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Helical
(LSE:HLCL)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
177.00 p
▼(-11.50% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/21/26
The score is held back primarily by weak cash-flow conversion and volatile profitability despite a strong, low-debt balance sheet. Technicals also point to a broader downtrend with negative momentum. Valuation is mixed, with a high P/E offset in part by a high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Low debt and strong equity cushion
Very low debt relative to the equity base gives Helical substantial solvency protection and financial flexibility. This cushion can support continued property ownership and development activity while reducing the balance-sheet pressure that higher borrowing would create during weaker operating periods.
Negative Factors
Weak cash-flow conversion
The large gap between reported profit and operating or free cash flow raises concern about earnings quality and the cash available to fund property investment, dividends, or other obligations. Persistently weak conversion would make financial performance less durable even with low leverage.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low debt and strong equity cushion
Very low debt relative to the equity base gives Helical substantial solvency protection and financial flexibility. This cushion can support continued property ownership and development activity while reducing the balance-sheet pressure that higher borrowing would create during weaker operating periods.
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Helical (HLCL) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£213.95M
Dividend Yield6.8%
Average Volume (3M)159.61K
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.6
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth4.03%
EPS Growth-79.67%
CountryUK
Employees24
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryReal Estate - Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding115,058,640
10 Day Avg. Volume195,461
30 Day Avg. Volume159,614
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)0.50
Price to Sales (P/S)6.46
P/FCF Ratio858.78
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£212.00Price Target Upside6.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.90M
Helical Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Helical plc is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the acquisition, development, and leasing of real estate assets. Its property portfolio is diverse, featuring both mixed-use developments that combine commercial and residential spaces, as w...
Helical Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
36
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 33.25M | 31.96M | 39.91M | 49.85M | 51.15M |
| Gross Profit | 17.05M | 13.92M | 22.44M | 34.71M | 33.10M |
| EBITDA | 12.81M | 38.42M | -179.52M | -52.65M | 87.01M |
| Net Income | 5.67M | 27.95M | -189.81M | -64.51M | 88.89M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 625.56M | 624.91M | 657.87M | 872.86M | 1.14B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 32.96M | 71.33M | 28.63M | 41.43M | 24.83M |
| Total Debt | 175.27M | 175.54M | 231.91M | 232.95M | 403.56M |
| Total Liabilities | 200.20M | 198.82M | 256.79M | 264.18M | 448.09M |
| Stockholders Equity | 425.36M | 426.09M | 401.07M | 608.67M | 687.04M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 250.00K | 1.10M | 11.66M | 219.00K | 2.96M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 293.00K | 1.44M | 12.27M | 767.00K | 3.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -36.57M | 105.98M | -20.70M | 192.25M | -174.37M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -7.26M | -59.55M | -19.53M | -185.58M | 45.70M |
Helical Technical Analysis
Neutral
200.00
Price Trends
188.78
Negative
191.89
Negative
190.02
Negative
Market Momentum
0.42
Negative
54.55
Neutral
70.08
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:HLCL, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 200 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 181.68, above the 50-day MA of 188.78, and above the 200-day MA of 190.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.42 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 70.08 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:HLCL.
Helical Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | £1.34B | 10.13 | 6.53% | 3.20% | -23.35% | 20.53% | |
70 Outperform | £343.11M | 16.86 | 5.05% | 5.97% | -0.42% | -13.35% | |
67 Neutral | £1.55B | 8.01 | 12.69% | 5.70% | 12.54% | 29.71% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
62 Neutral | £50.01M | 16.66 | 2.55% | 4.14% | -0.65% | -58.16% | |
48 Neutral | £213.95M | 38.58 | 1.34% | 6.80% | 4.03% | -79.67% | |
45 Neutral | £108.79M | -46.13 | -1.18% | 0.12% | ― | ― |
* Real Estate Sector Average
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Helical Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Helical Sets Date for Half Year Results and Analyst Briefing
Neutral
Oct 12, 2026
Helical PLC has scheduled the release of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2026, with the announcement set for Wednesday 25 November 2026. The company will host an analyst presentation on the same day, reflecting its cont...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Updates Market on Share Capital and Total Voting Rights
Neutral
Oct 1, 2026
Helical plc has reported that, as of 30 September 2026, its issued share capital comprises 117,481,200 ordinary shares of 1.05p each, of which 2,422,560 are held in treasury, leaving 115,058,640 voting rights in issue. This disclosure, made in lin...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical completes £5m share buyback and updates capital structure
Positive
Sep 24, 2026
Helical PLC has completed its share buyback programme, purchasing a final tranche of 65,949 ordinary shares between 21 and 23 September 2026 at prices between 185.00p and 190.00p, with a volume‑weighted average of 187.73p. These shares will ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Boosts Treasury Stock with Further Share Buybacks
Positive
Sep 21, 2026
Helical has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 56,000 ordinary shares between 14 September and 18 September 2026 through Peel Hunt LLP at prices ranging from 189.20p to 195.00p per share. The company intends t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Helical boosts treasury stock with latest share buyback
Positive
Sep 14, 2026
Helical plc has bought back 165,000 ordinary shares at 200 pence each between 7 and 11 September 2026 through Peel Hunt, as part of a previously announced share repurchase programme. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing treasury holdings ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Helical PLC Awards Shares to Directors and Staff Under Incentive Plan
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
Helical PLC has granted ordinary shares to executive directors, persons discharging managerial responsibilities and employees under its Share Incentive Plan, with awards made at a closing mid-market price of 198.00 pence on 4 September 2026. The g...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
Helical plc has confirmed that as of 28 August 2026 it had 117,481,200 ordinary shares in issue, with 2,135,611 held in treasury, resulting in 115,345,589 total voting rights. The disclosure, made under FCA transparency rules, provides investors w...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Tightens Share Count With Latest Treasury Buyback
Positive
Aug 24, 2026
Helical PLC has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 175,000 ordinary shares between 17 and 21 August 2026 at prices ranging from 200p to 208p, with a volume-weighted average price of 203.71p. The company intends to hold these shares ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Helical Tightens Capital Structure with Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 17, 2026
Helical plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 375,000 ordinary shares between 10 and 14 August 2026 at prices between 207p and 210p. The shares, bought via broker Peel Hunt at a volume-weighted average pr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Helical PLC Buys Back 200,000 Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
Helical PLC has repurchased 200,000 of its 1.05p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 3 and 7 August 2026 at prices between 200p and 203p, with a volume-weighted average price of 202.25p. The company intends to hold these shares in...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Helical awards dividend-linked share incentives to directors and staff
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
Helical plc has granted ordinary shares to directors, senior managers and employees under its Share Incentive Plan, using a reference price of 199p per share and distributing the awards through the plan’s Dividend Share element. The latest a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Expands Share Buyback, Boosting Treasury Holdings
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
Helical plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 160,000 ordinary shares between 27 July and 31 July 2026 at prices ranging from 196p to 202p and a volume-weighted average price of 199.25p. The company inten...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Helical Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
Helical plc has reported that as of 31 July 2026 it had 117,481,200 ordinary 1p shares in issue, of which 1,385,611 are held in treasury, leaving 116,095,589 voting rights in the market. The disclosure, made in line with FCA transparency rules, pr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Helical Boosts Treasury Stock With Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Helical PLC has repurchased 239,738 ordinary shares between 20 July and 24 July 2026 through Peel Hunt LLP as part of its ongoing share buyback programme launched in early June. The shares were bought at prices between 195p and 198p, with a volume...
Business Operations and Strategy
Helical Completes £12m Capital Return and Resets Voting Share Base
Neutral
Jul 21, 2026
Helical PLC has proceeded with a previously announced £12 million return of capital via a B Share Scheme, confirming that redemption of the newly created B Shares will take place today. The cash proceeds from this redemption are scheduled to ...
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