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Ilika PLC (GB:IKA)
LSE:IKA
IKA Stock Chart & Stats
37.50 p
1.00 p(4.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
37.50 p
1.00 p(4.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range26.50 p - 51.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.22K
Average Volume (3M)289.65K
Market Cap
£53.35M
Enterprise Value46.99M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£562.20K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding180,832,170
10 Day Avg. Volume333,759
30 Day Avg. Volume289,646
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.38
Price to Sales (P/S)2413.15
P/FCF Ratio-11.75
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)-0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stereax Commercial ProgressQualification of manufacturing at Cirtec and delivery of M300 cells shows the company is moving from R&D to early production. This reduces scale-up execution risk, creates initial product revenues (cathode purchase orders and NRE paths) and establishes a durable route to recurring commercial income as volumes ramp.
Goliath Prototyping & Pilot Scale-upValidated 2Ah cells and shipment of automated pilot-line 10Ah prototypes to OEMs materially de-risks large-format development. Demonstrated pilot manufacturability and customer evaluation create a credible path to licensing or scale, supporting long-term commercialization if evaluations convert to deals.
IP And Asset-light Go-to-marketA diversified, asset-light licensing model combined with a 78-patent portfolio provides structural advantages: it protects technology, enables scalable revenue without heavy capex, and allows Ilika to monetise innovations via partners, preserving margin potential and limiting direct factory investment risk.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue DeclineA ~95.8% year decline in reported revenue indicates minimal recurring product sales and heavy dependence on grant timing and prototype work. This weak revenue base undermines sustainable cash generation and requires successful conversion of evaluations and purchase orders to restore durable top-line growth.
Negative Profitability And Cash BurnRising prototype and R&D costs have widened EBITDA losses while operating and free cash flows are negative, and cash declined materially. Persistent cash burn raises financing and dilution risk and constrains the company's ability to fund commercialisation unless external funding or stronger revenue arrives.
Extended Licensing Timelines & Validation RiskA multi-year (~30 month) expected timeline for licensing conversion and pending external validation of prototypes implies prolonged revenue uncertainty. Extended timelines increase exposure to competitor advances, regulatory or market shifts, and pressure on cash runway before material licensing or royalty streams emerge.
Ilika plc News
IKA FAQ
What was Ilika PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ilika PLC lowest share price was 26.50 p and its highest was 51.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Ilika PLC’s market cap?
Ilika PLC’s market cap is £53.35M.
When is Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 118 days.
How were Ilika PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Ilika PLC released its earnings results on Jan 22, 2026. The company reported -0.02 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.02 p.
Is Ilika PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ilika PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ilika PLC pay dividends?
Ilika PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Ilika PLC’s EPS estimate?
Ilika PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ilika PLC have?
Ilika PLC has 180,832,170 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ilika PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ilika PLC reported an EPS of -0.02 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.632%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ilika PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IKA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ilika plc Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:IKA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-31.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ilika PLC
Ilika plc engages in the design, development, and production of solid-state batteries under the Stereax name primarily in the United Kingdom, Asia, rest of Europe, and North America. It offers batteries for a range of applications in the industrial Internet of Things, medical, transportation, electric vehicles, and cordless consumer electronics/ smart cities. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Romsey, the United Kingdom.
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