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KLR.L

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Keller Group plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $2.8B · Avg Vol: $6M/d

97
StockRank
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Q
72
V
64
M
73
P/E (TTM)
13.7x
ROE
25.3%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
2.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Keller Group demonstrates strong momentum and value, reinforced by a significant, active buyback program (1.22% of shares) and positive EPS consensus revisions. Its specialized engineering services are critical for industrial site preparation as global manufacturing capacity expands.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Keller Group plc is the world's largest independent ground engineering contractor, providing specialist geotechnical solutions for a diverse range of construction and infrastructure projects globally. The company's competitive moat is its unparalleled expertise in complex ground engineering techniques, such as foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention, which allows it to undertake the most challenging projects. Keller is a global leader and a highly specialized niche player essential to major construction and infrastructure development.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.9B3.0B3.0B3.1B1.6%3.2B3.3B3.5B6.0%
EPS (GBp)63.30122.80197.40202.4047.3%221.05237.05255.7112.4%
Shares72.2M72.2M71.4M69.2M-4.1%67.7M
Debt198.3M400.0M388.7M334.6M310.4M11.9%312.4M
Equity494.5M515.3M593.7M641.4M9.1%
Op CF54.8M197.0M265.9M258.4M67.7%268.5M
Inv CF-89.0M-70.7M-57.7M-71.2M
Fin CF41.0M-67.7M-145.2M-111.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-7.9%
39.0240.4241.8243.2244.62Jul 24Aug 14Sep 7
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$41.10
RSI (14)
44.5
52W High
$47.59
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
72
ROIC
20.1%89.9
ROE
25.3%91.5
GP/Assets
25.9%72.6
Op. Margin
7.2%48.6
FCF/Assets
9.2%82.2
Piotroski
891.6
Int. Cover
8.3x47.7
D/E Ratio
0.48x42.1
Current Ratio
1.42x36.1
Value
64
P/E (TTM)
13.7x67.4
EV/EBITDA
7.1x74.9
P/FCF
12.3x69.2
P/B
3.2x30.2
P/S
0.6x74.9
Div Yield
2.7%57.7
Momentum
73
52W High %
86%70.2
RS 6M
39%91.3
SMA 50/200
1.35x97.0
EPS Rev 4W
+3.1%67.4
EPS Rev 12W
+10.1%90.0
EPS Improve
+21%35.0
Q Growth
19%55.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.8B
P/E (Forward)
11.3x
Gross Margin
14.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KLR.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KLR.LKeller Group plc(you)$2.8B97Strong Buy
MGNS.LMorgan Sindall Group plc$2.8B94Strong Buy
HILS.LHill & Smith PLC$3.2B83Strong Buy
RNWH.LRenew Holdings plc$1.0B89Strong Buy
COST.LCostain Group PLC$822M94Strong Buy
GFRD.LGalliford Try Holdings plc$813M93Strong Buy
BBY.LBalfour Beatty plc$5.6B79Buy
KIE.LKier Group plc$1.5B75Buy
SFR.LSeverfield plc$152M91Strong Buy
BAB.LBabcock International Group PLC$7.0B48Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 21.5x · Gross margin 36.5%

Keller Group plc (KLR.L): Stock Score Summary

Keller Group plc (KLR.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Keller Group demonstrates strong momentum and value, reinforced by a significant, active buyback program (1.22% of shares) and positive EPS consensus revisions. Its specialized engineering services are critical for industrial site preparation as global manufacturing capacity expands.

Keller Group plc is the world's largest independent ground engineering contractor, providing specialist geotechnical solutions for a diverse range of construction and infrastructure projects globally. The company's competitive moat is its unparalleled expertise in complex ground engineering techniques, such as foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention, which allows it to undertake the most challenging projects. Keller is a global leader and a highly specialized niche player essential to major construction and infrastructure development.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$41.10
Market Cap$2.8B
P/E (TTM)13.70
P/E (Forward)11.34
Price/Book3.18
Return on Equity25.3%
Return on Invested Capital20.1%
Debt/Equity0.48x
Gross Margin14.5%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth10.3%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$226M

Keller Group plc operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keller Group plc’s (KLR.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Keller Group plc (KLR.L) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (64), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Keller Group plc have an economic moat?
Keller Group plc (KLR.L) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Keller Group plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Keller Group plc (KLR.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Keller Group plc in?
Keller Group plc (KLR.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (United Kingdom).