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 453.56M | 527.80M | 924.50M | 422.80M | 160.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 804.25M | 894.50M | 1.16B | 692.00M | 329.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -602.45M | -1.11B | -458.30M | -1.30B | -708.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -548.08M | 254.60M | -416.30M | 630.80M | -351.70M |
Kingspan Group Technical Analysis
Positive
83.12
Price Trends
89.69
Negative
87.04
Positive
84.21
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.69
Negative
53.81
Neutral
67.92
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KGSPY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 83.12 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 83.72, below the 50-day MA of 89.69, and below the 200-day MA of 84.21, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.81 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.92 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for KGSPY.
Kingspan Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $14.33B | 18.48 | 36.69% | 1.28% | 0.14% | 3.88% | |
76 Outperform | $11.63B | 30.06 | 25.82% | 0.47% | 2.48% | -6.92% | |
71 Outperform | $15.92B | 21.11 | 11.58% | 0.60% | 10.21% | 8.80% | |
64 Neutral | $9.24B | -17.89 | -11.39% | 2.43% | 3.47% | -148.53% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
56 Neutral | $12.91B | 16.37 | -537.31% | 1.94% | -3.62% | 3.41% | |
45 Neutral | $9.42B | 90.31 | 10.11% | ― | -6.44% | -48.84% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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