Close Brothers Group plc
CBG
Rank in Stocks
#9716
Close Brothers Group plc is a long-established UK-based merchant bank,... Close Brothers Group plc is a long-established UK-based merchant bank, dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of financial solutions to individuals and small enterprises across the United Kingdom. Its operations are strategically segmented into five core divisions: Commercial, Retail, Property, Asset Management, and Securities. The company offers diverse savings products, encompassing personal, business, and pension deposit accounts. Its extensive lending portfolio features asset finance, asset-based lending, commercial vehicle rental, short-term bridging loans, and insurance premium financing. Close Brothers also facilitates invoice discounting, factoring, and various property finance solutions. Further specialized offerings include funding for general aviation aircraft and marine vessels, sale-and-rent-back services for the brewing sector, and broker finance tailored for the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and transport industries. The group provides leasing services for IT equipment, construction, manufacturing, and other specialized assets, alongside bespoke loan, hire purchase, leasing, and refinancing packages for professionals in the dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary sectors. Beyond traditional banking, Close Brothers delivers financial education, investment management, and planning advice, while empowering self-directed investors with online portfolio management tools and offering dedicated services to financial advisors. On the institutional front, the company provides liquidity and flexible execution services to retail stockbrokers, wealth managers, and institutional investors. Its capabilities also extend to market making, sales, research, corporate broking, and comprehensive dealing, custody, and settlement services for institutional, wealth management, and brokerage clientele. Close Brothers Group plc was established in 1878 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Share Price
$5.33
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$802.65M
Change (1 day)
1.31%
Change (1 year)
-6.53%
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Operating Margin for Close Brothers Group plc (CBG)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -7.19%
According to Close Brothers Group plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -7.19%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -10.18%.
Operating Margin history for Close Brothers Group plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -7.19% | -29.37% |
| 2025 | -10.18% | -139.61% |
| 2024 | 25.70% | 197.80% |
| 2023 | 8.63% | -58.89% |
| 2022 | 20.99% | -9.64% |
| 2021 | 23.23% | 20.80% |
| 2020 | 19.23% | -38.15% |
| 2019 | 31.09% | -5.04% |
| 2018 | 32.74% | -7.44% |
| 2017 | 35.37% | 6.76% |
| 2016 | 33.13% | -4.61% |
| 2015 | 34.73% | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 33.18% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 30.64% | 19.13% |
| 2012 | 25.72% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 22.98% | -5.24% |
| 2010 | 24.25% | 33.46% |
| 2009 | 18.17% | -31.67% |
| 2008 | 26.59% | -16.88% |
| 2007 | 31.99% | 9.07% |
| 2006 | 29.33% | 1.35% |
| 2005 | 28.94% | 21.09% |
| 2004 | 23.90% | 0.00% |
| 2003 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2002 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2001 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -107.55% |
CN
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| 57.52% | -108.00% |
IT
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| 21.82% | -103.03% |
IN
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| 26.74% | -103.72% |
IN
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| 20.55% | -102.86% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin
What is Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin?
Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin is -7.19%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin was -10.18%, compared with 25.70% in 2024.
How has Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin was highest in 2024 (25.70%) and lowest in 2025 (-10.18%).
How does Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Close Brothers Group plc's operating margin (-7.19%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.