Costain Group
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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.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1865 | |
| HQ | Maidenhead, GB | Map |
| Website | costain.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Locations
Key People/Management at Costain Group
Andrew Wyllie
Anthony Bickerstaff
Tracey Wood
Martin Hunter
Darren James
Alex Vaughan
Costain Group Office Locations
Costain Group Financials and Metrics
Costain Group Revenue
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2018) | 1.5b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2017 - FY, 2018), % | (13.1%) |
Gross profit (FY, 2018) | 89.9m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), % | 6.1% |
Net income (FY, 2018) | 32.8m |
EBITDA (FY, 2018) | 49.7m |
EBIT (FY, 2018) | 43.1m |
Cash (31-Dec-2018) | 189.3m |
| 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 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 1.5b |
Revenue growth, % | (23%) | (33%) | (2%) | 2% | 20% | 14% | 19% | 8% | 1% | 10% | 0% | 21% | 10% | (7%) | (6%) | (2%) | 4% | 21% | 18% | 25% | 7% | (13%) | |
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 | 1.4b |
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 | 88.2m | 89.9m |
| 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 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 189.3m |
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 | 108.3m | 85.2m |
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 | 1.5m |
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 | 539.8m | 467.3m |
| 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 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 32.8m |
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 | (48.1m) |
Dividends Paid | 4.5m | 4.7m | 5.4m | 6.2m | 6.7m | 8.4m | 10.2m | 11.0m | 13.7m | 15.2m | |||||||||||||
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) | (12.4m) |
| GBP | Y, 2018 |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | 3.2 x |
Costain Group Revenue Breakdown
Costain Group revenue breakdown by business segment: 22.8% from Natural Resources, 77.0% from Infrastructure and 0.3% from Other
Costain Group Online and Social Media Presence
31.7k Twitter followers
Costain Group has 31.7k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.5% month over month and increased 2.2% quarter over quarter
Twitter Engagement Stats for @CostainGroup
3.4k
Tweets
824
Following
31.7k
Followers
19
Tweets last 30 days
12.7
Avg. likes per Tweet
94.7%
Tweets with engagement
Costain Group Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costain Group founded?
Costain Group was founded in 1865.
Who are Costain Group key executives?
Costain Group's key executives are Andrew Wyllie, Anthony Bickerstaff and Tracey Wood.
How many employees does Costain Group have?
Costain Group has 4,190 employees.
What is Costain Group revenue?
Latest Costain Group annual revenue is £1.5 b.
What is Costain Group revenue per employee?
Latest Costain Group revenue per employee is £349.3 k.
Who are Costain Group competitors?
Competitors of Costain Group include Balfour Beatty, Elevance Renewable Sciences and Green Energy Options.
Where is Costain Group headquarters?
Costain Group headquarters is located at Vanwall Rd, Maidenhead.
Where are Costain Group offices?
Costain Group has offices in Maidenhead, Wythenshawe, London, Aberdeen and in 1 other location.
How many offices does Costain Group have?
Costain Group has 5 offices.