Should I buy or sell Grafton Group stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Grafton Group in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" GFTU shares. View GFTU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Grafton Group's stock price target for 2024?

2 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Grafton Group's shares. Their GFTU share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,200. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,150 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GFTU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GFTU shares performed in 2024?

Grafton Group's stock was trading at GBX 911.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GFTU stock has increased by 3.2% and is now trading at GBX 940. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Grafton Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Grafton Group?

Grafton Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 26 per share on Thursday, May 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for GFTU .

Is Grafton Group a good dividend stock?

Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,285.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for GFTU .

What other stocks do shareholders of Grafton Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Grafton Group investors own include Diageo (DGE) , Greencore Group (GNC) , Diageo (DEO) , CRH (CRH) , Travis Perkins (TPK) , Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) , CRH (CRH) , DCC (DCC) , Sientra (SIEN) and Staffline Group (STAF) .

How do I buy shares of Grafton Group?

Shares of GFTU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Today's Range: 930
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951.30
50-Day Range: 940
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1,008
52-Week Range: 737.20
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1,026.60

Volume: 225,082 shs
Average Volume: 396,235 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.89 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,119.05
Dividend Yield: 3.83%
Price Target: GBX 1,150

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Grafton Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 22.3% Upside
GBX 1,150 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£11.40 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.77 out of 5 stars

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Grafton Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Grafton Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for GFTU.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Grafton Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.64%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Grafton Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Grafton Group is 4,285.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for GFTU.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Grafton Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Grafton Group insiders have sold 266.30% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £31,118.10 in company stock and sold £113,986.59 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 9.03% of the stock of Grafton Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
75.25% of the stock of Grafton Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Grafton Group is 1,119.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.53.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Grafton Group is 1,119.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 398.70.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Grafton Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.58. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Grafton Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.17. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Grafton Group Stock (LON:GFTU)

Grafton Group plc engages in the distribution, retailing, and manufacturing businesses in Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Its Distribution segment distributes building materials, paint, tools, ironmongery, fixings, and accessories, workwear and PPE, and spare parts; materials and plant for mechanical services, heating, plumbing, and air movement; and trade, DIY, and self-build markets with building materials, timber, doors and floors, plumbing and heating, bathrooms, and landscaping products under the Selco, Leyland SDM, Chadwicks, MacBlair, Isero, Polvo, Gunters en Meuser, TG Lynes, and IKH brands. The company's Retailing segment retails home and garden products through stores, including DIY products, paints, lighting products, homestyle products, housewares, bathroom products, and kitchens, as well as gardening and Christmas products under the Woodie's brand. Its Manufacturing segment manufactures dry mortars and wooden staircases; and drainage, ducting and roofline systems under the CPI Mortar, StairBox, and MFP brand names. Grafton Group plc was founded in 1902 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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GFTU Stock News Headlines

April 3, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Grafton Group plc (LON:GFTU) Insider Purchases £31,118.10 in Stock

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Boy Scout troop hosting spaghetti dinner in Grafton to raise funds

April 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Grafton Group's (LON:GFTU) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.26

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November 23, 2023 | msn.com

The Grafton centre: Latest on plans for multi-million pound revamp of the shopping centre

October 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) shareholders have earned a 7.5% CAGR over the last three years

October 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 5, 2023 | msn.com

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Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

August 11, 2023 | morningstar.com

Grafton Group PLC Units

July 12, 2023 | msn.com

Grafton Group shares on the up as the Woodie's DIY store owner rakes in more sales in the first half

June 6, 2023 | health.usnews.com

Orthopedic Physician Assistants in North Grafton, MA

May 30, 2023 | msn.com

Grafton hosts one of the state’s oldest traditions with 156th annual Memorial Day Parade

April 29, 2023 | msn.com

Grafton Memorial Day Parade looking for show vehicles

April 10, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Grafton police are investigating report of a 7-year-old child being offered candy in a Costco bathroom

April 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Grafton Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations

March 31, 2023 | usnews.com

Grafton High School

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Is Grafton Group plc (LON:GFTU) Worth UK£8.4 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

March 21, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

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Ex-Dividend for 5/9 Dividend: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/09/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:GFTU
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.graftonplc.com
Phone: 353 1 216 0600
Fax: N/A
Employees: 9,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,150
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,200
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,100
Potential Upside/Downside: +22.3%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.84
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,119.05
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.72
P/E Growth: 1.58
Net Income: £148.72 million
Net Margins: 6.41%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 8.74%
Return on Assets: 3.97%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 38.24
Current Ratio: 2.46
Quick Ratio: 1.56

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2.32 billion
Price / Sales: 0.82
Cash Flow: GBX 390.97 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.40
Book Value: GBX 806 per share
Price / Book: 1.17

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 201,470,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.89 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.52

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Key Executives

Mr. Eric Born B.A.
M.B.A., CEO & Director
Mr. David Llewelyn Arnold B.Sc. (Age 58)
F.C.M.A., FCT, Group CFO & Director
Comp: $610k
Mr. Jonathon Sowton
Group Strategic Development Director
Ms. Paula Harvey
Group HR Director
Mr. Charles Rinn FCCA
M.B.A., Group Financial Controller & Secretary
Mr. Bert Bunschoten
Chief Executive of Isero
Mr. Howard Luft
Chief Executive Officer of Selco Branch

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Insiders

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GFTU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Grafton Group stock right now?: 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Grafton Group in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" GFTU shares.
View GFTU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Grafton Group's stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Grafton Group's shares. Their GFTU share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,200. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,150 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for GFTU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GFTU shares performed in 2024?: Grafton Group's stock was trading at GBX 911.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GFTU stock has increased by 3.2% and is now trading at GBX 940.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Grafton Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Grafton Group?: Grafton Group declared a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 26 per share on Thursday, May 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 10. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for GFTU.

Is Grafton Group a good dividend stock?: Grafton Group (LON:GFTU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,285.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for GFTU.
What other stocks do shareholders of Grafton Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Grafton Group investors own include Diageo (DGE), Greencore Group (GNC), Diageo (DEO), CRH (CRH), Travis Perkins (TPK), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), CRH (CRH), DCC (DCC), Sientra (SIEN) and Staffline Group (STAF).
How do I buy shares of Grafton Group?: Shares of GFTU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:GFTU) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Grafton Group (GFTU) Share Price, News & Analysis

Grafton Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Grafton Group Stock (LON:GFTU)

GFTU Stock Price History

GFTU Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

GFTU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™