Firstgroup/£FGP
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About Firstgroup
FirstGroup PLC, trading under the ticker FGP, operates as a leading provider of transport services in the UK. Founded in 1995, the company is primarily involved in the public transportation sector through its substantial bus and rail services. FirstGroup is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, and plays an integral role in the transportation infrastructure of the United Kingdom, enhancing connectivity and fostering sustainable transit solutions.
Ticker
£FGP
Sector
Mobility
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
35,717
Headquarters
Website
Firstgroup Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
10.16
£0.20
1.19
£0.07
3.13%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
1.19
52-week high
£2.40
52-week low
£1.29
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
£0.07
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.696
Quick ratio
0.659
Long term debt to equity
137.446
Total debt to equity
205.221
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
26.82%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.41%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
271.2
Gross margin (TTM)
4.40%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.52%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.40%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
18.98%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£140,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.73%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.73%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
10.159
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.245
Price to book
1.69
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.21
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
2.078
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
48.13%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.13%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
7.45%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-952.81%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.34%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.76%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-30.20%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.68%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
80.79%
What the Analysts think about Firstgroup
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Firstgroup stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
FirstGroup reported its full-year adjusted operating profit increased to £223m and revenue grew 7% to £1.4bn, driven by strength in its bus division and expansion of open-access rail services (FT).
The acquisition of RATP’s London bus operations for £90m raised FirstGroup’s London market share to 12%, supporting its strategy to focus on higher-margin urban bus routes (FT).
A £50m share buyback and a dividend increase highlight FirstGroup’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders and bolsters investor confidence (FT).
FirstGroup faces the renationalisation of its South Western Railway franchise under the new Labour government, causing a gradual loss of revenue from its contracted Train Operating Company (TOC) business (FT).
Despite achieving cost savings, First Bus fell short of its margin targets at 8.9% for the full year (excluding London), underscoring pressure from wage inflation and lower government subsidies (FT).
The company has provisioned £38m to cover loss-making contracts in London, which could impact cash flow and dampen near-term profitability (FT).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Oct 2025.
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Firstgroup Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Firstgroup stock?
Firstgroup (FGP) has a market cap of £1.1B as of October 21, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Firstgroup stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Firstgroup (FGP) stock is 10.16 as of October 21, 2025.
Does Firstgroup stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Firstgroup (FGP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 21, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.065 and the yield is 3.13%. Firstgroup has a payout ratio of 26.82% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Firstgroup dividend payment date?
The next Firstgroup (FGP) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Firstgroup?
Firstgroup (FGP) has a beta rating of 1.19. 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.