Costain Group/£COST
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About Costain Group
Ticker
£COST
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Construction & Engineering
Headquarters
Employees
3,095
ISIN
GB00B64NSP76
Website
Costain Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£396M
13.14
£0.11
2.14
£0.02
1.65%
Price and volume
Market cap
£396M
Beta
2.14
52-week high
£1.47
52-week low
£0.74
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
£0.02
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.322
Quick ratio
1.105
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)
5.24%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.45%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.135
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.316
Price to book
1.66
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.12
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
11.772
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.49%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
12.38%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.65%
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 FY24, indicating strong financial performance. (reuters.com)
The company doubled its full-year dividend to 2.4p per share, reflecting confidence in its financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. (reuters.com)
Costain has secured approximately 80% of its forecast revenue for FY25, demonstrating a strong order book and future revenue visibility. (reuters.com)
Technical analysis indicates a strong bearish trend in the long term, suggesting potential challenges in stock price appreciation. (barclays.co.uk)
The company's shares are highly illiquid, which can lead to increased volatility and difficulty in executing large trades without impacting the stock price. (simplywall.st)
Costain has an unstable dividend track record, which may concern investors seeking consistent income. (simplywall.st)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Costain Group stock?
Costain Group (COST) has a market cap of £396M as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Costain Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Costain Group (COST) stock is 13.14 as of June 27, 2025.
Does Costain Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Costain Group (COST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 27, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.024 and the yield is 1.65%. 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.