Hollywood Bowl Group PLC (GB:BOWL)
LSE:BOWL
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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 Range227.50 p - 312.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.04K
Average Volume (3M)557.44K
Market Cap
£515.50M
Enterprise Value724.64M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£25.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£235.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Dec 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding167,641,390
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
£383.67Price Target Upside39.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£271.94M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability MarginsSustained high gross and operating margins indicate strong unit economics and operational efficiency across venues. This margin profile supports durable cash generation, funds reinvestment in sites and F&B, and provides a buffer against moderate cost inflation over the next several quarters.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationMaterial FCF growth and strong cash conversion show the business converts earnings into liquidity efficiently. This improves funding for capex, refurbishments, dividends or debt reduction, lowering refinancing risk and enabling strategic investments without reliance on external equity.
High Return On Equity / Capital EfficiencyA double-digit ROE signals effective use of shareholder capital and profitable reinvestment of earnings. Combined with a reasonable equity ratio this supports sustainable shareholder returns and indicates management can generate growth without excessive equity dilution over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA debt-to-equity near 1.6 and an upward debt trend reduce financial flexibility and raise interest expense sensitivity. If macrorates or costs rise, servicing and refinancing higher borrowings could constrain investment, dividend policies, or force cost cuts that impair long-term growth prospects.
Margin Pressure RiskA decline in gross margin, even from a high base, signals rising input or labor costs that can erode profitability if not offset by pricing or efficiency. Persistent cost inflation would compress operating leverage across sites and limit the company's ability to expand margins sustainably.
Exposure To Discretionary FootfallRevenue depends on out-of-home discretionary visits and occupancy levels, making cash flows cyclical and sensitive to consumer spending trends. Structural shifts toward at-home entertainment or weaker consumer spending could reduce visit frequency and per-visit spend over a multi-quarter horizon.
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BOWL FAQ
What was Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC lowest share price was 227.50 p and its highest was 312.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s market cap?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s market cap is £515.50M.
When is Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 22, 2026 which is in 205 days.
How were Hollywood Bowl Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC released its earnings results on May 27, 2026. The company reported 0.145 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.145 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 167,641,390 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 0.145 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.385%.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£383.67 (39.77% Upside)
£383.67 (39.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BOWL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.98%
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
383.67 p
▲(39.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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