Costain Group PLC
OTC:CSGQF
Costain Group PLC
Costain Group Plc engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire and currently employs 3,311 full-time employees. The company works with its clients in their business and investment planning to develop solutions to meet changing needs, leveraging its deep client insight, edge expertise and a range of capabilities. The company improves its clients’ business performance by providing value adding consultancy and advisory services, leveraging its deep client insight, edge expertise and a range of capabilities. The company transforms business performance and infrastructure intelligence through the development and integration of edge digital technology solutions built on its client insight. The company combines its deep client insight and edge expertise to increase capacity, improve resilience and minimize downtime. The company operates through two segments: Transportation and Natural Resources.
Costain Group Plc engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire and currently employs 3,311 full-time employees. The company works with its clients in their business and investment planning to develop solutions to meet changing needs, leveraging its deep client insight, edge expertise and a range of capabilities. The company improves its clients’ business performance by providing value adding consultancy and advisory services, leveraging its deep client insight, edge expertise and a range of capabilities. The company transforms business performance and infrastructure intelligence through the development and integration of edge digital technology solutions built on its client insight. The company combines its deep client insight and edge expertise to increase capacity, improve resilience and minimize downtime. The company operates through two segments: Transportation and Natural Resources.
Revenue: First half revenue was GBP 525 million, reflecting growth in natural resources but offset by a decline in transport due to project completions and the rephasing of HS2.
Profitability: Operating profit margin increased to 3.2%, up from 2.5% the prior year, with adjusted operating profit up 3% despite lower revenue.
Outlook: Management reaffirmed confidence in meeting full-year profit expectations and highlighted a significant step-up in revenue and operating profit targeted for 2027.
Order Book: Forward work position grew to GBP 5.6 billion, more than 4x last year’s revenue, providing strong future visibility.
Cash & Dividends: Net cash at half-year was GBP 144.9 million and is expected to reach around GBP 170 million by year-end; dividend payments have resumed and are increasing.
Market Environment: Infrastructure investment remains at record highs in sectors including water, energy, and transport, supporting robust demand.
Share Price Reaction: Management viewed the recent share price drop as an overreaction, reaffirming business strength and undervaluation.
