Cranswick/£CWK
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About Cranswick
Founded in 1972, Cranswick PLC is a UK food producer specializing in fresh pork and gourmet sausages. Operating within the consumer goods sector, specifically under packaged foods and meats, the company supplies high-quality meat products to the retail and food service industries both domestically and internationally. Cranswick is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CWK and is known for its commitment to sustainability and ethical farming practices.
Ticker
£CWK
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
12,190
ISIN
GB0002318888
Website
Cranswick Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.8B
21.01
£2.46
0.63
£0.92
1.79%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.8B
Beta
0.63
52-week high
£55.90
52-week low
£44.05
Average daily volume
113K
Dividend rate
£0.92
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.69
Quick ratio
1.059
Long term debt to equity
16.388
Total debt to equity
18.048
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.86%
Interest coverage (TTM)
22.17%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
275.7
Gross margin (TTM)
15.42%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.93%
Operating margin (TTM)
7.49%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.05%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£220,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.14%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.008
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.017
Price to book
2.79
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.55
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
35.199
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.84%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
146.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.79%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.77%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
17.36%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.68%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.50%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.10%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.37%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.14%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.50%
What the Analysts think about Cranswick
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cranswick stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Cranswick reported an adjusted pretax profit of £197.9 million for the year ending March 29, 2025, surpassing analysts' expectations of approximately £192 million, driven by strong demand for its pork and poultry products. (reuters.com)
The company's China export license for its Norfolk facility was reinstated in early 2025, allowing it to resume shipments to China, which contributed to a 10.2% increase in fresh pork export revenue. (reuters.com)
Cranswick has been making significant investments to increase production capabilities and broaden its product range, including the acquisition of UK pig genetics company JSR Genetics and sausage manufacturer Blakemans. (reuters.com)
Berenberg Bank downgraded Cranswick's stock from 'Buy' to 'Hold' in November 2024, citing valuation concerns as the stock's P/E ratio increased significantly, placing it above its three-year historical average. (investing.com)
In December 2024, RBC Capital Markets cut Cranswick's rating to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform', indicating a more cautious outlook on the stock's future performance. (webull.com)
Some shareholders have expressed concerns over Cranswick's high P/E ratio of 22.6x, which is above the industry average, suggesting potential overvaluation. (webull.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
Cranswick Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Cranswick Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul17
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Dividend·Ex-dividend
Aug29
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Dividend·Payment
£0.76Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cranswick stock?
Cranswick (CWK) has a market cap of £2.8B as of July 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cranswick stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cranswick (CWK) stock is 21.01 as of July 11, 2025.
Does Cranswick stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cranswick (CWK) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 11, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.923 and the yield is 1.79%. Cranswick has a payout ratio of 36.86% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Cranswick dividend payment date?
The next Cranswick (CWK) dividend payment is scheduled for August 29, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Cranswick?
Cranswick (CWK) has a beta rating of 0.63. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.