LON:CGS Castings (CGS) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 303 +9.00 (+3.06%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 300▼ 30550-Day Range 294▼ 38552-Week Range 286▼ 404Volume8,095 shsAverage Volume34,468 shsMarket Capitalization£131.68 millionP/E Ratio797.37Dividend Yield5.94%Price TargetGBX 390 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Castings alerts: Email Address Castings MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.7% UpsideGBX 390 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£994,840 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.00 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCastings has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCastings has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Castings' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CGS. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCastings is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.85%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCastings does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Castings is 4,736.84%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Castings' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CGS. Previous Next 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCastings has a news sentiment score of -0.65. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.Search Interest2 people have searched for CGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Castings insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £9,948.40 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders21.34% of the stock of Castings is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions51.74% of the stock of Castings is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Castings' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Castings is 797.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Castings is 797.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 458.41.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCastings has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressKamala’s Dirty Election Move… RevealedAccording to former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards… Kamala and her puppet masters are planning this dirty election move… Click here now and learn how to prepare. About Castings Stock (LON:CGS)Castings P.L.C. engages in the iron casting and machining activities. It operates through Foundry Operations and Machining Operations segments. The company offers ductile iron, spheroidal graphite iron, austempered ductile iron, SiMo, and Ni-resist castings. It also provides fertilising solution annealing, pearlitic quench and temper, temper softening, and austempering heat treatment services; automotive standard e-coat and powder coating, galvanising, plating, gas based surface treatment, and plastic and metal spray coating services; and assembly and insulation services. The company primarily serves the commercial vehicle, automotive, and other markets in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, North and South America, and internationally. Castings P.L.C. was founded in 1835 and is based in Brownhills, the United Kingdom.Read More CGS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CGS Stock News HeadlinesAugust 23, 2024 | insidertrades.comSteve Mant Acquires 3,230 Shares of Castings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) StockAugust 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCastings (LON:CGS) shareholders have earned a 2.6% CAGR over the last five yearsSeptember 7, 2024 | True Gold Republic (Ad)China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… . August 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCould The Market Be Wrong About Castings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?May 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Castings P.L.C. (LON:CGS)May 1, 2024 | lse.co.ukCastings annual results set to land slightly ahead of expectationsApril 20, 2024 | morningstar.comCogstate Ltd CGSApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Castings (LON:CGS)September 7, 2024 | True Gold Republic (Ad)China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… . April 18, 2024 | msn.comHistoric Columbus Castings site prepares for next chapter with new tenantMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comFundamental Radar: What makes Electrosteel Castings a play in industrial pipes space? Narendra Solanki explainsMarch 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCastings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 61%March 6, 2024 | investing.comCastings PLC (CGS)February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCastings P.L.C.'s (LON:CGS) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financial Prospects Look Decent: Is The Market Wrong?January 31, 2024 | wsj.comCastings PLCJanuary 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comGlobal Ductile Iron Castings Industry Showcases Market Leaders and Emerging TrendsJanuary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Castings (LON:CGS) five years ago would have delivered you a 25% gainDecember 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Castings (LON:CGS) Passed With EaseSee More Headlines Receive CGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Castings and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/10/2020Ex-Dividend for 8/23 Dividend7/18/2024Dividend Payable8/23/2024Today9/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:CGS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.castings.plc.uk Phone+44-1543-374341FaxN/AEmployees1,251Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 390 High Stock Price TargetGBX 390 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 390 Potential Upside/Downside+28.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.38 Trailing P/E Ratio797.37 Forward P/E Ratio16.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£16.72 million Net Margins7.45% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity12.59% Return on Assets7.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.30 Quick Ratio2.76 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£224.41 million Price / Sales0.59 Cash FlowGBX 50.82 per share Price / Cash Flow5.96 Book ValueGBX 308 per share Price / Book0.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares43,460,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£131.68 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.60 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Adam Vicary BEng (Age 56)FICME, M.Sc., CEO, MD of Brownhills & Executive Director Comp: $414kMr. Steve J. Mant B.Com. (Age 49)BSocSc (Hons), F.C.A., Financial Director, Company Secretary & Executive Director Comp: $328kKey CompetitorsITM PowerLON:ITMAvingtransLON:AVGCrestchicLON:LOADRenoldLON:RNOMpac GroupLON:MPACView All CompetitorsInsidersSteve MantBought 3,230 shares on 8/21/2024Total: £994,840.00 ($308.00/share)Steve MantBought 1,150 shares on 10/2/2023Total: £384,100.00 ($334.00/share)View All Insider Transactions CGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CGS shares performed this year? Castings' stock was trading at GBX 365 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CGS shares have decreased by 17.0% and is now trading at GBX 303. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Castings' earnings last quarter? Castings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $23.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $24.80 by $1.75. Castings had a net margin of 7.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.59%. How do I buy shares of Castings? Shares of CGS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Castings own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Castings investors own include Autodesk (ADSK), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Avation (AVAP) and Alaska Air Group (ALK). 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