Kier Group plc
Kier Group plc Fundamental Analysis
Kier Group plc (KIERF) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 14.84, profit margin of 1.47%, and ROE of 11.69%. The company generates $4.1B in annual revenue with N/A year-over-year growth of N/A.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 22.3/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze KIERF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakKIERF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ModerateKIERF shows balanced valuation metrics.
Growth Score
ModerateKIERF shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
WeakKIERF carries high financial risk with limited liquidity.
Profitability Score
WeakKIERF struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is KIERF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
KIERF trades at 14.84 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, KIERF's PEG of 2.57 indicates potential overvaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Kier Group plc at 1.73 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 4.66 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does KIERF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Kier Group plc keeps $1.47 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 3.18 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $11.69 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Kier Group plc generates $1.93 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Kier Group plc generates limited operating cash flow of $233.02M, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Kier Group plc produces free cash flow of $222.28M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.51 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
KIERF converts 24.45% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
14.84
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
2.57
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.73
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.22
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
2.30
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.86
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.12
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.02
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.13
vs 25 benchmark
How KIERF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | KIERF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 14.84 | 25.83 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 11.69% | 1291.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 1.47% | -43845.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 2.30 | 0.80 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | 10.66 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 1.93% | -1540652.00% (disorted) | Weak |
KIERF outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Kier Group plc's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
EPS CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
FCF CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure