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 | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£49.95 |
| 52 Week High | UK£55.90 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£45.55 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.63% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.22% |
| 1 Year Change | -1.48% |
| 3 Year Change | 56.00% |
| 5 Year Change | 45.12% |
| Change since IPO | 7,035.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Calculating The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Nov 15
Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Oct 30Getting In Cheap On Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Is Unlikely
Sep 12Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 13Is Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Trading At A 22% Discount?
Jul 27Recent updates
Calculating The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Nov 15Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Oct 30Getting In Cheap On Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Is Unlikely
Sep 12Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 13Is Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) Trading At A 22% Discount?
Jul 27Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Jun 28There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Returns On Capital
Jun 17
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.Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.76
May 23Here's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Well Worth Watching
May 21There's Reason For Concern Over Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) Price
Apr 04Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Cranswick (LON:CWK)
Mar 14These 4 Measures Indicate That Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Using Debt Safely
Feb 08A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Jan 23Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) P/E Ratio
Dec 24There May Be Reason For Hope In Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Disappointing Earnings
Dec 08Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be £0.25
Nov 29Slowing Rates Of Return At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Nov 20Cranswick (LON:CWK) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Sep 28What Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) P/E Is Not Telling You
Aug 23Here's What To Make Of Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Jul 31Estimating The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Jul 13Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.673
Jun 21Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.673
Jun 07Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.673
May 24Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) Shares
May 10Cranswick (LON:CWK) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Apr 18A Look At The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Mar 22Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Feb 29Here's Why We Think Cranswick (LON:CWK) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jan 28Slowing Rates Of Return At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Dec 26Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Dividend Will Be £0.227
Dec 05Here's Why Cranswick (LON:CWK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Nov 23Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Nov 02Do Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Sep 21Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Cranswick (LON:CWK)
Aug 16Is Cranswick (LON:CWK) A Risky Investment?
Jul 26Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Jul 02Cranswick (LON:CWK) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.588
Jun 16Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.588
May 26Returns On Capital At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Have Hit The Brakes
Apr 25A Look At The Fair Value Of Cranswick plc (LON:CWK)
Mar 15These 4 Measures Indicate That Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Feb 07Here's What To Make Of Cranswick's (LON:CWK) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Nov 23Is There An Opportunity With Cranswick plc's (LON:CWK) 34% Undervaluation?
Oct 12Return Trends At Cranswick (LON:CWK) Aren't Appealing
Aug 08Cranswick (LON:CWK) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jul 14Cranswick (LON:CWK) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At UK£0.56
Jun 24Shareholder Returns
| CWK | GB Food | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.8% | 0.6% | -1.4% |
| 1Y | -1.5% | -5.6% | 13.8% |
Return vs Industry: CWK exceeded the UK Food industry which returned -5.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CWK underperformed the UK Market which returned 13.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CWK volatility | |
|---|---|
| CWK Average Weekly Movement | 2.2% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 4.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.6% |
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 (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12,190 | 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, and olives and antipasti, 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 under the Ramona’s Kitchen brand name; olives, olive oil, 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£2.64b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£134.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.72b |
Is CWK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CWK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.72b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£2.30b |
| Gross Profit | UK£419.90m |
| Other Expenses | UK£285.60m |
| Earnings | UK£134.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 29, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Nov 25, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.51 |
| Gross Margin | 15.42% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 4.6% |
How did CWK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/24 18:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/29 |
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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Cranswick plc is covered by 20 analysts. 9 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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| Patrick Folan | Barclays |
| Matthew Abraham | Berenberg |
| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |