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210.00 GBX
P/E
14.71
EPS
0.14
Yield
2.04%
Safety Score
92
P/B
2.13
ROE
15.10
Beta
0.89
Target Price
237.00 GBX
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateAug. 13, 2026
P/E14.71
EPS0.14
Book Value0.97
Price to Book2.13
Debt/Equity9.68
% Insiders1.733%
Growth
Revenue Growth-0.15%
Earnings Growth0.34%
Estimates
Forward P/E11.82
Forward EPS0.17
Target Mean Price237.00
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.04%
Annual dividends0.04 GBX
Ex-Div. DateApril 16, 2026
Payout19.57%
5y avg Yield5.10%

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Is Costain Group PLC a good investment? Costain Group PLC (COST.L) is currently trading at 210.00 GBX. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 237.00 GBX. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 14.71. This relatively low multiple may signal that Costain Group PLC is undervalued compared to historical market norms.

Earnings Schedule: Costain Group PLC is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 13, 2026. 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 20%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Costain Group PLC pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.04 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 Aug. 13, 2026. 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
LSE (United Kingdom) COST.L
FRA (Germany) 5JY.F
Trades
Dividend Yield
2.04%
5y avg 5.10%
Annual Dividends
0.04GBX
Next Ex. Div Date
April 16, 2026
Payout Ratio
19.57%
Dividend History paid per year (GBX)
Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027
3.20 GBX
May 20, 2027 (estimated) 3.2000
2026
4.20 GBX
Oct. 19, 2026 (estimated) 1.0000
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
0.71 GBX
Oct. 31, 2008 0.2353
May 23, 2008 0.4706
Upcoming Dividends
Name Payment Date Status Amount
Costain Group PLC May 26, 2026 3.2 GBX
Costain Group PLC Oct 17, 2025 1.0 GBX
Stock Splits
Split Date Split Ratio to 1
May 10, 2010 0.100000
May 11, 2020 1.060000
Feb. 27, 2014 1.080000
Oct. 3, 2007 1.150000
Nov. 7, 1997 1.050000
June 9, 1995 0.100000
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