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240.50 GBX
P/E
18.71
EPS
0.14
Yield
2.04%
Safety Score
92
P/B
2.63
ROE
15.16
Beta
0.89
Target Price
257.00 GBX
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateMarch 16, 2027
P/E18.71
EPS0.14
Book Value1.00
Price to Book2.63
Debt/Equity12.61
% Insiders2.008%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.03%
Earnings Growth0.06%
Estimates
Forward P/E15.01
Forward EPS0.17
Target Mean Price257.00
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.04%
Annual dividends0.05 GBX
Ex-Div. DateSept. 17, 2026
Payout30.00%
5y avg Yield5.10%

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Is Costain Group PLC a good investment? Costain Group PLC (COST.L) is currently trading at 240.50 GBX. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 257.00 GBX. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 18.71. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.

Earnings Schedule: Costain Group PLC is expected to release its next earnings report on March 16, 2027. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.17.

For income investors, Costain Group PLC pays a dividend yield of 2.04%. With a payout ratio of 30%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Costain Group PLC pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.05 GBX (2.04% yield).

What asset class is Costain Group PLC?

Costain Group PLC is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 2 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be March 16, 2027. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.14.

Company Profile

Costain Group PLC provides infrastructure solutions for the transportation, energy, water, and defense sectors in the United Kingdom. The company operates in two segments, Transportation and Natural Resources. It operates in the road, rail, and integrated transport markets, as well as in the water, energy, defense, and nuclear energy markets. The company also provides engineering, construction, maintenance, renewals, advisory, design, and consulting services, as well as solutions. Costain Group PLC was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Exchange Ticker
FRA (Germany) 5JY.F
LSE (United Kingdom) COST.L
Trades
Dividend Yield
2.04%
5y avg 5.10%
Annual Dividends
0.05GBX
Next Ex. Div Date
Sept. 17, 2026
Payout Ratio
30.00%
Dividend History paid per year (GBX)
Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
▸2027
3.20 GBX
May 20, 2027 (estimated) 3.2000
▸2026
5.20 GBX
Oct. 23, 2026 2.0000
May 26, 2026 3.2000
▸2025
3.00 GBX
Oct. 17, 2025 1.0000
May 29, 2025 2.0000
▸2024
1.20 GBX
Oct. 18, 2024 0.4000
May 28, 2024 0.8000
▸2023
0.40 GBX
Oct. 27, 2023 0.4000
▸2019
12.99 GBX
Oct. 18, 2019 3.5765
May 17, 2019 9.4118
▸2018
13.55 GBX
Oct. 19, 2018 4.8471
May 18, 2018 8.7059
▸2017
12.38 GBX
Oct. 20, 2017 4.4706
May 19, 2017 7.9059
▸2016
10.87 GBX
Oct. 21, 2016 4.0471
May 20, 2016 6.8235
▸2015
9.41 GBX
Oct. 23, 2015 3.5294
May 22, 2015 5.8824
▸2014
10.35 GBX
Oct. 24, 2014 3.0588
April 25, 2014 7.2941
▸2013
10.35 GBX
Oct. 25, 2013 3.5294
May 24, 2013 6.8235
▸2012
9.65 GBX
Oct. 26, 2012 3.2941
May 25, 2012 6.3529
▸2011
8.94 GBX
Oct. 28, 2011 3.0588
May 20, 2011 5.8824
▸2010
3.34 GBX
Oct. 29, 2010 2.8235
May 21, 2010 0.5176
▸2009
0.73 GBX
Oct. 30, 2009 0.2588
May 22, 2009 0.4706
▸2008
0.74 GBX
Oct. 31, 2008 0.2697
May 23, 2008 0.4706
Upcoming Dividends
Name Payment Date Status Amount
Costain Group PLC Oct 23, 2026 Upcoming 2.0 GBX
Costain Group PLC May 26, 2026 3.2 GBX
Stock Splits
Split Date Split Ratio to 1
June 9, 1995 1:10
Nov. 7, 1997 1.05
Oct. 3, 2007 1.15
May 10, 2010 1:10
Feb. 27, 2014 1.08
May 11, 2020 1.06
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