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BOY Stock Chart & Stats
721.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
721.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range566.50 p - 850.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.79K
Average Volume (3M)255.24K
Market Cap
£1.19B
Enterprise Value1.39K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£25.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£190.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta1.75
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding170,498,580
10 Day Avg. Volume316,094
30 Day Avg. Volume255,238
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)1.93
Price to Sales (P/S)1.70
P/FCF Ratio20.95
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£857.50Price Target Upside18.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)£717.05M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Outsourced, Recurring Service ModelBodycote's fee-for-service model provides recurring, repeat demand from manufacturing customers that need compliant, certified thermal processing. Outsourcing by OEMs and suppliers is structural: it reduces clients' capex and shifts long-term processing to specialists, supporting steady baseline revenue over cycles.
Scale And Network AdvantageA broad service-centre network and scale create durable competitive advantages: geographic coverage, capacity for high-spec aerospace and automotive work, and the ability to meet certifications. That raises switching costs and barrier to entry for smaller competitors, supporting margin resilience.
Solid Balance Sheet With Moderate LeverageModerate leverage and debt below equity provide financial flexibility to fund capex, respond to cyclical downturns or pursue bolt-on acquisitions. A solid balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports continuity of service investment and customer confidence across multi-year industrial cycles.
Bears Say
Choppy Revenue TrendsIntermittent top-line performance weakens visibility into long-term demand and undermines planning for capacity and pricing. Choppy revenue reflects end-market cyclicality and makes it harder to sustain steady operating leverage, increasing the risk that margins revert in weaker industrial periods.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow ConversionVolatile and weakening free cash flow conversion constrains capital allocation flexibility: it raises sensitivity to working-capital swings and capex timing, limits ability to reliably fund dividends or pursue strategic M&A, and increases exposure if profits re-normalize lower.
Volatile Earnings PowerPronounced swings in profitability reduce confidence in sustainable margins and make forecasting difficult. Earnings volatility often stems from exposure to cyclical end markets and variable utilization; persistent volatility can hamper strategic investment and elevate execution risk over multi-year horizons.
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BOY FAQ
What was Bodycote PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bodycote PLC lowest share price was 566.50 p and its highest was 850.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Bodycote PLC’s market cap?
Bodycote PLC’s market cap is £1.19B.
When is Bodycote PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bodycote PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is today.
How were Bodycote PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Bodycote PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bodycote PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bodycote PLC pay dividends?
Bodycote PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 16.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.27%. See more information on Bodycote PLC dividends here
What is Bodycote PLC’s EPS estimate?
Bodycote PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Bodycote PLC have?
Bodycote PLC has 170,498,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bodycote PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bodycote PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BOY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Bodycote Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£857.50 (18.85% Upside)
£857.50 (18.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BOY Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bodycote PLC
Bodycote plc, established in 1923 and based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, offers specialized heat treatment and thermal processing solutions globally. The company operates within two key divisions: Aerospace, Defence & Energy, and Automotive & General Industrial, serving diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, and broader industrial markets. A primary service involves heat treatment, which strategically alters the microstructure of metals and alloys like steel and aluminum to impart crucial properties such as increased surface hardness, enhanced temperature resistance, improved ductility, and greater strength. Bodycote also excels in various metal joining techniques, encompassing electron beam welding, HIP diffusion bonding, hydrogen brazing, induction brazing, and both vacuum and honeycomb brazing. Their advanced capabilities extend to hot isostatic pressing (HIP) services, which include standard isostatic pressing and related support, as well as their proprietary Powdermet technology for manufacturing intricate components through powder metallurgy. Furthermore, Bodycote provides a comprehensive suite of surface technologies engineered to prolong component lifespan and shield them from environmental factors like corrosion and abrasion. These sophisticated surface treatments range from anodizing and ceramic coatings to various thermal spraying methods (flame, combustion, high velocity oxygen fuel, plasma, electric arc), aluminide coatings, liquid coatings, and thermo-chemically formed ceramic coatings, all designed to boost wear resistance and corrosion protection.
BOY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
857.50 p
▲(18.85% Upside)