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Hargreaves Services PLC (GB:HSP)
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Hargreaves Services (HSP) Price & Analysis

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HSP Stock Chart & Stats

658.00 p
-10.00 p(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
658.00 p
-10.00 p(-1.67%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationFree cash flow growth of ~130% indicates materially improved cash conversion and durable cash generation. Consistent FCF supports reinvestment in plant, funds shareholder returns (tender/dividend), lowers refinancing risk and provides flexibility to fund land realisations and strategic projects over multiple years.
Low Leverage And Strong Equity BaseDebt-to-equity of 0.17 and a c.61.5% equity ratio signal low financial leverage and a solid capital base. This durable balance-sheet strength provides capacity to absorb cyclical shocks, fund capex via leases, pursue land realisations and support shareholder returns without relying on expensive external funding.
Robust Services Growth And Contract QualityServices are the group's growth engine: +41% revenue and high order cover with 94% inflation protection provide multi‑period revenue visibility. Contracted, inflation‑linked work and rising fixed assets support durable volumes, improving predictability of margins and medium-term cash generation.
Bears Say
Large Capital Tied Up In Land; Timing RiskAround £80m tied to land means significant capital is illiquid and subject to planning and property cycles. Multi‑year realisation schedules could trap capital, depress ROCE if delayed, and limit the firm’s ability to redeploy cash into higher‑return service operations or accelerate shareholder returns.
Services Margin Compression And Mix ShiftMargin decline despite revenue growth points to a structural mix shift toward lower‑margin work. If the business cannot reprice or shift mix back to higher‑margin contracts, sustained compression would reduce operating leverage, long‑term free cash conversion and the capacity to fund growth or pay progressive dividends.
Zinc Recycling Project Execution RiskThe zinc recycling plant is pilot‑proven but untested at commercial scale; EUR18m capex and reliance on grants/guarantees expose the company to execution, technical and timing risk. Failure or delays would tie capital, reduce expected ROCE and distract management from core service expansion.

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HSP FAQ

What was Hargreaves Services PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hargreaves Services PLC lowest share price was 588.00 p and its highest was 850.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Hargreaves Services PLC’s market cap?
    Hargreaves Services PLC’s market cap is £244.41M.
      When is Hargreaves Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Hargreaves Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 45 days.
        How were Hargreaves Services PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Hargreaves Services PLC released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported 0.33 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.33 p.
          Is Hargreaves Services PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Hargreaves Services PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Hargreaves Services PLC pay dividends?
            Hargreaves Services PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 19.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.85%. See more information on Hargreaves Services PLC dividends here
              What is Hargreaves Services PLC’s EPS estimate?
              Hargreaves Services PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Hargreaves Services PLC have?
              Hargreaves Services PLC has 30,704,512 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Hargreaves Services PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Hargreaves Services PLC reported an EPS of 0.33 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.567%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hargreaves Services PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSP
                  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

                    Hargreaves Services Stock Smart Score

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                    Company Description

                    Hargreaves Services PLC

                    Hargreaves Services Plc is a diversified industrial services and property development group, providing materials handling and processing, mechanical and electrical contracting, logistics, and large-scale earthworks. These services cater to the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and broader industrial sectors. The company also produces and supplies solid fuels and kiln-dried logs, and maintains an extensive logistics fleet of around 450 vehicles. Hargreaves specializes in dormant site management, offering services like land remediation, site restoration, geotechnical assessment, environmental analysis, and planning liaison. Additionally, the company undertakes soil and overburden stripping, material hauling, and provides expertise in geotechnical advice and quarry development. Through its Geofirma brand, it offers earthmoving advisory and contracting, notably for soil stabilization and treatment. The group is also involved in developing brownfield sites for residential and commercial purposes. Its industrial services arm encompasses outsourced bulk materials handling, mechanical and electrical maintenance, project engineering, mining services, facilities management, scaffolding, and safe access solutions. Furthermore, Hargreaves is a vital supplier of raw materials to various industries, including steel, foundry, smelting, non-ferroalloy, sugar, limestone, insulation, refractory, and ceramic producers. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Durham, UK, the company operates across the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, and internationally.

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