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
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Ground Transportation
Headquarters
Employees
35,717
ISIN
GB0003452173
Website
Firstgroup Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.2B
10.88
£0.20
1.23
£0.06
2.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.2B
Beta
1.23
52-week high
£2.38
52-week low
£1.29
Average daily volume
2.1M
Dividend rate
£0.06
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)
336.6
Gross margin (TTM)
61.56%
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)
10.883
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.263
Price to book
1.81
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
2.226
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
44.93%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
100.02%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.56%
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 a full-year profit of 19.3 pence per share, surpassing market expectations, driven by strong performance in its bus division and recent acquisitions. (reuters.com)
The company announced a £50 million share buyback program and increased its dividend by 18% to 6.5 pence per share, signaling confidence in its financial health. (reuters.com)
Analysts at Berenberg Bank reaffirmed their 'buy' rating for FirstGroup, setting a price target of GBX 215, indicating potential upside for the stock. (americanbankingnews.com)
The nationalization of FirstGroup's South Western Railway unit in May is expected to negatively impact the company's fiscal 2026 revenue, as the unit contributed approximately £1.18 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. (reuters.com)
Analysts forecast a 12% annualized revenue decline for FirstGroup by the end of 2026, a significant reversal from the 4.3% growth over the past five years, suggesting potential challenges ahead. (simplywall.st)
The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 257.49 raises concerns about its financial leverage and potential risks associated with its debt levels. (americanbankingnews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
Firstgroup Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Firstgroup Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
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Firstgroup
Dividend·Payment
£0.048Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Firstgroup stock?
Firstgroup (FGP) has a market cap of £1.2B as of July 10, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Firstgroup stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Firstgroup (FGP) stock is 10.88 as of July 10, 2025.
Does Firstgroup stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Firstgroup (FGP) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 10, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.057 and the yield is 2.56%. 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 is scheduled for August 08, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Firstgroup?
Firstgroup (FGP) has a beta rating of 1.23. 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.