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.
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Costain Group Data and Metrics
Costain Group Financial Metrics
Revenue (FY, 2016) | 1.7 b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2015 - FY, 2016), % | 31% |
Gross profit (FY, 2016) | 160.3 m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2016), % | 10% |
Net income (FY, 2016) | 26.4 m |
Market capitalization (24-Jul-2017) | 495.4 m |
Closing share price (24-Jul-2017) | 4.8 |
Cash (31-Dec-2016) | 210.2 m |
| GBP | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 885.2 m | 1.1 b | 1.3 b | 1.7 b |
Revenue growth, % | 21% | 18% | 31% | |
Cost of goods sold | 826.7 m | 1 b | 1.2 b | 1.5 b |
Gross profit | 58.5 m | 60.2 m | 66.7 m | 160.3 m |
Gross profit Margin, % | 7% | 6% | 5% | 10% |
Operating expense total | 39.4 m | 36.7 m | 37.1 m | 41.1 m |
Pre tax profit | 22.6 m | 26 m | 30.9 m | |
Net Income | 21 m | 22.2 m | 26.4 m |
| GBP | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 148.5 m | 146.7 m | 210.2 m |
Accounts Receivable | 95.5 m | 83.5 m | 101.8 m |
Current Assets | 346.9 m | 413.2 m | 505.2 m |
PP&E | 78.5 m | 66.9 m | 75.1 m |
Goodwill | 31 m | 52.3 m | 65.9 m |
Total Assets | 456.4 m | 532.4 m | 646.2 m |
Accounts Payable | 101.5 m | 128.8 m | 175.1 m |
Current Liabilities | 299.3 m | 372.2 m | 441.6 m |
Total Liabilities | 345.6 m | 411.8 m | 546.6 m |
Retained Earnings | 12.6 m | 12 m | 14.6 m |
Total Equity | 110.8 m | 120.6 m | 99.6 m |
Financial Leverage | 4.1 x | 4.4 x | 6.5 x |
| GBP | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash From Operating Activities | 40.6 m | 15.7 m | 67.1 m |
Cash From Financing Activities | 37.9 m | 21 m | 21.6 m |
Income Taxes Paid | (1.6 m) | (3.8 m) | (4.5 m) |
| Y, 2016 | |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | 6.5 x |
