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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 Value46.08M
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
Commercialization Progress (Stereax)Qualified production at Cirtec and initial M300 customer deliveries with a first cathode purchase order materially de-risks early commercial execution. A contracted manufacturing partner and real customer orders create a tangible pathway to recurring revenue and scale, supporting durable commercialization prospects over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
IP-backed, Asset-light Licensing ModelA 78‑patent portfolio combined with an asset-light licensing approach diversifies future revenue channels (NRE, cathode work, royalties). This structural model reduces capital intensity versus captive manufacturing, creates scalable margin potential as partners adopt technology, and raises barriers to entry over the medium term.
Scale-up Validated On Gigafactory EquipmentDemonstrated compatibility with UKBIC gigafactory equipment, with improved yields and capacity, lowers industrialization risk. Proven performance on standardized manufacturing lines supports predictable margin expansion and faster customer adoption, making commercial scale-up and OEM integration more feasible over a multi-quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue Decline & UnprofitabilityA near-96% revenue drop and consistently negative margins indicate structural profitability challenges. Persistent losses reduce retained earnings and limit self-funding for scale-up, increasing reliance on external capital and making sustained investment in commercialization and supply-chain validation more difficult without clear revenue conversion.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowOperating and free cash flow are negative and cash declined materially in H1, constraining runway. Ongoing prototype and scale-up costs mean the company may need external funding before licensing revenues scale, which risks dilution or higher financing costs and can delay long-term profitability and execution of commercialization milestones.
Extended Licensing And Validation TimelineManagement notes Goliath licensing could take ~30 months and customer validation remains outstanding. Prolonged time-to-revenue increases execution risk, sustains high R&D and prototype expenses, and delays material royalty/licensing cash flows, making near-term path to sustainable margins uncertain despite technical progress.
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 128 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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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:IKA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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
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