Hardide PLC (GB:HDD)

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Hardide (HDD) Price & Analysis

Q: Is Hardide PLC overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hardide PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Q: Does Hardide PLC pay dividends?

Hardide PLC does not currently pay dividends.

Q: What is Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate?

Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.02.

Q: How many shares outstanding does Hardide PLC have?

Hardide PLC has 78,812,750 shares outstanding.

Q: What happened to Hardide PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hardide PLC reported an EPS of 0.015 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.014 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.792%.

Q: Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hardide PLC?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HDD

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HDD Stock Chart & Stats

17.75 p

0.00 p(0.00%)

At close: Jan 07 4:00 PM EST

17.75 p

0.00 p(0.00%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range6.25 p - 72.00 p

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.05K

Average Volume (3M)232.92K

Market Cap

£53.59M

Enterprise Value51.56M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.49M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.22M

Price to Earnings (P/E)35.4

Beta0.62

Next Earnings

Feb 11, 2027

EPS Estimate

0.02

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.02

Shares Outstanding78,812,750

10 Day Avg. Volume107,940

30 Day Avg. Volume232,917

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.29

Price to Book (P/B)1.50

Price to Sales (P/S)0.96

P/FCF Ratio9.78

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)0.03

Revenue Forecast (FY)£12.40M

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue TurnaroundA strong FY2025 revenue increase (+50.2% YoY) with a return to profit indicates recovering end-market demand and commercial traction for coatings. Sustained top-line growth improves fixed-cost absorption and supports scalable margin expansion and reinvestment into qualification programs.

Improved Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow and materially higher free cash flow in FY2025 show the business can convert sales into internal funding. This reduces dependency on external financing, supports working-capital needs and program qualification expenses, and enhances medium-term financial resilience.

Proprietary Coating Tech And Resilient Gross MarginsHardide's proprietary tungsten-carbide surface-coating niche addresses industrial wear and corrosion, creating technical differentiation and recurring per-part revenue. Historical gross margins in the mid-high 30s to high 40s suggest the service can sustain healthy unit economics over time.

Bears Say

Thin Net MarginsNet margin around 3% offers little cushion versus cost inflation, pricing pressure or volume dips. A multi-year history of losses through FY2024 shows profitability is fragile; a slowdown could quickly reverse recent gains and stress operational viability without sustained revenue growth.

Rising LeverageHigher debt-to-equity reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk. For a small specialist with volatile earnings, elevated leverage constrains strategic options, increases sensitivity to cash-flow swings and could limit capacity to invest in new qualifying programs.

Inconsistent Cash-flow HistoryWhile FY2025 showed positive FCF, the company has had negative free cash flow in recent years and variable operating conversion. This working-capital and timing sensitivity makes cash outcomes less predictable, raising the risk of refinancing or funding shortfalls during downturns.

Hardide News

Hardide Wins £2.4m North American Energy Contract, Lifting FY26 Outlook

Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) has issued an update. Hardide has secured £2.4m of orders from a major North...

10d ago

Hardide posts record H1 as energy demand and efficiency gains boost profits

The latest announcement is out from Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ). Hardide reported a record first half for the...

16d ago

Hardide Lifts FY26 Outlook After £1.8m North American Energy Order

Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) just unveiled an announcement. Hardide plc has secured an additional £1.8 million of orders...

1M ago

Hardide Shareholders Back All Resolutions at Annual General Meeting

Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) has shared an update. Hardide plc, the AIM-quoted advanced surface coatings specialist, reported that...

2M ago

Hardide lifts first-half revenues over 50% as new contracts boost outlook

An update from Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) is now available. Hardide plc reported strong year-to-date trading, expecting first-half...

2M ago

Hardide Sets March Date for AGM and Updates Shareholders

The latest announcement is out from Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ). Hardide plc has scheduled its Annual General Meeting...

3M ago

Hardide Wins Further £1.8m North American Energy Orders, Lifts Revenue Outlook

Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) has issued an announcement. Hardide has secured an additional £1.8 million of orders from...

3M ago

Hardide Directors Increase Shareholdings in Coating Technology Specialist

An announcement from Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) is now available. Hardide plc has reported a series of director...

4M ago

Hardide ties executive options to ambitious EBITDA and TSR growth targets

Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) just unveiled an update. Hardide plc has granted 2,195,048 new executive and senior management...

4M ago

Hardide Wins $1m North American Order and Plans Martinsville Upgrade

An announcement from Hardide ( ($GB:HDD) ) is now available. Hardide has secured a follow-on order worth $1.0...

4M ago

HDD FAQ

What was Hardide PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hardide PLC lowest share price was 6.25 p and its highest was 72.00 p in the past 12 months.

What is Hardide PLC’s market cap?

Hardide PLC’s market cap is £53.59M.

When is Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hardide PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 250 days.

How were Hardide PLC’s earnings last quarter?

Hardide PLC released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.015 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.014 p by <0.001 p.

Is Hardide PLC overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hardide PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hardide PLC pay dividends?

Hardide PLC does not currently pay dividends.

What is Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate?

Hardide PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.02.

How many shares outstanding does Hardide PLC have?

Hardide PLC has 78,812,750 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hardide PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hardide PLC reported an EPS of 0.015 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.014 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.792%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hardide PLC?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HDD

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Hardide Stock Smart Score

Outperform

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

32.49%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

19.35%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Hardide PLC

Hardide plc manufactures and sells advanced tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix composite coatings in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. Its products are used in various industries, including energy, aerospace, flow control, power generation, and precision engineering. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bicester, the United Kingdom.