Helical PLC (GB:HLCL)
LSE:HLCL
HLCL Stock Chart & Stats
187.00 p
-0.26 p(-0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
187.00 p
-0.26 p(-0.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range174.00 p - 247.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume942.00
Average Volume (3M)136.38K
Market Cap
£218.47M
Enterprise Value338.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£30.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£150.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.1
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding123,335,200
10 Day Avg. Volume68,429
30 Day Avg. Volume136,377
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)7.57
P/FCF Ratio218.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£216.00Price Target Upside15.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)£16.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Balance Sheet LeverageNet leverage has meaningfully eased to ~0.41 with equity of £426m against £176m debt, lowering refinancing strain and increasing financial flexibility. This stronger capital structure supports ongoing development activity and investment choices without immediate heavy equity issuance.
Project Funding And DeriskingLarge loan facilities and forward-funding/forward-sale arrangements materially de‑risk development projects: they reduce near-term capital intensity and execution risk, enable an "equity‑light" pipeline and improve predictability of returns and cash requirements over coming quarters.
Capital-recycling Development ModelA disciplined capital‑recycling model that sells, repositions and reinvests supports sustainable pipeline replenishment and return generation. Focusing on premium urban office stock in key markets preserves a niche competitive advantage and helps optimize deployed capital over cycles.
Bears Say
Poor Cash Generation And ConversionOperating cash flow has collapsed to very low absolute levels and covers only a small fraction of reported earnings (~6%), indicating weak cash conversion. Low cash generation increases reliance on external financing for development and makes funding pipelines and distributions more vulnerable during stress.
Volatile, Contracting Revenue And EarningsMaterial revenue contraction and extreme earnings volatility point to heavy dependence on cyclical asset sales and one‑off items rather than stable rental cashflows. This undermines visibility for investors and makes margin and dividend sustainability less reliable over the medium term.
Shrinking Asset Base And Valuation SensitivityA materially smaller asset base reflects disposals or run‑down of holdings, increasing dependence on successful redeployment and market valuations. With weak cash generation, asset‑value sensitivity could amplify balance‑sheet volatility and constrain the company's ability to scale new developments in weaker markets.
Helical News
HLCL FAQ
What was Helical PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Helical PLC lowest share price was 174.00 p and its highest was 247.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Helical PLC’s market cap?
Helical PLC’s market cap is £218.47M.
When is Helical PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helical PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Helical PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Helical PLC released its earnings results on Nov 26, 2025. The company reported 0.024 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.024 p.
Is Helical PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Helical PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Helical PLC pay dividends?
Helical PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.71%. See more information on Helical PLC dividends here
What is Helical PLC’s EPS estimate?
Helical PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Helical PLC have?
Helical PLC has 123,335,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Helical PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Helical PLC reported an EPS of 0.024 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.112%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Helical PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HLCL
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
Helical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£216.00 (15.51% Upside)
£216.00 (15.51% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £68.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Helical PLC
Helical plc engages in the investment, rental, and development of real estate properties in the United Kingdom. The company's property portfolio includes mixed use commercial/residential projects and offices. It is also involved in the office refurbishment activities. The company was formerly known as Helical Bar plc and changed its name to Helical plc in July 2016. Helical plc was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
HLCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
216.00 p
▲(15.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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