Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Somewhat favourable analyst view
About
Essentra plc is a global enterprise specializing in crucial components and comprehensive solutions. Its Components division manufactures and distributes diverse items, including plastic injection-molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metallic products. These are supplied to key sectors such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, and construction. This division offers a broad spectrum of component solutions like caps, plugs, wire and cable management systems, flange protectors, knobs, handles, grips, PCB and electronics hardware, and precision tools, all designed for protective and finishing applications. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels, and printed foils, particularly for blister pack usage, alongside developing packaging and authentication solutions primarily for the health and personal care industries. Essentra's Filter division supplies filters and packaging solutions for the roll-your-own market, offers analytical laboratory services, and develops next-generation products, including e-cigarette and heat-not-burn solutions. Incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the company operated as Filtrona plc until its rebranding to Essentra plc in June 2013.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT
Target Price
The average target price of ESNT.L is 168 and suggests 54.9% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to inc