Elementis PLC (GB:ELM)
LSE:ELM
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ELM Stock Chart & Stats
158.80 p
2.80 p(2.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
158.80 p
2.80 p(2.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range136.00 p - 179.60 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume157.39K
Average Volume (3M)863.12K
Market Cap
£879.52M
Enterprise Value1.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£54.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£256.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding572,611,400
10 Day Avg. Volume687,184
30 Day Avg. Volume863,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio14.26
Price to Book (P/B)2.02
Price to Sales (P/S)2.14
P/FCF Ratio24.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£205.00Price Target Upside29.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£606.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leverage Materially Reduced; Stronger Balance SheetMaterial debt reduction and a sizable equity base lower refinancing and solvency risk, giving management durable financial flexibility. This supports bolt‑ons, targeted capex and dividends while insulating the business from cyclical downturns and reducing probability of distress over the medium term.
Sustained Margin Expansion And Operating Profit GrowthConsistent operating margin improvement driven by cost programs and pricing demonstrates structural ability to convert sales into profits. Executing self‑help savings and operational fixes suggests margins can be sustained or improved even if top line is soft, underpinning medium‑term cash generation.
Innovation And High‑margin Personal Care GrowthRecord innovation mix and R&D lift, plus a focused bolt‑on in Personal Care, reinforce a shift toward higher‑margin specialty offerings. Rising innovation sales and targeted M&A increase differentiation, stickier customer relationships and structural margin uplift over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Coatings WeaknessExposure to cyclical coatings and a recent top‑line decline reduce scale and make margin targets harder to hit consistently. Persistent revenue softness limits operating leverage, raises the bar on innovation/portfolio actions to offset lost volumes, and slows progress on medium‑term growth objectives.
Net Losses Persisted; Negative Net MarginsContinued below‑the‑line losses indicate structural items, financing or tax impacts that erode shareholder returns despite operating recovery. Negative net margins suppress ROE and make it harder to rebuild retained earnings, limiting capital deployment flexibility over the medium term.
Weaker Cash Conversion And Near‑term Leverage PressureDeclining FCF and higher net debt after M&A and shareholder returns tighten financial headroom. Working capital build and capex pressure slow cash conversion, meaningful deleveraging is needed to restore balance‑sheet optionality and fund growth without relying on external financing.
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ELM FAQ
What was Elementis PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Elementis PLC lowest share price was 136.00 p and its highest was 179.60 p in the past 12 months.
What is Elementis PLC’s market cap?
Elementis PLC’s market cap is £879.52M.
When is Elementis PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Elementis PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Elementis PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Elementis PLC released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported 0.051 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.051 p.
Is Elementis PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Elementis PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Elementis PLC pay dividends?
Elementis PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 0.97 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.34%. See more information on Elementis PLC dividends here
What is Elementis PLC’s EPS estimate?
Elementis PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Elementis PLC have?
Elementis PLC has 572,611,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Elementis PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Elementis PLC reported an EPS of 0.051 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.497%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Elementis PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ELM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Elementis Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£205.00 (29.09% Upside)
£205.00 (29.09% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £46.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-20.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Elementis PLC
Elementis plc operates as a specialty chemical company in the United Kingdom, North America, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Personal Care, Coatings, Talc, and Chromium. The Personal Care segment produces and sells rheological modifiers and compounded products for antiperspirants/deodorants, bath and soap, color cosmetics, and hair and skin care products. The Coatings segment produces and sells rheological modifiers and additives for industrial finishes, architectural coatings, construction, adhesives and sealants, inks, colorant dispersions, and specialty applications; and bentonite and hectorite clays, as well as polymer-based additives used in drilling, simulation, and cementing applications. The Talc segment produces and supplies talc for use in plastics, paints and coatings, food and pharmaceuticals, ceramics, polyester putties, paper, and pulp sectors. The Chromium segment produces chromium chemicals, such as chromic oxide, chromic acid, chrome sulfate, sodium dichromate, and sodium sulfate for use in pigments, cosmetics, refractories, chrome metal production, metal and plastic finishing, wood treatment, leather tanning, trivalent metal finishing, coatings, and metal passivation, as well as for making detergents, glasses, papers, and starches. It also offers personal care products, waxes, additives and resins, organoclays, colourants, and other specialty additives. Elementis plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
ELM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
205.00 p
▲(29.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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