Essentra (ESNT) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£0.81 |
| 52 Week High | UK£1.24 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£0.83 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
| 1 Month Change | -13.13% |
| 3 Month Change | -24.07% |
| 1 Year Change | -12.47% |
| 3 Year Change | -58.97% |
| 5 Year Change | -73.74% |
| Change since IPO | -64.91% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
We Think You Can Look Beyond Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Lackluster Earnings
Apr 06
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Earnings
Aug 08Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
Aug 01These 4 Measures Indicate That Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jun 27Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.0155
Apr 05
Investments In Digitalization And Sustainability Will Expand Product Offerings And Strengthen Customer Retention
Strategic acquisitions and focus on efficiencies are enhancing Essentra's revenue streams and improving margins, aiding organic growth.Essentra (LON:ESNT) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.0155
Mar 22Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 20We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Earnings
Mar 27Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Reducing Its Dividend To £0.012
Aug 19Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Feb 03Essentra (LON:ESNT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Dec 24Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Essentra plc (LON:ESNT)
Nov 03Shareholder Returns
| ESNT | GB Chemicals | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.2% | 1.4% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -12.5% | 24.1% | 26.1% |
Return vs Industry: ESNT underperformed the UK Chemicals industry which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ESNT underperformed the UK Market which returned 26.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ESNT volatility | |
|---|---|
| ESNT Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ESNT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: ESNT's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,998 | Scott Morgan Fawcett | www.essentraplc.com |
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. It also provides machine and hardware products comprising workholding products; feet, castors, and glides; handles, grips, and knobs, clamping handles and indexing levers; handwheels and cranks; and industrial pins, plungers, and lanyards.
Essentra plc Fundamentals Summary
| ESNT fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | UK£236.20m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£2.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£302.00m |
Is ESNT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ESNT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£302.00m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£170.10m |
| Gross Profit | UK£131.90m |
| Other Expenses | UK£129.80m |
| Earnings | UK£2.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 28, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.0074 |
| Gross Margin | 43.68% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.70% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.0% |
How did ESNT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does ESNT pay a reliable dividends?
See ESNT dividend history and benchmarks| Essentra dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | May 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 03 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 21 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 71 days |
Does ESNT pay a reliable dividends?
See ESNT dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/22 18:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
Essentra plc is covered by 15 analysts. 7 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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| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Calum Battersby | Berenberg |
| Michael O'Brien | Canaccord Genuity |