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HDD Stock Chart & Stats
94.50 p
9.20 p(9.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
94.50 p
9.20 p(9.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range6.25 p - 110.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume459.95K
Average Volume (3M)232.92K
Market Cap
£66.20M
Enterprise Value28.23 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.9
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding78,812,750
10 Day Avg. Volume107,940
30 Day Avg. Volume232,917
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio9.78
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)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)£13.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Earnings TurnaroundThe sharp revenue increase and return to positive EBIT, EBITDA and net income show meaningful operating improvement. If customer demand persists, this earnings inflection can provide a stronger base for scaling the coating business over the next several periods.
Positive Free Cash FlowPositive operating and free cash flow improves financial self-funding and supports earnings quality, with free cash flow broadly in line with net income. Sustained cash generation would reduce reliance on external capital as production and customer activity expand.
Proprietary Coating TechnologyThe coating is designed to improve wear and corrosion resistance while reducing friction, addressing costly component failure and downtime. This specialized process can support repeat demand after applications are qualified and differentiate Hardide in demanding industrial niches.
Bears Say
Thin Profitability And Volatile HistoryDespite the turnaround, the low net margin leaves limited protection against cost inflation, weaker volumes or execution issues. The multi-year loss history also indicates that profitability may remain sensitive to demand and operating scale rather than structurally secure.
Higher Leverage Reduces FlexibilityRising leverage increases financial obligations while profitability is still modest, potentially limiting investment capacity and resilience during a slowdown. The balance sheet remains workable, but higher debt makes consistent earnings and cash generation more important.
Uneven Cash-flow ConversionThe recent cash improvement is encouraging, but the uneven history shows that reported earnings have not consistently translated into cash. Working-capital or timing effects may continue to create funding volatility and weaken the reliability of internally generated capital.
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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 110.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hardide PLC’s market cap?
Hardide PLC’s market cap is £66.20M.
When is Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 177 days.
How were Hardide PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hardide PLC released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.015 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.014 p by <0.001 p.
Is Hardide PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hardide PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hardide PLC pay dividends?
Hardide PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
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 0.015 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?
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Hardide Stock Smart Score
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20 days / 200 days
Momentum
60.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.35%
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Company Description
Hardide PLC
Operating globally, Hardide plc specializes in the development and supply of cutting-edge tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix composite coatings. These high-performance products serve a wide array of critical industries, including energy, aerospace, flow control, power generation, and precision engineering, with distribution extending throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The enterprise was founded in 2000 and is centrally managed from its headquarters located in Bicester, United Kingdom.