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Ilika plc (IKA) Share Price & Analysis

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IKA Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 19.50GBX 0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
20 p22.5 p25 pAug 17Sep 1Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
GBX 19.00 - GBX 20.00
52-Week Range
GBX 18.00 - GBX 47.00
Previous Close
GBX 19.50
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
170.42K
Market Cap
GBP 38.78M
Enterprise Value
GBP 55.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 5.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 1.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.58
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Protected Technology And Differentiated Performance

The 88-patent portfolio and reported performance benefits provide a defensible technology base for licensing and commercialization. Faster charging, lower vehicle weight and improved safety could strengthen customer adoption if validation continues across automotive and industrial applications.

Commercialization Progress Across Two Product Lines

Progress from development toward customer deliveries and product MVPs demonstrates that Ilika is converting laboratory technology into commercial offerings. Activity across miniature Stereax batteries and larger Goliath cells broadens potential revenue pathways over the medium term.

Low Financial Leverage Supports Strategic Flexibility

Very low leverage reduces fixed financial obligations and near-term balance-sheet pressure compared with highly indebted peers. This gives Ilika greater flexibility to pursue partnerships, grants and product validation without the added burden of substantial interest-bearing debt.

Bears Say

Persistent Losses And Negative Margins

Persistent negative gross profit and operating losses show that current commercial activity has not yet produced a scalable, profitable business model. Until pricing, production economics or revenue scale improve, growth may continue to require external funding rather than internally generated earnings.

Continued Cash Burn And Funding Dependence

Ongoing operating and free-cash-flow deficits mean Ilika cannot currently fund its development and commercialization program from operations. Dependence on grants, partnerships and capital raises creates execution and dilution risk if funding is delayed or insufficient for scale-up.

Limited Scale And Delayed Large-market Revenue

Current pilot capacity is suited to prototypes and smaller applications but remains far below automotive gigascale requirements. Lengthy validation and option-to-license processes could defer material revenue, leaving the company exposed to extended commercialization timelines and resource constraints.

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IKA FAQ

What was Ilika plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ilika plc lowest share price was 18.00 p and its highest was 47.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Ilika plc’s market cap?
Ilika plc’s market cap is £38.78M.
When is Ilika plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Ilika plc’s earnings last quarter?
Ilika plc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported -0.02 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Ilika plc overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Ilika plc pay dividends?
Ilika plc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Ilika plc’s EPS estimate?
Ilika plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ilika plc have?
Ilika plc has 198,889,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ilika plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ilika plc reported an EPS of -0.02 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.772%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ilika plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IKA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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