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Close Brothers Group plc CBG.L
Close Brothers Group plc (CBG.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health). It pays a dividend yielding 10.50% (safety: stretched). FY2024 revenue was £793.0M at a 12.7% net margin.
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Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
About Close Brothers Group plc
Close Brothers Group plc, a merchant banking company, engages in the provision of financial services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Commercial, Retail, and Property. The company offers commercial services comprises hire purchase; leasing and loans for capital assets; debt factoring; invoice discounting; asset-based lending; and other specialist financing for SMEs. It also provides development finance for residential properties; funding for commercial properties; and refurbishment and bridging finance. In addition, the company offers retail services, including used car, and motorcycle and light commercial vehicle financing; insurance premium financing; and savings products for individuals and corporates. Further, it provides asset, Braemar, beverage, and premium finance; Winterflood business services, investment trust, and securities; aviation and marine finance; broker solutions; Novitas loans; savings; and commercial acceptance services. Close Brothers Group plc was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
FAQ
Is CBG.L financially healthy?
Close Brothers Group plc's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak).
Does CBG.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Close Brothers Group plc pays a dividend yielding about 10.50% with a 66.8% payout ratio, rated “stretched” for safety.
How profitable is CBG.L?
In FY2024, Close Brothers Group plc had a net margin of 12.7% and a return on equity of 5.4%.
What is CBG.L's P/E ratio?
Close Brothers Group plc's trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is about 6.4×, based on its latest annual earnings.
What is the analyst price target for CBG.L?
The average Wall-Street price target for Close Brothers Group plc is £535.00, about 26.2% above the recent price, from 7 analysts (consensus: buy).
Is CBG.L a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Close Brothers Group plc: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, a P/E of about 6.4×, a dividend yield of 10.50%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2024-07-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.