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Henry Boot
(LSE:BD82)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
84.00 p
▲(9.09% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/16/25
The score reflects solid underlying financials (strong balance sheet and cash flow improvement), but technical indicators warn of severe overbought conditions, limiting near-term upside. Valuation is difficult to assess fully due to missing P/E, but the high dividend yield adds support while raising questions about future sustainability. Financial stability is the main strength; technical and valuation caution are the main drawbacks.
Positive Factors
Cash Flow Improvement
Improved cash flow indicates better operational efficiency and financial health, enabling the company to invest in growth opportunities and manage debt effectively.
Negative Factors
Declining Revenue Trend
A declining revenue trend poses a risk to future growth and market position, potentially impacting the company's ability to sustain profitability and expand its operations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash Flow Improvement
Improved cash flow indicates better operational efficiency and financial health, enabling the company to invest in growth opportunities and manage debt effectively.
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Henry Boot (BD82) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£194.78M
Dividend Yield6.75%
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.4
Beta (1Y)0.02
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees531
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryReal Estate - Diversified
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)<0.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00316
P/FCF Ratio0.04
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Henry Boot Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Henry Boot Plc is a diversified enterprise with a strong focus on real estate. Its core operations encompass property development, investment management, and construction services. The company's activities are organized into four key segments: Pro...
How the Company Makes Money
Henry Boot generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily from its construction projects and property development activities. The company undertakes construction contracts, where it is compensated for building projects, ranging from infrast...
Henry Boot Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 22, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 23, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed outlook. Near-term financial performance was below expectations, with revenue down 19%, a GBP 3.9 million operating loss, higher gearing, suspended interim dividends, subdued market demand and an expected Stonebridge operating loss. These challenges were balanced by strong Hallam Land returns and planning progress, substantial embedded land value, a highly pre-let HBD development program, planned disposals and debt reduction, and management's confidence in the group's long-term fundamentals.Positive Updates
Experienced Leadership and Strong Long-Term Position
New CEO Edward Hutchinson has more than 20 years with Henry Boot, including leadership roles at HBD and Stonebridge Homes. He said his initial impressions reinforced his confidence in the group's long-term prospects, citing its strong delivery track record, Hallam Land's market-leading position and portfolio of more than 200 sites, HBD's high-quality developments and partnerships, and the capability of the group's people.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline and Operating Loss
Group revenue decreased by 19% to just below GBP 81 million, reflecting lower transactional activity across all markets. The group reported a GBP 3.9 million operating loss, driven by weaker trading performance and a reduction in the value of its wholly owned investment property portfolio.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Experienced Leadership and Strong Long-Term Position
New CEO Edward Hutchinson has more than 20 years with Henry Boot, including leadership roles at HBD and Stonebridge Homes. He said his initial impressions reinforced his confidence in the group's long-term prospects, citing its strong delivery track record, Hallam Land's market-leading position and portfolio of more than 200 sites, HBD's high-quality developments and partnerships, and the capability of the group's people.
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Company Guidance
Management expects a better second half performance, supported by land sales that have slipped from H1 into H2, and expects gearing to reduce towards the end of the year as planned disposals are completed; Stonebridge is expected to report an operating loss in 2026, with build cost inflation of around 4%, while Group sales guidance is GBP 203 million, of which GBP 144 million, or 71%, is completed, exchanged or reserved and a further GBP 59 million is required, against market consensus profit before tax at GBP 9.7 million. Hallam Land expects over 2,000 plots exchanged or under offer to complete in the second half, remains on track to submit a total of 10,000 during the full year, and expects to secure planning on a materially higher number of plots in the second half; HBD’s committed development program is GBP 161 million, with HBD’s share at GBP 113 million, and almost 80% already pre-let or under offer. A refreshed strategy and associated medium term objectives will be presented in early 2027.Henry Boot Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
61
Positive
Balance Sheet
77
Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 348.76M | 328.38M | 359.40M | 341.42M | 230.60M | 222.41M |
| Gross Profit | 81.84M | 74.54M | 76.77M | 81.59M | 55.55M | 40.47M |
| EBITDA | 48.63M | 33.20M | 48.88M | 43.87M | 31.80M | 21.25M |
| Net Income | 26.04M | 23.33M | 26.30M | 33.32M | 28.16M | 11.92M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 620.86M | 623.64M | 594.40M | 578.30M | 511.84M | 454.62M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.95M | 16.76M | 13.03M | 17.40M | 11.12M | 42.13M |
| Total Debt | 98.03M | 79.45M | 90.79M | 66.03M | 51.66M | 15.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 208.79M | 198.49M | 184.28M | 184.02M | 156.55M | 141.13M |
| Stockholders Equity | 411.35M | 422.25M | 405.40M | 388.32M | 349.84M | 309.80M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 23.73M | 24.08M | -15.49M | -22.27M | -44.62M | 12.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 27.39M | 25.57M | -3.40M | -21.30M | -43.76M | 13.81M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -780.00K | 2.00M | -9.90M | 24.55M | -17.89M | -6.75M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -32.53M | -23.84M | 8.94M | 3.03M | 30.64M | -7.24M |
Henry Boot Technical Analysis
Positive
77.00
Price Trends
73.50
Positive
73.18
Positive
72.48
Positive
Market Momentum
0.45
Positive
96.54
Negative
>-0.01
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BD82, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 77 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 75.00, above the 50-day MA of 73.50, and above the 200-day MA of 72.48, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.45 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 96.54 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of >-0.01 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:BD82.
Henry Boot Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 Outperform | £338.14M | 10.94 | 6.98% | 8.63% | 44.75% | 13.02% | |
68 Neutral | £254.47M | 15.10 | 21.39% | 3.20% | 5.64% | 13.14% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
62 Neutral | £194.78M | 4.44 | 5.64% | 6.75% | ― | ― | |
59 Neutral | £608.23M | -23.67 | -3.74% | 0.60% | -34.57% | -148.98% | |
57 Neutral | £213.95M | 39.51 | 1.34% | 6.64% | 4.03% | -79.67% | |
50 Neutral | £180.55M | -1.94 | -13.63% | 8.78% | -9.52% | -67.44% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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