LON:CGS Castings (CGS) Share Price, News & Analysis → FW: 234x Gain (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free CGS Stock Alerts GBX 368 -1.00 (-0.27%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 367▼ 37450-Day Range 324▼ 37852-Week Range 320▼ 428Volume21,280 shsAverage Volume37,273 shsMarket Capitalization£159.93 millionP/E Ratio1,051.43Dividend Yield4.89%Price TargetGBX 550 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Castings alerts: Email Address Castings MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside49.5% UpsideGBX 550 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.08Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.2.17 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 2 buy ratings, 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. 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 5.25%, 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 5,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CGS. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCastings has a news sentiment score of 0.08. 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.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Castings this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Castings insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders21.69% 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 Institutions55.46% of the stock of Castings is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Castings is 1,051.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Castings is 1,051.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 413.13.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCastings has a P/B Ratio of 1.26. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. 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 HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCastings (LON:CGS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Canaccord Genuity GroupMay 1, 2024 | lse.co.ukCastings annual results set to land slightly ahead of expectationsMay 4, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.April 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCastings (LON:CGS) Stock Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $344.66April 20, 2024 | morningstar.comCogstate Ltd CGSApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Castings (LON:CGS)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 explainsMay 4, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.March 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 EaseNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCastings' (LON:CGS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year'sNovember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Castings' (LON:CGS) Returns On CapitalOctober 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCastings P.L.C.'s (LON:CGS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 86% Above Its Share PriceOctober 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comCastings Sees Performance in Line With Views; Aims to Capitalize on Strong Truck DemandSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.comMCU: How Robert Downey Jr. convinced Chris Evans to take Captain America roleSeptember 19, 2023 | msn.comFire breaks out at Sivyer Steel Castings in BettendorfSeptember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCastings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 66% of the companyAugust 15, 2023 | lse.co.ukCastings hails higher demand from commercial vehicle customersAugust 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comCastings Says Strong Demand Has Continued in Year to DateAugust 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCastings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) Is Going Strong But Fundamentals Appear To Be Mixed : Is There A Clear Direction For The Stock?July 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Castings (LON:CGS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?See 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 Earnings6/10/2020Today5/04/2024Get 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 550 High Stock Price TargetGBX 550 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 550 Potential Upside/Downside+49.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.35 Trailing P/E Ratio1,051.43 Forward P/E Ratio12.88 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£15.44 million Net Margins6.81% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity12.26% Return on Assets7.24% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.11 Quick Ratio2.76 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£226.72 million Price / Sales0.71 Cash FlowGBX 61.72 per share Price / Cash Flow5.96 Book ValueGBX 291 per share Price / Book1.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares43,460,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£159.93 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.58 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsAvingtransLON:AVGCrestchicLON:LOADRenoldLON:RNOMpac GroupLON:MPACITM PowerLON:ITMView All CompetitorsInsidersSteve MantBought 1,150 shares on 10/2/2023Total: £384,100.00 ($334.00/share)View All Insider Transactions CGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Castings stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Castings in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" CGS shares. View CGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Castings' stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for Castings' shares. Their CGS share price targets range from GBX 550 to GBX 550. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 550 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CGS shares performed in 2024? Castings' stock was trading at GBX 365 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CGS stock has increased by 0.8% and is now trading at GBX 368. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Castings' earnings last quarter? Castings P.L.C. (LON:CGS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 10th. The company reported $23.05 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $24.80 by $1.75. Castings had a net margin of 6.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.26%. How often does Castings pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Castings? Castings announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be paid a dividend of GBX 4.13 per share on Thursday, January 4th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 23rd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for CGS. Is Castings a good dividend stock? Castings (LON:CGS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.25%. CGS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CGS. What other stocks do shareholders of Castings own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Castings investors own include Autodesk (ADSK), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Avation (AVAP) and Alaska Air Group (ALK). 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. This page (LON:CGS) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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