Helical PLC (GB:HLCL)
LSE:HLCL
HLCL Stock Chart & Stats
187.00 p
-0.26 p(-0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
187.00 p
-0.26 p(-0.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range172.00 p - 247.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume942.00
Average Volume (3M)136.38K
Market Cap
£217.97M
Enterprise Value337.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£30.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£150.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.1
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding123,335,200
10 Day Avg. Volume68,429
30 Day Avg. Volume136,377
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)7.57
P/FCF Ratio218.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£216.00Price Target Upside15.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved LeverageLeverage has meaningfully improved, giving Helical greater balance-sheet flexibility to finance or securitize developments and absorb cyclical property-value moves. A stronger equity base versus debt supports long-term investment capacity and reduces refinancing strain under stress scenarios.
De-risked Funding For Major ProjectsSecured debt facilities and forward-funding/forward-sale structures materially de-risk large London projects, lowering upfront equity needs. This equity-light execution protects capital, preserves liquidity, and enables Helical to recycle proceeds into new opportunities without overburdening the balance sheet.
High Gross Margins / Capital RecyclingSustained gross margins around 52% indicate structural project-level profitability on developed assets. Combined with a capital-recycling approach—selling or repositioning assets to fund new builds—this supports repeatable value creation and a scalable pipeline if market demand and execution remain intact.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and FCF have collapsed, indicating poor cash conversion of reported profits and potential reliance on non-cash gains or timing benefits. Low absolute cash inflows constrain organic funding for developments, raise liquidity risk, and limit reliable dividend or buyback capacity over the medium term.
Material Revenue ContractionA sharp multi-year revenue decline reduces scale economics and the firm's ability to absorb fixed development and overhead costs. Persistent top-line shrinkage increases dependence on asset disposals and one-off gains to hit profit targets, weakening long-term cashflow predictability and growth optionality.
Earnings Volatility And One-offsLarge swings between a substantial loss and a one-year profit point to episodic valuation gains or disposal-related items rather than stable operational performance. This undermines confidence in recurring profitability and makes dividend and reinvestment planning less reliable for investors and creditors.
Helical News
HLCL FAQ
What was Helical PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Helical PLC lowest share price was 172.00 p and its highest was 247.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Helical PLC’s market cap?
Helical PLC’s market cap is £217.97M.
When is Helical PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Helical PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Helical PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Helical PLC released its earnings results on Nov 26, 2025. The company reported 0.024 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.024 p.
Is Helical PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Helical PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Helical PLC pay dividends?
Helical PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.71%. See more information on Helical PLC dividends here
What is Helical PLC’s EPS estimate?
Helical PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Helical PLC have?
Helical PLC has 123,335,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Helical PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Helical PLC reported an EPS of 0.024 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.112%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Helical PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HLCL
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
Helical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£216.00 (15.51% Upside)
£216.00 (15.51% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £68.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Helical PLC
Helical plc engages in the investment, rental, and development of real estate properties in the United Kingdom. The company's property portfolio includes mixed use commercial/residential projects and offices. It is also involved in the office refurbishment activities. The company was formerly known as Helical Bar plc and changed its name to Helical plc in July 2016. Helical plc was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
HLCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
216.00 p
▲(15.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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