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Hardide PLC (GB:HDD)
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Hardide (HDD) Price & Analysis

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HDD Stock Chart & Stats

17.75 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
17.75 p
0.00 p(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Recovery & ProfitabilityA material revenue rebound and return to profit in FY2025 indicate durable demand for Hardide’s coating services and validate commercial traction. Sustained top-line growth and positive net income improve funding options, support reinvestment in capacity, and reduce reliance on external equity financing over the medium term.
Improved Cash GenerationTransitioning to positive operating and free cash flow enhances financial resilience and funds organic investment without immediate external financing. Strong FCF conversion in FY2025 supports working-capital needs, process qualification work for customers, and provides a buffer against cyclical demand swings over the next several quarters.
Resilient Gross Margins & Proprietary TechHealthy gross margins and a proprietary tungsten carbide coating create a product moat, enabling pricing power and long-term margin support. The specialized surface-engineering offering targets wear/corrosion-critical components, anchoring repeatable service revenue and higher-value engineering work that can sustain margins through cycles.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRising leverage limits financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate risk if cash generation weakens. With higher debt relative to equity, management has less capacity to fund capex or absorb margin shocks, increasing the chance that a cyclical downturn would pressure liquidity or require dilutive capital raises.
Thin Margins & Earnings VolatilityA low net margin means modest revenue or margin pressure can quickly swing profits negative. Historical multi-year losses through FY2024 demonstrate operational volatility; sustaining positive earnings requires consistent volume growth or improved overhead leverage to prevent repeat periods of weak returns.
Small Scale & Sector ConcentrationA small workforce and concentrated end-markets (oil & gas, industrial wear parts) constrain scalability and expose the company to sector cyclicality. Limited scale can hinder large-contract execution, slow geographic diversification, and amplify the impact of single large customer or market downturns on revenue and margins over months to quarters.

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HDD FAQ

What was Hardide PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hardide PLC lowest share price was 6.25 p and its highest was 51.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Hardide PLC’s market cap?
    Hardide PLC’s market cap is £32.71M.
      When is Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 264 days.
        How were Hardide PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Hardide PLC released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.016 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.014 p by 0.002 p.
          Is Hardide PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Hardide PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Hardide PLC pay dividends?
            Hardide PLC does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate?
            Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Hardide PLC have?
            Hardide PLC has 78,812,750 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Hardide PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Hardide PLC reported an EPS of 0.016 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.014 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.792%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hardide PLC?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HDD
                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

                  Hardide Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Negative
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  60.91%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  5.59%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  19.35%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  Hardide PLC

                  Hardide plc manufactures and sells advanced tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix composite coatings in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. Its products are used in various industries, including energy, aerospace, flow control, power generation, and precision engineering. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bicester, the United Kingdom.

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