Close Brothers /£CBG
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About Close Brothers
Close Brothers Group plc, listed under the ticker CBG, is a specialist financial services group based in the UK. Founded in 1878, the company's operations emphasize providing lending, deposit acceptance, and securities trading. It operates primarily in the banking sector, serving both individual and business clients with tailored financial solutions.
Ticker
£CBG
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
3,081
Headquarters
Website
Close Brothers Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£670M
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-£0.67
1.21
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Price and volume
Market cap
£670M
Beta
1.21
52-week high
£5.64
52-week low
£1.80
Average daily volume
788K
Financial strength
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
-11.43%
Operating margin (TTM)
-13.56%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-3.84%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£220,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-0.90%
Return on equity (TTM)
-7.10%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.994
Price to book
0.44
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.5
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.143
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
24.14%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.092
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-26.49%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-212.57%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-9.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-15.22%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.97%
What the Analysts think about Close Brothers
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Close Brothers stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Close Brothers agreed to sell its wealth management division to Oaktree for up to £200 million in equity value, keeping approximately £172 million in upfront cash proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet amid regulatory pressures (Bloomberg).
The company streamlined its business by agreeing to sell Winterflood Securities to Marex for £103.9 million in cash, focusing more closely on its core lending operations and improving capital efficiency (Reuters).
Close Brothers Asset Management increased assets under management by 7% to over £16 billion as of July 2023, demonstrating solid net inflows and strong client demand prior to divestment (Reuters).
After the Supreme Court ruling on motor finance commissions, Close Brothers made no changes to its existing £165 million provision, which raises concerns that it may be under-provided for potential compensation liabilities (Reuters).
The FCA warned that redress for mis-sold motor loans could be among the costliest financial scandals in the UK, yet lenders have put aside just over £2 billion in total—suggesting a substantial funding gap that could force Close Brothers to raise additional capital (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Close Brothers stock?
Close Brothers (CBG) has a market cap of £670M as of October 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Close Brothers stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Close Brothers (CBG) stock is 0 as of October 15, 2025.
Does Close Brothers stock pay dividends?
No, Close Brothers (CBG) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of October 15, 2025.
When is the next Close Brothers dividend payment date?
Close Brothers (CBG) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Close Brothers ?
Close Brothers (CBG) has a beta rating of 1.21. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.