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Cranswick plc CWK.L
Cranswick plc (CWK.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 1.85% (safety: safe). FY2026 revenue was £3.0B at a 5.3% net margin.
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About Cranswick plc
Cranswick plc engages in the production and supply of food products to grocery retailers, food service sector, and other food producers in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company offers fresh pork, gourmet sausages, gourmet bacon and gammon, fresh and coated chicken, ready to eat chicken, gourmet pastries, charcuterie, houmous and dips, cooked meats, olives and antipasti, and cheese, as well as provides food services, such as culinary solutions for pubs, restaurants, quick service restaurants, and coffee shops. It also offers mediterranean food products ; olives, olive oil, nuts, grains, and pulses under the Cypressa brand; snacks and sharing boxes under the Bodega brand; and pet food and supplies under the Vitalin and Alpha Feeds, as well as operates export business. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Hessle, the United Kingdom.
How it ranks in Consumer Defensive · percentile among 79 companies
Percentile vs other Consumer Defensive companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 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
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.159 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.559 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.134 |
| Equity / liabilities | 1.679 |
FAQ
Is CWK.L financially healthy?
Cranswick plc's Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does CWK.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Cranswick plc pays a dividend yielding about 1.85% with a 34.8% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is CWK.L?
In FY2026, Cranswick plc had a net margin of 5.3% and a return on equity of 14.5%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2026-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.