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Hollywood Bowl Group PLC (GB:BOWL)
LSE:BOWL
BOWL Stock Chart & Stats
274.50 p
-1.00 p(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
274.50 p
-1.00 p(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range231.50 p - 309.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.04K
Average Volume (3M)557.44K
Market Cap
£394.67M
Enterprise Value615.28M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£235.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Jun 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding167,588,800
10 Day Avg. Volume819,348
30 Day Avg. Volume557,444
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.71
Price to Book (P/B)2.85
Price to Sales (P/S)1.72
P/FCF Ratio11.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£440.00Price Target Upside60.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£271.68M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained free cash flow growth (31%) and strong cash conversion (OCF to net income 2.12) indicate the business reliably converts profits into cash. This underpins capacity for reinvestment, maintenance capex for venues, dividend support and flexibility to pay down debt over the medium term.
High And Stable MarginsRobust gross and EBITDA margins reflect efficient venue operations and favorable unit economics of bowling, F&B and arcade services. High margin structure supports profit retention and resilience to demand fluctuations, enabling funding of promotions and incremental expansion without eroding profitability.
Leading UK Leisure Operator With Diversified RevenueScale as a leading operator plus diversified streams (lane rentals, F&B, arcade, events, brand partnerships) creates resilient revenue mix and cross‑sell opportunities. A broad customer base—families, corporates and parties—smooths seasonality and supports steady footfall and repeat visits over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio around 1.56 and noted rising debt increase interest and refinancing exposure. Elevated leverage can limit strategic flexibility for new sites, make the company sensitive to rate rises, and constrain cash available for dividends or opportunistic investment if not reduced.
Rising Operating CostsA noted decline in gross margin signals pressure from higher input, labor or supply costs. For a hospitality/leisure operator with significant staffing and F&B input costs, sustained cost inflation could erode margins unless offset by price increases or efficiency gains, risking long‑term margin compression.
Exposure To Discretionary Spending CyclesRevenue dependence on discretionary leisure and event spending makes performance sensitive to economic slowdowns and consumer confidence. In downturns customers may cut discretionary outings and events, reducing footfall and spend per visit and increasing volatility in medium‑term revenue growth.
Hollywood Bowl News
BOWL FAQ
What was Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC lowest share price was 231.50 p and its highest was 309.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s market cap?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s market cap is £394.67M.
When is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 08, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC released its earnings results on Dec 16, 2025. The company reported 0.083 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.083 p.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hollywood Bowl Group PLC pay dividends?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.36%. See more information on Hollywood Bowl Group PLC dividends here
What is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hollywood Bowl Group PLC have?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC has 167,588,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.083 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.537%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hollywood Bowl Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BOWL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hollywood Bowl Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£440.00 (60.29% Upside)
£440.00 (60.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BOWL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC
Hollywood Bowl Group plc operates ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centers in the United Kingdom. As of September 30, 2021, it operated 64 centers under the Hollywood Bowl, AMF Bowling, and Puttstars brands. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.
BOWL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
440.00 p
▲(60.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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