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 Range24.00 p - 51.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.22K
Average Volume (3M)289.65K
Market Cap
£44.30M
Enterprise Value37.94M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£562.20K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
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 Commercialization ProgressQualifying production at Cirtec and delivering M300 cells to customers reduces manufacturing and scale-up risk, creates a direct product revenue path for Stereax and provides customer validation (including cathode orders). These durable milestones materially support a sustainable commercialization trajectory.
Goliath Prototyping And Pilot-line Scale-upValidated 2 Ah designs and delivery of 10 Ah prototypes from an automated pilot line demonstrate technical scalability to larger cell formats. Proven pilot manufacturing reduces technical deployment risk, underpins OEM evaluation and strengthens the long‑term case for licensing and volume adoption.
Strong IP And Asset-light Licensing ModelA 78‑patent portfolio plus an asset‑light mix of NRE, cathode services, profit‑share and royalties supports scalable revenue without heavy capital investment. IP protection coupled with diversified licensing streams improves long‑term margins and reduces capital intensity versus owning full manufacturing.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue Decline And LossesThe company has experienced a dramatic revenue collapse and persistent negative margins across profit measures, reflecting structural challenges converting R&D into profitable products today. Continued unprofitability increases reliance on external funding and raises execution risk for sustained commercialization.
Cash Burn And Weak CashflowA ~31.7% cash decline and ongoing negative operating/free cash flows, despite some FCF growth, shrink runway and limit flexibility. This constrains investment in scale‑up, risks delaying commercialization milestones and increases probability of near‑term refinancing or partnership reliance.
Extended Licensing Timing & Market/technical RisksManagement warns Goliath licensing could take ~30 months and cites competition, EV incentive headwinds and engineering trade‑offs. Extended timelines and external market/technical uncertainty materially reduce near‑term revenue visibility and heighten execution risk for converting prototypes into recurring licensing income.
Ilika plc News
IKA FAQ
What was Ilika PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ilika PLC lowest share price was 24.00 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 £44.30M.
When is Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ilika PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 96 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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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-42.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.79%
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.
Technical Analysis
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