Essentra Past Earnings Performance
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Essentra has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 38.5%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 3.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 20.1% per year. Essentra's return on equity is 0.8%, and it has net margins of 0.7%.
Key information
38.50%
Earnings growth rate
38.94%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 4.35% |
| Revenue growth rate | -20.08% |
| Return on equity | 0.79% |
| Net Margin | 0.70% |
| Next Earnings Update | 28 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Analysis Article • Apr 06
We Think You Can Look Beyond Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Lackluster Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Essentra plc's ( LON:ESNT ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some...Analysis Article • Aug 08
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Earnings
LSE:ESNT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Essentra's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Essentra...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
ESNT: Discount Rate And P/E Reset Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Essentra price targets by £0.10 after recent research updates, citing modest adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions while leaving fair value and core operating expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essentra highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with the latest price target trim of £0.10 framed more as a technical adjustment than a reset of the core thesis.Narrative Update • Jun 08
ESNT: Refreshed Dividend Policy And P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Essentra's analyst price target has been trimmed by £0.10, as analysts factor in recent rating changes and refreshed assumptions around discount rates, growth and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Essentra focus on how refreshed assumptions for discount rates, growth and P/E are feeding into valuation, rather than any single company specific event.Narrative Update • May 25
ESNT: Reset Dividend And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Essentra, with the updated price target moving from about £1.76 to £1.67. This reflects recent research that cites a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted growth and margin assumptions, and recent downgrades from major brokers.
Narrative Update • Apr 25
ESNT: FY25 Dividend Policy And Margin Outlook Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Essentra to £1.00 from £1.30, reflecting updated assumptions that include slightly higher discount rates, more modest revenue growth, softer profit margins, a lower future P/E, recent price target cuts and a downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Essentra, with fresh reports highlighting reduced optimism on valuation, execution and growth visibility.Narrative Update • Apr 11
ESNT: Dividend Policy And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Essentra from £1.83 to £1.76, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Essentra recommends a final ordinary dividend of 1.2 pence per share for 2025, with a total 2025 dividend of 2.0 pence per share, compared with a final 1.55 pence and total 2.8 pence for 2024 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Apr 06
We Think You Can Look Beyond Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Lackluster Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Essentra plc's ( LON:ESNT ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some...Narrative Update • Mar 27
ESNT: FY25 Margin Outlook And Dividend Policy Will Support Re Rating View
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Essentra by £1.30. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly reduced discount rate, a higher profit margin outlook and a reduced future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 13
ESNT: FY25 Guidance And Refined Assumptions Will Support A Re Rating View
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Essentra to reflect refreshed assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, resulting in a modestly lower implied fair value in £ terms while keeping the overall thesis broadly unchanged. What's in the News Essentra issued earnings guidance for FY25, with group revenue expected to grow by 2.5% on a constant currency, like-for-like basis.Narrative Update • Feb 27
ESNT: FY25 Guidance And Revised Assumptions Will Support A Re Rating View
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Essentra to £1.30, with the change reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. They see these assumptions as better aligning the valuation with current company fundamentals.Narrative Update • Feb 13
ESNT: Higher Future P/E Will Offset Softer Margins And Revenue Guidance
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Essentra to £1.83 from £1.89. This reflects updated views on slightly softer revenue growth, lower profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 30
ESNT: Guidance On FY25 Revenue Will Support A Rerating View
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Essentra from £1.70 to £1.30, citing a combination of slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a higher discount rate, a lower projected profit margin, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Essentra issued earnings guidance for FY25, with Group revenue expected to grow by 2.5% on a constant currency, like for like basis, giving investors a reference point for management's current outlook (company guidance).Narrative Update • Jan 16
ESNT: Higher Future P/E Will Support Returns Despite Softer Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Essentra, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth and profit margins. This has been partly offset by a higher assumed future P/E of 45.66x compared with the previous 35.36x.Analysis Article • Aug 08
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Earnings
LSE:ESNT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Essentra's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Essentra...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
Essentra plc ( LON:ESNT ) is reducing its dividend to £0.008 on the 24th of Octoberwhich is 36% less than last year's...Analysis Article • Jun 27
These 4 Measures Indicate That Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.0155
The board of Essentra plc ( LON:ESNT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 3rd of July, with investors...
New Narrative • Mar 23
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.Analysis Article • Mar 22
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.0155
Essentra plc ( LON:ESNT ) will pay a dividend of £0.0155 on the 3rd of July. However, the dividend yield of 2.7% still...Analysis Article • Sep 20
Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Essentra's estimated fair value is UK£2.48 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Essentra is estimated...Analysis Article • Mar 27
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Essentra's (LON:ESNT) Earnings
The recent earnings posted by Essentra plc ( LON:ESNT ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Is Reducing Its Dividend To £0.012
Essentra plc's ( LON:ESNT ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to £0.012 on...Analysis Article • Feb 03
Essentra plc (LON:ESNT) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
How far off is Essentra plc ( LON:ESNT ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a...Analysis Article • Dec 24
Essentra (LON:ESNT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Essentra makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 302 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 299 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 295 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 299 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 302 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 306 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 310 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 313 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 316 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 322 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 328 | -17 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 333 | -26 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 338 | -35 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 264 | -31 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 190 | -27 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 246 | -17 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 302 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 519 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 736 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 816 | -1 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 897 | -3 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 906 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 916 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 945 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 974 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 997 | 39 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,019 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,022 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,026 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,018 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,023 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,027 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,026 | -64 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,012 | -58 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 999 | -52 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 951 | 48 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 979 | 52 | -1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,007 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,042 | 69 | 236 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ESNT has a large one-off loss of £1.8M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: ESNT's current net profit margins (0.7%) are lower than last year (3.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ESNT has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 38.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: ESNT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ESNT had negative earnings growth (-81.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (0.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ESNT's Return on Equity (0.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 00:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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 |