Costain Group PLC
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Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of Costain Group PLC (COST) under the Base Case is 141.37 GBX per share.
Compared with the current market price of 257.5 GBX, the stock appears
Overvalued by 45% .
The intrinsic value is calculated using the DCF method.
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Cheap or expensive for this stock?
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We compare the gap between the stock’s price and our estimated value over time.
- Undervalued can still be historically expensive. The stock may trade below our estimated value, but usually offer an even bigger discount.
- Overvalued can still be historically cheap. The stock may trade above our estimated value, but usually carry an even higher premium.
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Fundamental Analysis
What Costain Group Does
Costain Group PLC is a UK infrastructure company that plans, designs, and builds large public and industrial projects. It works on roads, rail, water networks, energy facilities, and some defense-related work. The company often acts as a contractor and project manager, turning engineering plans into finished assets that can be used for decades.
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom UK
- Employees
- 3 049
- IPO date
- Jan 2, 1986
Costain Group has no economic moat
Costain Group PLC lacks an economic moat, leaving it vulnerable to competitive pressures and market challenges.
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Earnings Waterfall
Costain Group PLC
The intrinsic value for Costain Group PLC (COST) under the Base Case is 141.37 GBX.
Compared with the current market price of 257.5 GBX, the stock appears Overvalued by 45% .