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Ilika PLC (GB:IKA)
LSE:IKA
IKA Stock Chart & Stats
37.50p
1.00p(4.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
37.50p
1.00p(4.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range26.50p - 51.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.22K
Average Volume (3M)289.65K
Market Cap
£52.44M
Enterprise Value44.27M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£562.20K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding180,832,170
10 Day Avg. Volume333,759
30 Day Avg. Volume289,646
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.38
Price to Sales (P/S)2413.15
P/FCF Ratio-11.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset-light Licensing Model & IP PortfolioAn asset-light licensing strategy combined with a 78-patent portfolio supports scalable, capital-efficient revenue generation across multiple streams (NRE, royalties, product revenue). This structural model reduces required capex, improves margin potential as volumes scale, and creates higher barriers to entry over the medium term.
Manufacturing Scale-up Demonstrated On Gigafactory EquipmentDemonstrated compatibility and improved yields on standardized gigafactory equipment materially lowers deployment risk for customers and licensors. This structural capability supports larger-scale commercialization, shortens industrialization timelines for partners, and increases the likelihood of repeatable production economics.
Early Commercialization Traction (Stereax) And Customer OrdersQualified production and initial customer deliveries are durable indicators of product-market fit for Stereax: partner manufacturing and early purchase orders provide a clear commercialization path, validate supply-chain integration, and create initial revenue streams and reference customers for broader commercial adoption.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue Decline And Negative ProfitabilityA near-total revenue decline and persistent negative margins reflect deep operational and commercial immaturity. Over the medium term this constrains reinvestment capacity, undermines scalable gross-margin economics, and requires sustained external funding unless commercial milestones materially accelerate revenue conversion.
Cash Runway Pressure And Negative Operating Cash FlowDeclining cash and negative operating/free cash flow create persistent financing risk. The company currently relies on grants, R&D tax credits and partner payments to extend runway; absent faster revenue scale-up this raises dilution or debt needs, which can alter strategic options and slow commercialization momentum.
Long And Uncertain Timing To Convert Goliath Licensing To Material RevenueA prolonged (~30 month) timeline to convert prototype validation into licensing revenue creates meaningful revenue visibility risk. This structural timing gap means sizable commercial returns from Goliath may lag substantially, forcing reliance on smaller Stereax sales and grants and extending the period before profitability or positive cash flow are achievable.
Ilika plc News
IKA FAQ
What was Ilika PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ilika PLC lowest share price was 26.50p and its highest was 51.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Ilika PLC’s market cap?
Ilika PLC’s market cap is £52.44M.
When is Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 127 days.
How were Ilika PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Ilika PLC released its earnings results on Jan 22, 2026. The company reported -0.02p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.02p.
Is Ilika PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ilika PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ilika PLC pay dividends?
Ilika PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Ilika PLC’s EPS estimate?
Ilika PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ilika PLC have?
Ilika PLC has 180,832,170 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ilika PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ilika PLC reported an EPS of -0.02p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.632%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ilika PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IKA
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
Ilika plc Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-31.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ilika PLC
Ilika plc engages in the design, development, and production of solid-state batteries under the Stereax name primarily in the United Kingdom, Asia, rest of Europe, and North America. It offers batteries for a range of applications in the industrial Internet of Things, medical, transportation, electric vehicles, and cordless consumer electronics/ smart cities. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Romsey, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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