Volex PLC (GB:VLX)
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
610.00 p
▲(8.54% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/12/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (growth and profitability with a stable balance sheet), reinforced by a positive earnings update and disciplined margin delivery. Valuation looks favorable on a low P/E, while technicals remain bullish but appear overextended, adding near-term pullback risk.
Positive Factors
Exposure to high-growth end-markets (EVs, data centers)
Structural demand in electric vehicles and data centers drives durable, higher-complexity program wins that tend to carry stronger margins and multi-year visibility. An 80% uplift in data-center revenue shows the company is capturing secular cloud and hyperscale spending, supporting sustained top-line mix improvement.
Negative Factors
Tariff and trade-related uncertainty
Exposure to cross-border tariffs and trade policy introduces structural margin and volume risk for a global manufacturer. Tariff shifts can reprice supply chains, increase input or landed costs, and complicate long-term contracts, pressuring margins and program profitability over several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Exposure to high-growth end-markets (EVs, data centers)
Structural demand in electric vehicles and data centers drives durable, higher-complexity program wins that tend to carry stronger margins and multi-year visibility. An 80% uplift in data-center revenue shows the company is capturing secular cloud and hyperscale spending, supporting sustained top-line mix improvement.
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Volex plc (VLX) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.06B
Dividend Yield1.11%
Average Volume (3M)449.87K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta (1Y)1.47
Revenue Growth8.19%
EPS Growth25.78%
CountryUK
Employees14,000
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding185,097,530
10 Day Avg. Volume636,800
30 Day Avg. Volume449,866
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio18.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£585.00Price Target Upside4.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.25B
Volex plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Volex plc manufactures and supplies power products and cable assemblies in North America, Europe, and Asia. It provides integrated manufacturing services, such as box builds, wire and cable harnesses, electrical control panels, electromechanical a...
How the Company Makes Money
Volex makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling power and data connectivity products—such as cable assemblies, power cords, plugs and interconnect components—to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other industrial customers. Reven...
Volex plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Volex reported a robust first half with significant revenue growth and strong operating margins. The company saw notable advancements in electric vehicles and data center segments, and strategic expansions in North America. However, challenges were faced in the consumer electricals and medical sectors, primarily due to tariff-related uncertainties. Overall, the positive aspects of the report slightly outweigh the challenges, indicating a stable and growing business environment.Positive Updates
Strong First Half Revenue and Growth
Volex reported first half revenues of $584 million, representing an organic growth of 13% despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
Negative Updates
Decline in Consumer Electricals Revenue
A 6% organic decline in consumer electricals was reported, attributed to a post-destocking rebound normalization.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong First Half Revenue and Growth
Volex reported first half revenues of $584 million, representing an organic growth of 13% despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
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Company Guidance
During the call, Volex plc provided guidance for the first half of the fiscal year 2026, reporting revenues of $584 million with an operating margin of 9.8%. The company achieved strong organic growth of 13%, driven by significant performances in electric vehicles and data centers. The results align with Volex's 5-year plan, aiming for $1.2 billion in revenue by the end of FY '27. Operating profit rose to $57.2 million, with basic earnings per share increasing by 30% to $0.197. Volex maintained a return on capital employed at 20% and improved its covenant net debt ratio to 1.1x. The guidance highlights the company's strategic focus on organic growth, disciplined reinvestment, and consistent margin expansion, positioning Volex for continued success in dynamic market conditions.Volex plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.16B | 1.09B | 912.80M | 740.79M | 590.95M | 468.36M |
| Gross Profit | 245.42M | 232.80M | 202.80M | 149.22M | 110.19M | 103.33M |
| EBITDA | 134.24M | 124.40M | 103.70M | 78.61M | 57.69M | 46.17M |
| Net Income | 57.65M | 47.90M | 39.30M | 36.80M | 30.40M | 38.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 975.60M | 916.60M | 839.10M | 533.84M | 502.02M | 412.50M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.70M | 37.70M | 29.80M | 22.44M | 29.03M | 36.50M |
| Total Debt | 211.80M | 212.50M | 183.80M | 125.88M | 124.08M | 63.80M |
| Total Liabilities | 553.10M | 546.40M | 503.50M | 301.73M | 294.05M | 228.50M |
| Stockholders Equity | 412.70M | 361.00M | 327.20M | 224.73M | 200.59M | 184.00M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 51.18M | 31.20M | 46.70M | 38.64M | 3.46M | 32.65M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 87.93M | 77.30M | 78.30M | 57.39M | 17.88M | 40.89M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -49.69M | -55.10M | -167.30M | -30.85M | -66.73M | -52.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -29.81M | -15.00M | 95.50M | -32.18M | 38.85M | 15.32M |
Volex plc Technical Analysis
Positive
562.00
Price Trends
473.82
Positive
447.18
Positive
405.54
Positive
Market Momentum
26.13
Negative
75.38
Negative
89.35
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:VLX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 562 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 486.80, above the 50-day MA of 473.82, and above the 200-day MA of 405.54, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 26.13 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 75.38 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 89.35 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:VLX.
Volex plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £1.06B | 7.96 | 14.90% | 1.11% | 8.19% | 25.78% | |
78 Outperform | £315.95M | 9.77 | 20.71% | 3.92% | 11.92% | 41.55% | |
64 Neutral | £292.21M | 8.85 | 13.58% | 2.58% | -2.13% | 3.94% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | £117.52M | 8.71 | -31.80% | ― | -5.72% | ― | |
56 Neutral | £403.37M | -21.41 | -6.50% | ― | -6.96% | -1.58% | |
50 Neutral | £7.07M | -9.55 | -2.20% | ― | -8.49% | -7.32% |
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Volex plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDelistings and Listing Changes
Volex Targets Main Market Listing and £40m Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
Volex plc confirmed it intends to move its listing from London’s AIM to the Main Market, targeting admission before 4 August 2026, which would allow potential inclusion in the FTSE 250 index. The shift, which does not require shareholder app...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Volex launches £40m share buyback to return surplus capital
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
Volex plc, a global supplier of power and data connectivity products to OEMs and EMS companies, focuses on mission-critical applications across sectors including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, medical equipment, complex industrial techno...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Volex lifts FY2026 outlook on AI-driven data centre boom and weighs Main Market move
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
Volex plc expects revenue for the year to 31 March 2026 to reach at least $1.22 billion, with underlying operating margins slightly above its 9–10% target range, driven largely by surging demand for high-speed data transmission products in d...
Other
Volex CEO’s Trust Lifts Stake to Over a Quarter of Share Capital
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Volex plc disclosed that a trust in which Chief Executive Officer Lord Rothschild is a beneficiary, but over which he has no control, acquired 44,049 Volex ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market at an average price of 430....
Other
Volex COO John Molloy Increases Stake with Purchase of 31,620 Shares
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
Volex plc has disclosed that its Chief Operating Officer, John Molloy, has purchased 31,620 ordinary shares in the company at a price of 455.13 pence per share on 28 January 2026, increasing his total holding to 2,104,074 shares, or approximately ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Volex Grants Long-Term Incentive Share Options to Top Executives Ahead of New Five-Year Plan
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
Volex plc has granted nil-cost share options under its Long Term Incentive Plan to chief executive Nat Rothschild, chief operating officer John Molloy and chief financial officer Jon Boaden, alongside a limited group of senior leaders, with an agg...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Volex Lifts Full-Year Outlook After Strong Q3 Driven by AI-Led Data Centre Demand
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
Volex plc reported a strong third quarter, with group revenue reaching $902.7 million for the nine months to 31 December 2025, representing 14.8% year-on-year organic constant currency growth. The performance was driven in particular by robust dem...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Volex Discloses Minor Share Increase for Senior Non-Executive Director via Scrip Dividend
Neutral
Jan 12, 2026
Volex plc has disclosed that senior non-executive director Sir Peter Westmacott received 31 ordinary shares in the company via a scrip dividend on 8 January 2026, at a reference price of 399.0 pence per share. Following this routine transaction, h...
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