Costain Group/£COST
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About Costain Group
Ticker
£COST
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Construction and Engineering
Headquarters
Employees
3,095
ISIN
GB00B64NSP76
Website
Costain Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£418M
13.87
£0.11
2.14
£0.02
1.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
£418M
Beta
2.14
52-week high
£1.55
52-week low
£0.74
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
£0.02
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.322
Quick ratio
1.193
Long term debt to equity
5.431
Total debt to equity
10.946
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
10.46%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.72%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
46.4
Gross margin (TTM)
8.26%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.45%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.65%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.16%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£400,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.62%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.45%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.874
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.334
Price to book
1.76
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.435
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.04%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
12.38%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.56%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-6.07%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
42.31%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.29%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.56%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
73.92%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.48%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-12.85%
What the Analysts think about Costain Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Costain Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Costain Group reported a 7.5% increase in adjusted operating profit to £43.1 million for FY 2024, indicating strong financial performance. (costain.com)
The company's forward work position grew by £1.5 billion to £5.4 billion, providing significant revenue visibility for future years. (costain.com)
Costain secured substantial contracts in the water sector, including £500 million from Southern Water, reflecting its strong market position. (ft.com)
Revenue declined by 6.1% to £1.25 billion in FY 2024, primarily due to the timing of contract starts and completions in the transportation sector. (costain.com)
The net cash balance decreased slightly to £158.5 million from £164.4 million, which may raise concerns about cash flow management. (costain.com)
The construction industry remains susceptible to economic downturns and policy changes, which could impact Costain's project pipeline and profitability. (ft.com)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Costain Group stock?
Costain Group (COST) has a market cap of £418M as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Costain Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Costain Group (COST) stock is 13.87 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Costain Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Costain Group (COST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.024 and the yield is 1.56%. Costain Group has a payout ratio of 10.46% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Costain Group dividend payment date?
The next Costain Group (COST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Costain Group?
Costain Group (COST) has a beta rating of 2.14. 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.