Costain Group PLC (COST) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of June 2025: -0.051x

Based on the latest financial reports, Costain Group PLC (COST) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.051x as of June 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX-12.50 Million ≈ $-1.52K USD) by net assets (GBX243.50 Million ≈ $29.63K USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.

Costain Group PLC - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2024)

This chart illustrates how Costain Group PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read COST total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Costain Group PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Costain Group PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
SC Estate Builder Bhd KLSE:0109	-0.098x
Datametrex AI Ltd V:DM	-0.189x
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc LSE:BMY	0.004x
JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC LSE:JEMI	0.010x
CXApp Inc. NASDAQ:CXAI	-0.181x
Amatheon Agri Holding NV PA:MLAAH	-0.204x
Nandani Creation Limited NSE:JAIPURKURT	-0.168x
Everland Public Company Limited BK:EVER	0.002x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Costain Group PLC (1991–2024)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Costain Group PLC from 1991 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see COST market cap.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2024-12-31	GBX235.70 Million ≈ $28.68K	GBX42.70 Million ≈ $5.20K	0.181x	-28.64%
2023-12-31	GBX219.40 Million ≈ $26.69K	GBX55.70 Million ≈ $6.78K	0.254x	+280.27%
2022-12-31	GBX211.20 Million ≈ $25.70K	GBX14.10 Million ≈ $1.72K	0.067x	-54.96%
2021-12-31	GBX199.00 Million ≈ $24.21K	GBX29.50 Million ≈ $3.59K	0.148x	+149.57%
2020-12-31	GBX156.50 Million ≈ $19.04K	GBX-46.80 Million ≈ $-5.69K	-0.299x	-46.46%
2019-12-31	GBX157.70 Million ≈ $19.19K	GBX-32.20 Million ≈ $-3.92K	-0.204x	+22.61%
2018-12-31	GBX182.30 Million ≈ $22.18K	GBX-48.10 Million ≈ $-5.85K	-0.264x	-178.75%
2017-12-31	GBX154.00 Million ≈ $18.74K	GBX51.60 Million ≈ $6.28K	0.335x	-50.26%
2016-12-31	GBX99.60 Million ≈ $12.12K	GBX67.10 Million ≈ $8.16K	0.674x	+417.50%
2015-12-31	GBX120.60 Million ≈ $14.67K	GBX15.70 Million ≈ $1.91K	0.130x	-64.47%
2014-12-31	GBX110.80 Million ≈ $13.48K	GBX40.60 Million ≈ $4.94K	0.366x	+144.69%
2013-12-31	GBX43.30 Million ≈ $5.27K	GBX-35.50 Million ≈ $-4.32K	-0.820x	-12.86%
2012-12-31	GBX31.80 Million ≈ $3.87K	GBX-23.10 Million ≈ $-2.81K	-0.726x	-167.80%
2011-12-31	GBX30.80 Million ≈ $3.75K	GBX33.00 Million ≈ $4.02K	1.071x	+31.22%
2010-12-31	GBX37.60 Million ≈ $4.57K	GBX30.70 Million ≈ $3.74K	0.816x	-81.20%
2009-12-31	GBX-3.80 Million ≈ $-462.35	GBX-16.50 Million ≈ $-2.01K	4.342x	+545.55%
2008-12-31	GBX33.60 Million ≈ $4.09K	GBX22.60 Million ≈ $2.75K	0.673x	-5.49%
2007-12-31	GBX27.40 Million ≈ $3.33K	GBX19.50 Million ≈ $2.37K	0.712x	+118.25%
2006-12-31	GBX-55.20 Million ≈ $-6.72K	GBX-18.00 Million ≈ $-2.19K	0.326x	+148.91%
2005-12-31	GBX-22.50 Million ≈ $-2.74K	GBX15.00 Million ≈ $1.83K	-0.667x	-563.54%
2004-12-31	GBX-44.50 Million ≈ $-5.41K	GBX-6.40 Million ≈ $-778.69	0.144x	+159.87%
2003-12-31	GBX17.90 Million ≈ $2.18K	GBX-4.30 Million ≈ $-523.19	-0.240x	-113.10%
2002-12-31	GBX3.00 Million ≈ $365.01	GBX5.50 Million ≈ $669.19	1.833x	-63.67%
2001-12-31	GBX4.30 Million ≈ $523.19	GBX21.70 Million ≈ $2.64K	5.047x	+1128.30%
2000-12-31	GBX25.80 Million ≈ $3.14K	GBX10.60 Million ≈ $1.29K	0.411x	+313.50%
1999-12-31	GBX29.10 Million ≈ $3.54K	GBX-5.60 Million ≈ $-681.36	-0.192x	+81.72%
1998-12-31	GBX18.90 Million ≈ $2.30K	GBX-19.90 Million ≈ $-2.42K	-1.053x	-196.32%
1997-12-31	GBX19.70 Million ≈ $2.40K	GBX-7.00 Million ≈ $-851.70	-0.355x	-126.69%
1996-12-31	GBX-16.00 Million ≈ $-1.95K	GBX-21.30 Million ≈ $-2.59K	1.331x	+190.80%
1995-12-31	GBX-30.80 Million ≈ $-3.75K	GBX-14.10 Million ≈ $-1.72K	0.458x	+2550.39%
1994-12-31	GBX101.70 Million ≈ $12.37K	GBX-1.90 Million ≈ $-231.18	-0.019x	+29.04%
1993-12-31	GBX227.90 Million ≈ $27.73K	GBX-6.00 Million ≈ $-730.03	-0.026x	-105.91%
1992-12-31	GBX75.00 Million ≈ $9.13K	GBX33.40 Million ≈ $4.06K	0.445x	+2137.19%
1991-12-31	GBX276.30 Million ≈ $33.62K	GBX5.50 Million ≈ $669.19	0.020x	--

About Costain Group PLC

LSE:COST UK Engineering & Construction

Market Cap

$6.06 Million

GBX49.82 Billion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#27980 Global

#432 in UK

Share Price

GBX186.80

Change (1 day)

+0.11%

52-Week Range

GBX118.00 - GBX202.00

All Time High

GBX447.15