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Kingspan Group

KRX.IR
49
Construction Materials · Industrials
Price
€77.00
+1.40 (+1.85%)
Market Cap
€13.89B
Exchange
Euronext Dublin
Winston Score
49
Winston is serious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Jul 28, 2026 · filings through Dec 31, 2025

Kingspan Group plc specializes in sophisticated insulation and comprehensive building envelope technologies, serving a global market that spans the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Americas, and other international regions. Its operations are segmented into five distinct divisions: Insulated Panels, Insulation, Light & Air, Water & Energy, and Data & Flooring. The Insulated Panels segment produces advanced insulated panels, structural frameworks, and metal facade components. The Insulation segment offers a range of rigid insulation boards, high-performance technical insulation, and precision-engineered timber systems. Within the Light & Air division, the company develops systems for natural light, effective smoke control, and efficient ventilation. The Water & Energy segment delivers integrated energy and water management solutions alongside supporting services. Lastly, the Data & Flooring division supplies specialized data center storage infrastructure and elevated access flooring. Additionally, the group undertakes trustee and financial activities. Established in 1965, the company maintains its headquarters in Kingscourt, Ireland.

Winston Score History

Share count broadly stable

0.1% over 4y

The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.

Diluted shares outstanding: 182.9M (2021) → 182.7M (2025)

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Quality

Gross Margin
29.1%
Modest — 29.1% gross margin
Operating Margin
10.4%
Modest — 10.4% operating margin
ROCE
7.0%
Weak — 7.0% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales YoY
-19.4%
Shrinking sales (-19.4% YoY)
EPS YoY
-21.1%
Earnings shrinking (-21.1% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

EPS Consistency
4/8 quarters
Earnings inconsistent quarter-to-quarter

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Cash Flow

Cash Conversion
145%
Turns 145% of profit into real cash
FCF Margin
6.7%
Modest free cash flow (6.7%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

Debt / Equity
0.55
Conservative — low debt load (0.55)
Interest Cover
8.95x
Comfortably covers interest (9.0x)

Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.

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Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)
27.0x
Growth-priced — P/E 27.0

P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.

P/E vs Forward
+12.3
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (27.0 → 14.7)

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Dividends

Dividend Yield
0.72%
Small dividend — 0.72% yield

Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.

Dividend Growth
+15.9%
Dividend growing fast (15.9% YoY)

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