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Close Brothers Group plc(CBG)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward58Moderate
Risk45Moderate
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Thin -5% profit margin · Revenue down 6% YoY
CBG
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Close Brothers Group plc | Financial Services
Balanced
Market Cap:658.49M
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Reward Rating
58
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
45
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 529p.

What is 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.

CBG · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

CBG stands out on balance sheet and valuation, but watch the volatility signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

CBG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Balance sheet77/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 0.7×

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 7.6× · PEG 3.84

Watchouts 1

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is 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 is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 658.49M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (58)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap658.49M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High563.5
52 Week Low314.3786
Last AnnualJuly
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding151M
No. of Employees2,600
IndustryBanks - Regional
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.225
CurrencyGBX
Websitewww.closebrothers.com
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