tiprankstipranks
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC (GB:HSM)
LSE:HSM
UK Market
Want to see GB:HSM full AI Analyst Report?

Heath (Samuel) & Sons (HSM) Price & Analysis

4 Followers

HSM Stock Chart & Stats

300.00 p
20.00 p(6.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
300.00 p
20.00 p(6.67%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a conservative balance sheet materially reduce refinancing and interest-rate risk for a cyclical construction-materials business. This durable strength supports operational resilience through downturns, preserves capital flexibility for investment or dividends, and limits solvency risk.
Improving Cash GenerationFree cash flow turned solidly positive in 2025–2026 with operating cash flow strengthening, and cash conversion improved to ~0.94x in 2026. Sustainable positive FCF enhances the firm's ability to fund maintenance capex, pay dividends, and reduce reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Growing Equity BaseA steadily growing equity base provides a durable capital buffer against cyclical revenue swings common in construction materials. It lowers effective leverage, increases financial flexibility for strategic investment or acquisitions, and supports creditor and investor confidence over multiple cycles.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue DeclineA ~60% revenue collapse in 2026 is a structural shock to the business base: it reduces scale, impairs fixed-cost absorption, and risks permanent market-share loss. Recovering lost volumes can take many quarters in construction materials, pressuring long-term earnings capacity and strategic options.
Margin DeteriorationSustained margin compression materially reduces internal cash generation and return on capital. Lower operating and net margins make the firm more sensitive to input-cost inflation and volume volatility, constraining reinvestment, dividend sustainability, and the ability to rebuild profitability over time.
Weakened Earnings Quality & VolatilityInconsistent cash conversion and a sharp decline in ROE (from double digits to ~1.6% in 2026) indicate weakened earnings quality. This volatility undermines the predictability of returns, complicates capital allocation and raises risk to dividends and investment plans over the medium term.

Heath (Samuel) & Sons News

HSM FAQ

What was Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC lowest share price was 225.00 p and its highest was 400.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s market cap?
    Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s market cap is £6.46M.
      When is Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 13, 2026 which is in 97 days.
        How were Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC pay dividends?
          Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 8.563 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.12%. See more information on Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC dividends here
            What is Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s EPS estimate?
            Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC have?
            Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC has 2,534,322 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSM
              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

                Company Description

                Heath (Samuel) & Sons PLC

                Established in Birmingham, UK, in 1820, Samuel Heath & Sons plc operates as a prominent manufacturer and marketer of a comprehensive array of products specifically designed for both the builders' hardware and bathroom sectors. The company's extensive offerings encompass a variety of taps and faucets for basins, baths, bidets, and kitchens, alongside diverse showering systems, including both concealed and exposed options, complete with their associated accessories and ancillaries. Their portfolio also features a broad selection of general bathroom accessories, toilet fittings, and bath ancillaries. Beyond bathroom installations, Samuel Heath provides essential hardware for external and internal doors, windows, and other general fittings such as cupboards and cabinets. Although its primary market is the United Kingdom, the company actively engages in international exports of its goods.

                Heath (Samuel) & Sons (HSM) Earnings & Revenues

                Similar Stocks
                Company
                Price & Change
                Follow
                Alumasc
                Eurocell
                Norcros
                Titon Holdings
                Stelrad Group Plc
                Popular Stocks