Intertek Group (IKTSF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Intertek Group plc is a global assurance, inspection, testing and certification company headquartered in London. It provides a broad range of quality and safety services to industries ranging from consumer goods and retail to electronics, chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and transportation. Through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and over 1,000 offices across more than 100 countries, Intertek helps clients manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance and improve product performance.

The company’s core services include analytical testing, mechanical and electrical testing, inspection and auditing, product certification, and advisory services. Intertek’s laboratories are accredited to international standards, enabling clients to validate product safety, quality and sustainability credentials in fast-moving supply chains. Its tailored solutions extend to fields such as food safety, environmental monitoring, chemical analysis and IT security, with dedicated teams that support clients in meeting evolving industry regulations and consumer expectations.

Founded in 1888 as the National Testing Laboratory, Intertek has grown through strategic acquisitions and the integration of complementary businesses to become a market leader in assurance and certification. The company’s longstanding presence in key regions—Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa—allows it to deliver consistent global service with local expertise. Intertek champions innovation in digital testing platforms, data analytics and remote inspection technologies to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Under the leadership of André Lacroix, who served as CEO from 2015 until early 2022, and his successor Francisco Malheiro, Intertek has continued to expand its service offerings and geographic footprint. By leveraging advances in science and technology, the company seeks to help customers navigate complex regulatory requirements, optimize supply chains and support sustainable business practices worldwide. Intertek’s commitment to quality, integrity and continuous improvement positions it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to safeguard their brands and protect consumers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $76.26 to $76.75
• 50-Day Range: $46.51 to $77.57
• 52-Week Range: $45.86 to $77.84
• Volume: 601 shs
• Average Volume: 1,384 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 63.56
• Dividend Yield: 0.60%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Intertek Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Intertek Group scored higher than 15% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Intertek Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Intertek Group is 63.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.40.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Intertek Group is 63.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.93.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Intertek Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 30.61, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Intertek Group has recently decreased by 15.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Intertek Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.16%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Intertek Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Intertek Group is 38.10%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.78

News Sentiment

Intertek Group has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Intertek Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Intertek Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

42.71% of the stock of Intertek Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/15/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Specialty Business Services
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:IKTSF
• CIK: 1444714
• Web: www.intertek.com
• Phone: 442073963400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 43,908
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 63.56
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A