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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
£967.23M
Enterprise Value1.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£54.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£256.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding570,975,950
10 Day Avg. Volume687,184
30 Day Avg. Volume863,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio14.24
Price to Book (P/B)2.02
Price to Sales (P/S)2.18
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
£201.67Price Target Upside26.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£602.14M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Materially Stronger Balance Sheet (much Lower Debt)Sharp debt reduction and a sizable equity base materially reduce financial risk and increase resilience. Lower leverage improves flexibility for capex, M&A, dividends, and R&D spending while lowering refinancing and interest exposure over the medium term.
Consistent Positive Cash GenerationSustained operating and free cash flow even as revenue softened supports self-funded transformation, debt paydown, and reinvestment. Positive cash conversion underpins dividend/return policy and targets to reach ~1x net debt/EBITDA organically by end‑2026.
Innovation And Personal Care OutperformanceHigh-margin Personal Care growth and record innovation (16.4% of sales) reflect durable product differentiation and R&D leverage. Increasing R&D to 3% and bolt-on acquisitions (Alchemy) enhance mix, supporting sustainable margin expansion and higher-return growth.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Adverse MixOngoing revenue softness and negative mix reduce scale and limit operating leverage. If demand in key end markets like coatings remains weak, management’s mid‑single digit growth target will require sustained new product wins and market share gains to restore top‑line momentum.
Persistent Net Losses And Weak Shareholder ReturnsDespite operating margin improvements, continued below‑the‑line losses and negative ROE signal lingering structural or non‑operating pressures. This constrains retained earnings, limits normalised dividend upside, and increases dependence on cash generation to rebuild profitability metrics.
Coatings Weakness And Site ConstraintsSoftness in coatings, adverse one‑off mix and residual operational limits at St. Louis reduce a large segment’s contribution and margin resilience. Unlocking capacity and restoring coatings volumes is required to sustain group margins and achieve medium‑term targets.
Elementis News
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 £967.23M.
When is Elementis PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Elementis PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Elementis PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Elementis PLC released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported 0.052 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.052 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 2.23 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.89%. See more information on Elementis PLC dividends here
What is Elementis PLC’s EPS estimate?
Elementis PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Elementis PLC have?
Elementis PLC has 570,975,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Elementis PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Elementis PLC reported an EPS of 0.052 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?
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
Elementis Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£201.67 (26.99% Upside)
£201.67 (26.99% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.89%
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, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Coatings and Personal Care. The Coatings segment offers production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings; and performance chemicals for the energy sector. This segment provides products for applications in architectural and industrial coatings, adhesives, and sealants and construction additives. The Personal Care segment offers rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for antiperspirants (AP) deodorants for personal care manufacturers. This segment offers products for applications in antiperspirants, skin care, and color cosmetics. Elementis plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
ELM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
201.67 p
▲(26.99% Upside)