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Essentra PLC(ESNT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward50Moderate
Risk57Medium-High
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Thin 3% profit margin · 2.3% dividend yield
ESNT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Essentra PLC | Basic Materials
Dividend King
Market Cap:280.84M
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Reward Rating
50
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
57
Medium-High
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: 183p.

What is Essentra PLC?

Essentra plc engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal items in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific.

ESNT · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

ESNT stands out on valuation and profitability, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

ESNT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation68/100

    P/E 14.9× · PEG 1.38

  • Profitability66/100

    4% net margin · 3% ROE

Watchouts 3

  • Growth34/100

    Rev +0.1% CAGR · earnings -26.7%

  • Balance sheet40/100

    Interest covered 1.6×

  • Cash flow42/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

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

What is Essentra PLC?

Essentra plc engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal items in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers electronic products, such as cable management, PCB hardware, fiber management, cable ties and clips, and motion control and power transmissions; and fasteners, including nuts and washers, rivets and panel fastening, rods and screws, spacers and standoffs, and point of sale products. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 280.84M, and a P/E ratio of 32.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (50)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and profitability offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap280.84M
P/E Ratio32.8667
Dividend Yield2.33%
52 Week High122.7976
52 Week Low86.43
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding285M
No. of Employees3,000
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.859
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.essentraplc.com
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