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
15,400
ISIN
GB0002318888
Website
Cranswick Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.9B
21.54
£2.46
0.61
£0.92
1.74%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.9B
Beta
0.61
52-week high
£55.90
52-week low
£43.60
Average daily volume
77K
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)
£180,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.14%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.536
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.043
Price to book
2.88
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.66
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
36.084
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.77%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
146.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.74%
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 increased its final dividend by nearly 13% to 76 pence per share, reflecting confidence in its financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. (reuters.com)
Cranswick's China export license for its Norfolk facility was reinstated after a four-year halt, allowing the company to resume shipments to China from early January 2025, potentially opening up significant new revenue streams. (reuters.com)
Berenberg 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)
Some shareholders are expressing concerns over Cranswick's high P/E ratio of 22.6x, which is above the industry average, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings performance. (webull.com)
RBC Capital downgraded Cranswick's stock to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform' in November 2024, indicating that the company's growth expectations are now fully reflected in its current market price, limiting potential for further upside. (asktraders.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jun 2025.
Cranswick Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Cranswick Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul17
Cranswick
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Aug29
Cranswick
Dividend·Payment
£0.76Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cranswick stock?
Cranswick (CWK) has a market cap of £2.9B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cranswick stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cranswick (CWK) stock is 21.54 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Cranswick stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cranswick (CWK) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.923 and the yield is 1.74%. 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 0.61. 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.