HOF Stock Chart & Stats
€1.28
-€0.04(-3.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€1.28
-€0.04(-3.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€0.92 - €1.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)15.00
Market Cap
€380.76M
Enterprise Value€329.73M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€42.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€143.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.5
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding283,117,070
10 Day Avg. Volume45
30 Day Avg. Volume15
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio47.58
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€1.69Price Target Upside32.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)€393.04M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Broad Product And Market DiversificationA broad catalogue and exposure to multiple industrial end markets can reduce dependence on any single customer segment. Standard products support repeat purchasing, while engineered components and technical support may deepen customer relationships and sustain relevance across applications.
Manageable Leverage And Solid Equity BaseModerate leverage and a solid equity base provide financial resilience and preserve flexibility for operating needs, investment, or customer demand fluctuations. The modest reduction in debt also supports balance-sheet stability compared with a business carrying rising leverage.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowEssentra continues to convert its operations into positive cash generation, supporting ongoing investment and financial obligations without relying solely on external funding. Although cash flow weakened, positive operating and free cash flow remain an important foundation for business continuity.
Bears Say
Severe Margin Compression And Earnings VolatilityVery thin and inconsistent net profitability leaves limited protection against operating setbacks and reduces the cash available for reinvestment. The history of losses and recent margin compression also makes future earnings less dependable, weakening the durability of the profit model.
Weakening Cash-generation TrendThe decline in operating and free cash flow reduces financial flexibility even though both measures remain positive. Persistent weakness would constrain Essentra’s ability to fund growth, absorb adverse trading conditions, or maintain investment without drawing more heavily on its balance sheet.
Low Returns On Shareholders’ CapitalA very low and declining return on equity indicates that the company is generating limited profit from its capital base. This signals inefficient earnings conversion and makes it harder for retained profits to compound value or support stronger shareholder returns over time.
Essentra News
HOF FAQ
What was Essentra PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essentra PLC lowest stock price was €0.92 and its highest was €1.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Essentra PLC’s market cap?
Essentra PLC’s market cap is €380.76M.
When is Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essentra PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2027 which is in 143 days.
How were Essentra PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Essentra PLC released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported €0.051 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.041 by €0.011.
Is Essentra PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essentra PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essentra PLC pay dividends?
Essentra PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate?
Essentra PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Essentra PLC have?
Essentra PLC has 283,117,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essentra PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essentra PLC reported an EPS of €0.051 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.041. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essentra PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HOF
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
Essentra Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€1.69 (32.24% Upside)
€1.69 (32.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:HOF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.83%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Essentra PLC
Essentra plc is a global enterprise specializing in crucial components and comprehensive solutions. Its Components division manufactures and distributes diverse items, including plastic injection-molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metallic products. These are supplied to key sectors such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, and construction. This division offers a broad spectrum of component solutions like caps, plugs, wire and cable management systems, flange protectors, knobs, handles, grips, PCB and electronics hardware, and precision tools, all designed for protective and finishing applications. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels, and printed foils, particularly for blister pack usage, alongside developing packaging and authentication solutions primarily for the health and personal care industries. Essentra's Filter division supplies filters and packaging solutions for the roll-your-own market, offers analytical laboratory services, and develops next-generation products, including e-cigarette and heat-not-burn solutions. Incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the company operated as Filtrona plc until its rebranding to Essentra plc in June 2013.
HOF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€1.69
▲(32.24% Upside)