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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
£1.2B
10.66
£0.20
1.22
£0.07
2.98%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.2B
Beta
1.22
52-week high
£2.40
52-week low
£1.29
Average daily volume
891K
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)
3.41%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
336.6
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)
10.658
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.257
Price to book
1.76
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.31
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
2.18
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
45.88%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.98%
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 posted a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit for FY 2025 to £222.8 million, a 16% rise in adjusted EPS to 19.4 pence, and a 7% increase in adjusted revenue to £1.37 billion, beating analyst forecasts. (Investing.com)
The company completed an additional £50 million share buyback in March 2025 after a £115 million programme in FY 2025, closing the year with adjusted net debt of £86.9 million, demonstrating strong cash generation and a resilient balance sheet. (Investing.com)
Strategic moves included acquiring RATP London for £90 million—which added £23.2 million in revenue and marked FirstGroup’s entry into the London bus market—as well as major decarbonisation investments (£88 million in electrification and £22 million in co-funding), positioning the group for long-term sustainable growth. (Stockopedia)
South Western Railway transitioned to public ownership on 25 May 2025, slightly lowering First Rail fees and reducing adjusted revenue and profits for the rail division. (Sharecast News)
The Office of Rail and Road rejected applications from FirstGroup and Virgin for new open-access services on the crowded West Coast main line due to lack of capacity, capping the expansion of high-margin open-access rail business. (Financial Times)
Shares declined 2.1% on 30 June 2025 after the Department for Transport urged the ORR to restrict approvals for private open-access rail services, creating regulatory uncertainty over FirstGroup's growth strategy. (ProactiveInvestors)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Sept 2025.
Firstgroup Financial Performance
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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 £1.2B as of September 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Firstgroup stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Firstgroup (FGP) stock is 10.66 as of September 17, 2025.
Does Firstgroup stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Firstgroup (FGP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.065 and the yield is 2.98%. 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 1.22. 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.