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FirstGroup plc FGP.L
FirstGroup plc (FGP.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 8/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 3.28% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was £4.7B at a 2.7% net margin.
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About FirstGroup plc
FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. It operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 5,800 buses and coaches in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
How it ranks in Industrials · percentile among 165 companies
Percentile vs other Industrials companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 8/9 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 · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.154 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.0 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.061 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.236 |
FAQ
Is FGP.L financially healthy?
FirstGroup plc's Piotroski F-score is 8/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does FGP.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. FirstGroup plc pays a dividend yielding about 3.28% with a 26.8% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is FGP.L?
In FY2025, FirstGroup plc had a net margin of 2.7% and a return on equity of 18.3%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2025-03-31. Figures in GBP. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.