How to buy Corero Network Security shares

Corero Network Security plc (CNS) is a publicly traded software - infrastructure business based in the UK which employs around 100 staff. Corero Network Security is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 12p is 29.7% up on its price a month ago (9.25p).

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Is Corero Network Security under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Corero Network Security P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

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Frequently asked questions

• Does Corero Network Security pay dividends?

  We're not expecting Corero Network Security to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.

• What percentage of Corero Network Security is owned by insiders or institutions?

  Currently 78.182% of Corero Network Security shares are held by insiders and 15.816% by institutions.

• When does the fiscal year end for Corero Network Security?

  Corero Network Security's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is Corero Network Security based?

  Corero Network Security's address is: Salisbury House, London, United Kingdom, EC2M 5QQ

• Have Corero Network Security's shares ever split?

  Corero Network Security's shares were split on a 1:30 basis on 29 June 2009. So if you had owned 30 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1 share. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Corero Network Security shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 2900% higher share price could have impacted the market appetite for Corero Network Security shares which in turn could have impacted Corero Network Security's share price.

• How to sell Corero Network Security shares

  It's as easy to sell Corero Network Security as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Corero Network Security shares that you already own.

  1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
  2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
  3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
  4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
  5. Sell your Corero Network Security shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

• Can you buy Corero Network Security shares with a debit card?

  Most dealing providers will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.

• What's the easiest way to buy Corero Network Security shares?

  The easiest way to get hold of some Corero Network Security shares is to sign up for a share trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in Corero Network Security shares.

• Do you need to complete a W8-BEN form if you want to invest in Corero Network Security

  If you're investing in a US stock, you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form to minimise your tax liability. Whether these are automatically handled for you depends on your broker, so it would be a good idea to check with them directly.

• What is the key financial information for Corero Network Security?

  Corero Network Security financials

  Revenue TTM	£22.3 million
  Operating margin TTM	9.07%
  Gross profit TTM	£17.8 million
  Return on assets TTM	-0.04%
  Return on equity TTM	-1.04%
  Profit margin	-0.76%
  Book value	0.03p
  Market capitalisation more info button	£61.1 million

  TTM: trailing 12 months

• Can I buy Corero Network Security shares with eToro?

  No. But you may have more luck with IG, Hargreaves Lansdown or Freetrade, as these platforms have a wider coverage of stocks than eToro.