Should I buy or sell OSB Group stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for OSB Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" OSB shares. View OSB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is OSB Group's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for OSB Group's shares. Their OSB share price targets range from GBX 720 to GBX 800. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 746.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 96.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for OSB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have OSB shares performed in 2024?

OSB Group's stock was trading at GBX 464.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OSB stock has decreased by 18.3% and is now trading at GBX 379.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were OSB Group's earnings last quarter?

OSB Group Plc (LON:OSB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 23rd. The company reported $27.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.60 by $0.30. OSB Group had a net margin of 46.36% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.01%.

How often does OSB Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for OSB Group?

OSB Group announced a dividend on Thursday, March 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 21.80 per share on Tuesday, May 14th. This represents a yield of 4.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10.20. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for OSB .

Is OSB Group a good dividend stock?

OSB Group (LON:OSB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.49%. OSB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 4,923.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for OSB .

What other stocks do shareholders of OSB Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other OSB Group investors own include Genel Energy (GENL) , Premier Oil (PMO) , Sound Energy (SOU) , Shawbrook Group (SHAW) , Virgin Money (VM) , Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) , Sports Direct International (SPD) , Genel Energy (GEGYF) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO) .

How do I buy shares of OSB Group?

Shares of OSB 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 .

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OSB Group (OSB) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 379.52

-2.28 (-0.60%)

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Today's Range: 375.40
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382.80
50-Day Range: 358.20
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468.40
52-Week Range: 277.20
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539

Volume: 382,628 shs
Average Volume: 861,566 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.49 billion

P/E Ratio: 583.87
Dividend Yield: 8.43%
Price Target: GBX 746.67

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OSB Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 96.7% Upside
GBX 746.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.28
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£17.31 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

2.95 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
OSB Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
OSB Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for OSB.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
OSB Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.49%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
OSB Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of OSB Group is 4,923.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for OSB.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
OSB Group has a news sentiment score of 0.28. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for OSB Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
6 people have searched for OSB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added OSB Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, OSB Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £173,077.57 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.18% of the stock of OSB Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
77.00% of the stock of OSB Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of OSB Group is 583.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.62.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of OSB Group is 583.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 455.38.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
OSB Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.75. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About OSB Group Stock (LON:OSB)

OSB Group Plc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialist mortgage lending and retail savings company in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. It provides private rented sector related buy-to-let, commercial and semi-commercial mortgages, residential development finance, secured funding, bridging, and asset finance services. The company also provides buy-to-let and specialist residential mortgages, mortgage servicing, administration and analytical, mortgage originator and servicer, and retail savings products; and back office processing services. OSB Group Plc was founded in 1847 and is based in Chatham, the United Kingdom.

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March 14, 2024 | marketwatch.com

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March 14, 2024 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/23/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend: 4/04/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/14/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Mortgage Finance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:OSB
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.krbs.com
Phone: 44 1634 848 944
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,459
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 746.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 800
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 720
Potential Upside/Downside: +95.8%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.65
Trailing P/E Ratio: 586.77
Forward P/E Ratio: 4.20
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £273.60 million
Net Margins: 46.36%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 13.01%
Return on Assets: 0.99%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: N/A
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £609.60 million
Price / Sales: 2.46
Cash Flow: GBX 547.99 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.70
Book Value: GBX 507 per share
Price / Book: 0.75

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 392,860,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.50 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.44

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Key Executives

Mr. Andrew John Golding (Age 55)
Group CEO & Director
Comp: $1.41M
Ms. April Carolyn Talintyre (Age 59)
CFO & Director
Comp: $870k
Mr. Clive Kornitzer
Group Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Peter Hindle
Group Chief Information Officer
Mr. Alastair Pate
Group Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Richard Wilson
Group Chief Credit & Compliance Officer
Mr. Jason Stanley Elphick B.Com
LLB, LLM, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Hasan Kazmi
Group Chief Risk Officer
Ms. Lisa Odendaal
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Mr. Neil Richardson
Chief Sustainability Officer

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Insiders

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OSB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell OSB Group stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for OSB Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" OSB shares.
View OSB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is OSB Group's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for OSB Group's shares. Their OSB share price targets range from GBX 720 to GBX 800. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 746.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 96.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for OSB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have OSB shares performed in 2024?: OSB Group's stock was trading at GBX 464.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OSB stock has decreased by 18.3% and is now trading at GBX 379.52.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were OSB Group's earnings last quarter?: OSB Group Plc (LON:OSB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 23rd. The company reported $27.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.60 by $0.30. OSB Group had a net margin of 46.36% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.01%.

How often does OSB Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for OSB Group?: OSB Group announced a dividend on Thursday, March 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 21.80 per share on Tuesday, May 14th. This represents a yield of 4.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10.20. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for OSB.
Is OSB Group a good dividend stock?: OSB Group (LON:OSB) pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.49%. OSB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 4,923.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for OSB.
What other stocks do shareholders of OSB Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other OSB Group investors own include Genel Energy (GENL), Premier Oil (PMO), Sound Energy (SOU), Shawbrook Group (SHAW), Virgin Money (VM), Rockhopper Exploration (RKH), Sports Direct International (SPD), Genel Energy (GEGYF), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO).
How do I buy shares of OSB Group?: Shares of OSB 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:OSB) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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OSB Group (OSB) Share Price, News & Analysis

OSB Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About OSB Group Stock (LON:OSB)

OSB Stock Price History

OSB Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

OSB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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