Costain Group

We provide innovative engineering and technology-led solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Our Engineering Tomorrow strategy is about identifying, developing and implementing innovative solutions to meet the UK’s major infrastructure needs.

It is our exceptional customer focus and deep understanding of their needs which builds strategic long-term relationships. Our approach, coupled with the ability to collaborate across all levels, drives innovative engineering and technology led solutions across the full life-cycle of an asset.

Our history began in 1865 when the company was founded by Richard Costain. In 2015 the Costain Group commemorates a history spanning 150 years. In celebration, we have set an ambitious target to raise £1 million throughout 2015: “The Costain 150 Challenge”.
At Costain, we have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides tremendous opportunities for everybody. We're looking for skilled, expert and motivated people who'll help us meet national needs in transportation, energy and water.

Revenue(FY, 2017)

£1.7 B

Type	Public
HQ	Maidenhead, GB
Founded	1865
Size (employees)	4,190 (est)+5%
Website	costain.com

Costain Group was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, GB

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Costain Group Office Locations

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Costain Group has offices in Maidenhead, Wythenshawe, London, Aberdeen and in 1 other location

Maidenhead, GB (HQ)

Vanwall Rd

Aberdeen, GB

Blaikie's Quay

Coventry, GB

Eden Rd

London, GB

10 Foster Ln

Wythenshawe, GB

1500 Aviator Way

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Costain Group Financials and Metrics

Costain Group Revenue

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Costain Group's revenue was reported to be £1.68 b in FY, 2017

Summary

GBP
Revenue (FY, 2017)	1.7b
Gross profit (FY, 2017)	87.8m
Gross profit margin (FY, 2017), %	5.2%
Net income (FY, 2017)	32.6m
EBITDA (FY, 2017)	450.6m
EBIT (FY, 2017)	443.0m
Cash (31-Dec-2017)	248.7m

Income Statement

GBP	FY, 1996	FY, 1997	FY, 1998	FY, 1999	FY, 2000	FY, 2001	FY, 2002	FY, 2003	FY, 2004	FY, 2005	FY, 2006	FY, 2007	FY, 2008	FY, 2009	FY, 2010	FY, 2011	FY, 2012	FY, 2013	FY, 2014	FY, 2015	FY, 2016	FY, 2017
Revenue	744.5m	571.4m	381.9m	373.1m	381.2m	457.1m	521.8m	623.5m	673.2m	678.1m	748.4m	747.6m	902.6m	993.4m	924.5m	868.5m	848.4m	885.2m	1.1b	1.3b	1.6b	1.7b
Revenue growth, %																			21%	18%	31%
Cost of goods sold	752.9m	551.4m	362.0m	354.8m	368.2m	440.7m	504.8m	600.9m	645.0m	650.7m	785.9m	716.2m	861.3m	949.2m	883.9m	818.8m	794.2m	826.7m	1.0b	1.2b	1.5b	1.6b
Gross profit	(8.4m)	20.0m	19.9m	18.3m	13.0m	16.4m	17.0m	22.6m	28.2m	27.4m	(37.5m)	31.4m	41.3m	44.2m	40.6m	49.7m	54.2m	58.5m	60.2m	66.7m	76.0m	87.8m

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Balance Sheet

GBP	FY, 1996	FY, 1997	FY, 1998	FY, 1999	FY, 2000	FY, 2001	FY, 2002	FY, 2003	FY, 2004	FY, 2005	FY, 2006	FY, 2007	FY, 2008	FY, 2009	FY, 2010	FY, 2011	FY, 2012	FY, 2013	FY, 2014	FY, 2015	FY, 2016	FY, 2017
Cash	46.4m	74.6m	47.1m	38.0m	51.7m	69.1m	71.8m	72.0m	64.1m	75.2m	56.4m	133.4m	147.3m	120.8m	146.0m	141.7m	107.4m	84.3m	148.5m	146.7m	210.2m	248.7m
Accounts Receivable	28.8m	46.1m	41.1m	48.3m	39.3m	58.2m	64.2m	75.3m	74.8m	149.1m	107.8m	129.6m	94.3m	98.1m	54.9m	84.8m	73.0m	87.4m	95.5m	83.5m	101.8m	110.9m
Inventories	17.0m	3.0m	1.7m	1.5m	1.6m	1.1m	1.6m	1.6m	1.0m	2.0m	2.4m	2.0m	1.6m	2.4m	1.3m	2.3m	1.7m	1.6m	1.3m	2.9m	3.6m	1.4m
Current Assets	281.9m	277.3m	207.5m	182.2m	184.1m	165.8m	183.1m	196.0m	224.8m	243.7m	219.4m	285.7m	329.2m	325.1m	309.3m	332.0m	290.6m	276.5m	346.9m	413.2m	512.9m	537.9m

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Cash Flow

GBP	FY, 1996	FY, 1997	FY, 1998	FY, 1999	FY, 2000	FY, 2001	FY, 2002	FY, 2003	FY, 2004	FY, 2005	FY, 2006	FY, 2007	FY, 2008	FY, 2009	FY, 2010	FY, 2011	FY, 2012	FY, 2013	FY, 2014	FY, 2015	FY, 2016	FY, 2017
Net Income	(62.5m)	(7.7m)	(200.0k)	1.9m	5.1m	8.2m	9.5m	13.2m	15.2m	23.6m	(54.0m)	16.0m	18.2m	14.6m	23.1m	18.7m	23.1m	12.5m	21.0m	22.2m	26.4m	32.6m
Cash From Operating Activities	9.0m	2.4m	22.4m	6.0m	9.0m	19.4m	3.9m	5.8m	10.5m	15.0m	24.1m	19.5m	22.6m	(16.5m)	30.7m	34.8m	(23.1m)	(35.5m)	40.6m	15.7m	67.1m	51.6m
Dividends Paid													4.5m	4.7m	5.4m		6.2m	6.7m	8.4m	10.2m	11.0m	11.9m
Cash From Financing Activities	23.0m	2.5m	(900.0k)	(2.8m)	(3.1m)	(2.9m)		1.2m	700.0k	600.0k	1.0m	59.4m	(4.1m)	(5.0m)	(5.4m)	(4.3m)	(6.2m)	19.1m	37.9m	21.0m	21.6m	(9.0m)