Close Brothers /£CBG
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About Close Brothers
Close Brothers Group plc, listed under the ticker CBG, is a specialist financial services group based in the UK. Founded in 1878, the company's operations emphasize providing lending, deposit acceptance, and securities trading. It operates primarily in the banking sector, serving both individual and business clients with tailored financial solutions.
Ticker
£CBG
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
3,081
Headquarters
Website
Close Brothers Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£646M
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-£0.67
1.21
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Price and volume
Market cap
£646M
Beta
1.21
52-week high
£5.64
52-week low
£1.80
Average daily volume
628K
Financial strength
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
-11.43%
Operating margin (TTM)
-13.56%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-3.84%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£220,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-0.90%
Return on equity (TTM)
-7.10%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.949
Price to book
0.42
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.47
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
3.956
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
25.28%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.092
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-26.49%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-212.57%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-9.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-15.22%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.97%
What the Analysts think about Close Brothers
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Close Brothers stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Close Brothers' total capital ratio rose by 80 basis points to 18% and its CET1 ratio reached 14% for the quarter to April 30, 2025, significantly above regulatory minima and its medium-term target, underscoring robust capital resilience (Reuters).
Analysts at KBW said the improved capital position removed the risk of a capital raise to cover potential liabilities, highlighting the group's enhanced financial flexibility (Reuters).
Close Brothers is on track to deliver annualised cost savings of about £25 million by the end of its 2025 financial year, supporting improved operational efficiency and profitability once motor finance uncertainties are resolved (Reuters).
Close Brothers will take an additional £135 million provision related to motor finance mis-selling, raising its total charge to £300 million and cutting its pro-forma CET1 capital ratio by about 130 basis points as of July 31, 2025 (Reuters).
The FCA’s proposed redress scheme could lead to materially higher motor finance provisions in excess of initial estimates, with the UK industry facing liabilities of £8.2–9.7 billion, intensifying cost uncertainty for Close Brothers (Reuters).
Close Brothers’ shares have fallen 57% year-to-date, reflecting investor concerns over ongoing legal and regulatory challenges in its motor finance business (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Close Brothers stock?
Close Brothers (CBG) has a market cap of £646M as of November 12, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Close Brothers stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Close Brothers (CBG) stock is 0 as of November 12, 2025.
Does Close Brothers stock pay dividends?
No, Close Brothers (CBG) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of November 12, 2025.
When is the next Close Brothers dividend payment date?
Close Brothers (CBG) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Close Brothers ?
Close Brothers (CBG) has a beta rating of 1.21. 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.