Solid State PLC (GB:SOLI)
LSE:SOLI
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Solid State
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
188.00 p
▲(17.50% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:12/07/25
Solid State's overall stock score reflects a stable financial position with challenges in profitability and cash flow. The technical analysis indicates short-term bullish momentum, while the valuation suggests potential overvaluation. Positive corporate events, including significant contract wins and strategic partnerships, bolster the company's growth prospects. However, the high P/E ratio and declining profitability are key risks.
Positive Factors
Low leverage and stable capital structure
A low debt-to-equity ratio (0.27) and a healthy equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports investment in product development, qualification for large OEM and defence contracts, and absorbs cyclical volatility without forcing distressed asset sales or large refinancing.
Negative Factors
Severe decline in net profit margin
Net margin collapsing to ~0.4% removes the earnings cushion that funds investment, R&D and rewards shareholders. Persistently near‑breakeven net profits increase sensitivity to cost shocks, reduce retained earnings for growth, and make strategic initiatives harder without operational improvement.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage and stable capital structure
A low debt-to-equity ratio (0.27) and a healthy equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports investment in product development, qualification for large OEM and defence contracts, and absorbs cyclical volatility without forcing distressed asset sales or large refinancing.
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Solid State (SOLI) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£97.86M
Dividend Yield1.56%
Average Volume (3M)101.07K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.1
Beta (1Y)0.36
Revenue Growth8.75%
EPS Growth-54.73%
CountryUK
Employees400
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding56,730,960
10 Day Avg. Volume70,666
30 Day Avg. Volume101,069
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.97
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio21.88
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£245.00Price Target Upside53.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)£152.50M
Solid State Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Solid State plc designs and manufactures electronic equipment and supplies the value added electronic components and materials in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and internationally. It operates through Components and Syst...
How the Company Makes Money
Solid State generates revenue primarily through (1) selling power solutions—typically including custom and standard battery packs, power supplies, and associated power products—where it earns income from product sales to OEMs and industrial custom...
Solid State Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 148.94M | 125.06M | 163.30M | 126.50M | 85.00M | 66.28M |
| Gross Profit | 41.41M | 39.33M | 46.44M | 39.67M | 27.53M | 19.92M |
| EBITDA | 9.30M | 6.76M | 18.58M | 13.57M | 6.54M | 6.37M |
| Net Income | 2.42M | 512.00K | 8.87M | 6.69M | 2.52M | 3.95M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 108.76M | 104.34M | 113.58M | 113.79M | 62.33M | 53.97M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.77M | 3.51M | 8.45M | 12.22M | 4.98M | 6.91M |
| Total Debt | 17.83M | 16.57M | 16.69M | 16.70M | 5.64M | 6.29M |
| Total Liabilities | 46.52M | 42.85M | 48.96M | 55.83M | 35.25M | 28.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 62.24M | 61.50M | 64.62M | 57.91M | 27.08M | 25.50M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.75M | 4.35M | 8.12M | 6.71M | 3.27M | 5.84M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.99M | 7.84M | 10.95M | 9.05M | 5.04M | 6.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.35M | -5.38M | -8.21M | -35.48M | -4.27M | -4.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.92M | -7.37M | -6.49M | 35.74M | -4.78M | 1.64M |
Solid State Technical Analysis
Neutral
160.00
Price Trends
158.04
Negative
158.76
Negative
159.90
Negative
Market Momentum
0.31
Negative
54.91
Neutral
73.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SOLI, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 160 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 150.20, above the 50-day MA of 158.04, and above the 200-day MA of 159.90, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.31 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.91 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:SOLI.
Solid State Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Neutral | £81.57M | 12.03 | 9.07% | ― | 7.36% | 31.93% | |
68 Neutral | £97.86M | 8.13 | 3.91% | 1.56% | 8.75% | -54.73% | |
68 Neutral | £90.95M | 20.27 | 16.76% | ― | -3.41% | 58.10% | |
67 Neutral | £234.84M | 25.56 | 3.10% | 2.19% | 10.66% | 23.08% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
54 Neutral | £212.27M | -4.02 | -31.21% | ― | -7.62% | 5.48% | |
54 Neutral | £111.76M | -24.70 | -5.90% | ― | -2.20% | 68.24% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Solid State Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Solid State lifts expectations as defence and industrial demand drive record year-end
Positive
Apr 8, 2026
Solid State reported a strong finish to its 2025/26 financial year, with revenue now expected to come in at not less than £150m and adjusted profit before tax set to beat market expectations. All three divisions contributed, with Components b...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Solid State Confirms John Macmichael as Permanent CEO and Strengthens Components Leadership
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Solid State plc has confirmed the permanent appointment of John Macmichael as Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as interim CEO since November, and named Jon Baxter as Managing Director of Solsta to lead the Group’s Components div...
Dividends
Solid State Executives Increase Holdings Through Dividend Reinvestment
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Solid State plc has reported small transfers of existing ordinary shares to several senior executives under its All-Employee Share Plan, reflecting automatic dividend reinvestment elections. Interim CEO John Macmichael, CFO Peter James, Director M...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Solid State Executives Receive Shares Under All-Employee Plan
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Solid State plc has transferred small tranches of existing ordinary shares to four senior managers under its All-Employee Share Plan following the vesting of awards, with each of the interim chief executive, chief financial officer, and two direct...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Solid State Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights After Treasury Share Transfer
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
Solid State plc has confirmed that as of 30 January 2026 its issued share capital stands at 57,081,720 ordinary shares, of which 350,758 are held in treasury following the transfer of 2,000 treasury shares into the company’s All-Employee Sha...
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