CVS Group (CVSG) Stock Overview
Engages in veterinary, online pharmacy, and retail businesses in the United Kingdom and Australia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£11.99 |
| 52 Week High | UK£16.48 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£10.62 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.83% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.74% |
| 1 Year Change | -2.84% |
| 3 Year Change | -42.80% |
| 5 Year Change | -45.13% |
| Change since IPO | 424.73% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 22
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Buyback Pressure Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for CVS Group from £14.20 to £13.40, citing a slightly higher discount rate, updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple following recent neutral Street research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has taken a more cautious stance on CVS Group, with neutral positioning reflecting a balance between the company’s potential and a set of clear execution and valuation questions.
Narrative Update • May 01
CVSG: Neutral Initiation And Stable Assumptions Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CVS Group steady at £16.40, with only small tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. This reflects a neutral stance following recent Street research initiation.Narrative Update • Apr 16
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Steady Fundamentals Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for CVS Group at £16.40. This reflects a neutral recalibration of expectations that aligns with recent Street research highlighting a balanced risk and reward profile following the new coverage initiation.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for CVS Group from about £16.73 to roughly £16.40. This reflects slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher profit margin outlook and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple following recent neutral coverage initiation.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 22
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Buyback Pressure Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for CVS Group from £14.20 to £13.40, citing a slightly higher discount rate, updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple following recent neutral Street research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has taken a more cautious stance on CVS Group, with neutral positioning reflecting a balance between the company’s potential and a set of clear execution and valuation questions.Narrative Update • May 01
CVSG: Neutral Initiation And Stable Assumptions Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CVS Group steady at £16.40, with only small tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. This reflects a neutral stance following recent Street research initiation.Narrative Update • Apr 16
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Steady Fundamentals Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for CVS Group at £16.40. This reflects a neutral recalibration of expectations that aligns with recent Street research highlighting a balanced risk and reward profile following the new coverage initiation.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CVSG: Neutral Coverage And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for CVS Group from about £16.73 to roughly £16.40. This reflects slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher profit margin outlook and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple following recent neutral coverage initiation.Narrative Update • Mar 19
CVSG: Completed Buyback And Margin Outlook Will Support A Stronger Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CVS Group steady at £14.20. This reflects slightly lower assumed revenue growth, balanced by a modestly higher profit margin outlook and a small reduction in the future P/E multiple used in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CVSG: Share Repurchase Completion Will Support Higher Future Price Objective
Analysts have inched their price target for CVS Group higher to £16.73 from £16.62, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News CVS Group completed a share buyback tranche, repurchasing 1,584,690 shares for £20 million, equal to 2.21% of its share capital, under the program announced on October 24, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 18
CVSG: Completed Buyback And Stable Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Near Term Outlook
Analysts have made only a marginal tweak to their fair value outlook for CVS Group, keeping the target around £14.20, as small adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions offset each other rather than driving a clear shift in valuation. What's in the News CVS Group completed a share buyback tranche, repurchasing 1,584,690 shares for £20 million, equal to 2.21% of the company.Narrative Update • Feb 04
CVSG: Completed Buyback And Steady Assumptions Will Support Balanced Near Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on CVS Group slightly higher to reflect small updates to revenue growth and margin assumptions, while keeping fair value broadly unchanged in cash terms. What's in the News CVS Group completed a share buyback tranche covering 1,584,690 shares, representing 2.21% of the company, for a total of £20 million, under the programme announced on October 24, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 21
CVSG: Share Buyback And Steady Outlook Will Support Balanced Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on CVS Group to £14.20, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth of 5.37% and a modestly stronger profit margin of 6.68%, offset by a marginally lower future P/E of 23.54x. What's in the News CVS Group plc has announced a share repurchase program of up to £20 million, with all repurchased ordinary shares to be cancelled as part of its capital allocation policy (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 10
CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...Narrative Update • Jan 07
CVSG: Higher Price Objective Will Be Supported By Share Repurchase Programme
Analysts have lifted their price target on CVS Group to £19.00 from £15.00, citing updated research that supports a higher valuation range for the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the move to a £19.00 price target as support for a higher valuation range, implying they view the current share price as not fully reflecting the company’s potential.Narrative Update • Dec 17
CVSG: Raised Share Price Outlook May Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CVS Group from approximately £12.50 to £14.20 per share, supported by higher Street price targets, including a recent increase to 1,900 GBp, even as they factor in a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate long term revenue growth and margins. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target increase to 1,900 GBp reflects growing confidence in the medium term trajectory, not all market observers are aligned with this more constructive outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 03
CVSG: Higher Price Objective Will Drive Returns Through Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for CVS Group to £19.00 from £15.00, reflecting improved expectations for profit margins and earnings sustainability, despite only minor adjustments to growth assumptions and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Analysts note that the higher price target reflects a more constructive view on the company’s execution and earnings profile, even as headline assumptions for top line expansion remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 19
CVSG: Outperform Rating Will Drive Shareholder Value With New Buyback Plan
Analysts have raised their price target for CVS Group shares from £15.00 to £19.00. They cite improved revenue growth and profit margin projections as factors supporting a more favorable outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 10
At UK£12.08, Is CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) Worth Looking At Closely?
While CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Nov 04
CVSG: Shares Will Gain From Buyback Programme and Dividend Increase
The analyst price target for CVS Group has been raised by £4.00 per share to £19.00, as analysts highlight ongoing confidence in the company's outlook following recent adjustments to growth and profitability forecasts. Analyst Commentary Following the recent price target revision, analysts have provided a range of perspectives on the company’s valuation, execution, and growth outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 24
Investors Appear Satisfied With CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) Prospects
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 54.1x CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Narrative Update • Oct 21
Analysts Lift CVS Group Valuation Following Improved Growth and Dividend Announcement
Analysts have raised their price target for CVS Group from £15.44 to £16.43, citing improved revenue growth and profit margin expectations as key drivers for the upward revision. What's in the News The Board of CVS Group plc has recommended a final dividend payment of 8.5p per Ordinary share, an increase from 8.0p in 2024 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 08
Is There An Opportunity With CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) 30% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for CVS Group is UK£19.70 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CVS Group's...Analysis Article • May 23
CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 25% Share Price Bounce
CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Mar 14
CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CVS Group fair value estimate is UK£17.41 CVS Group is...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Australian Veterinary Expansion And Investments Will Create Future Opportunities
CVS Group's strategic expansions and acquisitions in Australia could drive future revenue growth and increased market share.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Market Participants Recognise CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Analysis Article • Dec 04
CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Oct 16
CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) Price In Tune With Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.2x CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) may be sending very bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Should You Think About Buying CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) Now?
CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Jun 05
CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
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 28
CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Feb 29
CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
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 • Feb 09
Getting In Cheap On CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) Is Unlikely
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 15x, you may...Analysis Article • Dec 11
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG)?
While CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Nov 23
Most Shareholders Will Probably Agree With CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) CEO Compensation
Key Insights CVS Group's Annual General Meeting to take place on 29th of November Salary of UK£430.0k is part of CEO...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Is CVS Group (LON:CVSG) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 27
CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 89% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CVS Group fair value estimate is UK£26.21 Current share price...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Here's Why CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 08
CVS Group's (LON:CVSG) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
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 • Jun 28
We Think CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • May 25
Should You Investigate CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG) At UK£20.72?
CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • May 12
A Look At The Fair Value Of CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG)
Key Insights CVS Group's estimated fair value is UK£20.01 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CVS Group's...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Should You Be Adding CVS Group (LON:CVSG) To Your Watchlist Today?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Feb 01
A Look At The Fair Value Of CVS Group plc (LON:CVSG)
How far off is CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Here's Why We Think CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 30
Returns At CVS Group (LON:CVSG) Are On The Way Up
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Analysis Article • Nov 17
CVS Group plc's (LON:CVSG) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet
We have been pretty impressed with the performance at CVS Group plc ( LON:CVSG ) recently and CEO Richard William...Shareholder Returns
| CVSG | GB Healthcare | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.0% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| 1Y | -2.8% | 9.1% | 19.4% |
Return vs Industry: CVSG underperformed the UK Healthcare industry which returned 9.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CVSG underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CVSG volatility | |
|---|---|
| CVSG Average Weekly Movement | 4.0% |
| Healthcare Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CVSG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: CVSG's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1999 | 9,000 | Richard William Fairman | www.cvsukltd.co.uk |
CVS Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in veterinary, online pharmacy, and retail businesses in the United Kingdom and Australia. It operates through the Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, and Online Retail Business segments. The company is involved in animal veterinary practices and complementary veterinary diagnostic businesses.
CVS Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| CVSG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£841.18m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£16.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£692.80m |
51.0x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs CVSG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CVSG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£692.80m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£393.20m |
| Gross Profit | UK£299.60m |
| Other Expenses | UK£283.10m |
| Earnings | UK£16.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Sep 24, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.24 |
| Gross Margin | 43.24% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.38% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 56.9% |
How did CVSG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.7%
Current Dividend Yield37%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 17:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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
CVS Group plc is covered by 13 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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| Sharanya Gajapathy | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Allan Smylie | Davy |