Cranswick (CWK) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Cranswick plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£54.80 |
| 52 Week High | UK£58.10 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£47.75 |
| Beta | 0.55 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.32% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.67% |
| 1 Year Change | 3.01% |
| 3 Year Change | 63.29% |
| 5 Year Change | 35.31% |
| Change since IPO | 7,728.57% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Feb 13
Do Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) P/E Ratio
There wouldn't be many who think Cranswick plc's ( LON:CWK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.8x is worth a...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.27
The board of Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 23rd of January, with investors...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Key Insights Cranswick's estimated fair value is UK£55.25 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Oct 30
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Getting In Cheap On Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Is Unlikely
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 13
Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
LSE:CWK 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Cranswick's Fair Values from the Community and select yours David Iben...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Is Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Trading At A 22% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cranswick fair value estimate is UK£68.17 Cranswick is...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 29th of August to...Analysis Article • Jun 17
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
New Narrative • Jun 01
Automation And Premium Expansion Will Build A Resilient Industry Future
Investments in automation, supply chain integration, and sustainability are expected to boost operational efficiency, margin strength, and premium market positioning.Analysis Article • May 23
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.76
The board of Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.76 on the 29th of...Analysis Article • May 21
Here's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Apr 04
There's Reason For Concern Over Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.1x Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Cranswick (LON:CWK)
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Feb 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Using Debt Safely
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jan 23
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Key Insights Cranswick's estimated fair value is UK£59.90 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With UK£49.75 share...Analysis Article • Dec 24
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) P/E Ratio
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.6x Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Dec 08
There May Be Reason For Hope In Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Disappointing Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Cranswick plc's ( LON:CWK ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be £0.25
The board of Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.25 per share on the 24th of...Analysis Article • Nov 20
Slowing Rates Of Return At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Leave Little Room For Excitement
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Sep 28
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 23
What Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.5x Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Here's What To Make Of Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Estimating The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cranswick fair value estimate is UK£53.37 With UK£46.15 share...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.673
Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 30th of August to...Analysis Article • Jun 07
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.673
Cranswick plc's ( LON:CWK ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.673 on 30th...Analysis Article • May 24
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.673
The board of Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.673 on the 30th of...Analysis Article • May 10
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) Shares
There wouldn't be many who think Cranswick plc's ( LON:CWK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.5x is worth a...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Mar 22
A Look At The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Cranswick is UK£48.53 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Cranswick's...Analysis Article • Feb 29
Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jan 28
Here's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Slowing Rates Of Return At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Dec 05
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be £0.227
Cranswick plc's ( LON:CWK ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.227 per share on 26th of January. This takes...Analysis Article • Nov 23
Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Cranswick fair value estimate is UK£34.11 Current share price...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Do Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Cranswick (LON:CWK)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Is Cranswick (LON:CWK) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Cranswick plc ( LON:CWK ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Shareholder Returns
| CWK | GB Food | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 3.0% | -5.8% | 15.7% |
Return vs Industry: CWK exceeded the UK Food industry which returned -5.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CWK underperformed the UK Market which returned 15.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CWK volatility | |
|---|---|
| CWK Average Weekly Movement | 3.0% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.8% |
Stable Share Price: CWK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: CWK's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13,114 | Adam Couch | www.cranswick.plc.uk |
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.
Cranswick plc Fundamentals Summary
| CWK fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£2.93b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£158.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.98b |
18.5x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs CWK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CWK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.98b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£2.51b |
| Gross Profit | UK£473.50m |
| Other Expenses | UK£315.20m |
| Earnings | UK£158.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 24, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.96 |
| Gross Margin | 15.88% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.31% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 7.1% |
How did CWK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioDoes CWK pay a reliable dividends?
See CWK dividend history and benchmarks| Cranswick dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 16 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 28 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 9 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 34 days |
Does CWK pay a reliable dividends?
See CWK dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/24 23:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Cranswick plc is covered by 20 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Taylor | Barclays |
| Patrick Folan | Barclays |
| Karl Burns | Berenberg |