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Essentra Plc(LSE) ESNT

Current Price£0.96
Market Cap£258.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)-18%
5 Year-67%
1 Year-9%
1 Month+16%
Essentra Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 95.702026-07-24
Essentra Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+7.41%GBX 89.102026-07-17
1 month+16.42%GBX 82.202026-06-24
3 month+14.34%GBX 83.702026-04-24
Year to date-0.93%GBX 96.602025-12-31
1 year-8.51%GBX 104.602025-07-24
3 year-42.35%GBX 166.002023-07-25
5 year-67%GBX 290.002021-07-23
Since inception-18.13%GBX 1.122005-06-06

Essentra Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£258.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£604.40M

Net Income (TTM)

£12.40M

EPS (TTM)

£0.01

P/E Ratio

123.38

Dividend

£0.02

Beta (Volatility)

-0.05 (Low)

Price

£0.96

Volume

730,497

Open

£0.91

Previous Close

£0.96

Daily Range

£0.91 - £0.96

52-Week Range

£0.78 - £1.14

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 28, 2026

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About Essentra Plc

Essentra plc is a global enterprise specializing in crucial components and comprehensive solutions. The company operates through three main divisions: Components, Packaging, and Filters, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and health care.

Products and Services
  • Manufactures plastic, vinyl, and metallic components for various industries
  • Provides packaging solutions including cartons, labels, and printed foils
  • Offers filter products and analytical laboratory services for the roll-your-own market
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of £149.6 million reported in Q4 2025, showing resilience
  • Operating income increased to £11 million in Q4 2025, indicating operational efficiency
  • Strong cash flow generation with £10.1 million from operating activities in Q4 2025
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £605 million, reflecting stable demand
  • Net income of £1.8 million in Q4 2025, demonstrating profitability
  • Dividend yield of 2.13%, providing attractive returns to shareholders
Essentra plc has established itself as a key player in the specialty chemicals sector, focusing on providing essential components and innovative packaging solutions. The company's diverse product offerings cater to a wide range of industries, ensuring a broad customer base. Recent financial performance indicates a positive trajectory, with significant revenue and operating income growth. The ability to generate strong cash flow further enhances the company's financial stability. With a solid dividend yield, Essentra presents an appealing option for investors seeking exposure to the specialty chemicals market.
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Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

2,894

CEO

Scott Morgan Taylor Fawcett

Website

www.essentra.com

Headquarters

Oxford, OX OX5 1HX, GB

ESNT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

45.93%

Operating Margin

5.40%

Net Income Margin

0.70%

Return on Equity

0.79%

Return on Capital

5.35%

Return on Assets

0.44%

Earnings Yield

0.81%

Dividend Yield

2.19%

Payout Ratio

3.19%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£258.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

283.46M

Volume

730.50K

Avg. Volume

474.92K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£282.00M

Operating Income

£37.10M

EBITDA

£85.30M

Operating Cash Flow

£42.40M

Capital Expenditure

-£22.50M

Free Cash Flow

£19.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

£36.20M

Total Debt

£126.80M

Essentra Plc Performance Analysis

Essentra Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 337,900,00012.0%
20232023-12-31GBP 316,300,000-6.4%
20242024-12-31GBP 302,400,000-4.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 302,000,000-0.1%
Essentra Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-306.5%
Q42024-12-31-10.6%
Q22025-06-306.8%
Q42025-12-31-1.8%
Essentra Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP -0.12460.8%
20232023-12-31GBP 0.03N/A
20242024-12-31GBP 0.0433.0%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.01-82.1%
Essentra Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-3013.2%
Q42024-12-31265.1%
Q22025-06-30-96.8%
Q42025-12-31520.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£149.60M

-0.3%

Gross Profit

£72.20M

-12.8%

Gross Margin

48.26%

N/A

Market Cap

£258.80MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£86.32K

N/A

Employees

2,998

N/A

Net Income

£1.80M

-18.2%

EBITDA

£25.50M

+23.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£36.20M

-39.4%

Total Debt

£126.80M

+0.3%

Accounts Receivable

£52.60M

+20.9%

Inventory

£68.70M

+6.2%

Long Term Debt

£119.30M

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

£7.50M

-47.2%

Return on Assets

0.44%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.05%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£3.30M

-73.2%

Operating Cash Flow

£10.10M

-51.2%

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Questions About ESNT

What is the current price of Essentra Plc?

Essentra Plc is trading at £0.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Essentra Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Essentra Plc has traded between £0.78 and £1.14.

How much debt does Essentra Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Essentra Plc reported total debt of £126.80M.

How much cash does Essentra Plc have on hand?

Essentra Plc reported £36.20M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Essentra Plc’s dividend yield?

Essentra Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.19%.

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