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JHD Stock Chart & Stats
137.00 p
1.40 p(1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
137.00 p
1.40 p(1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range112.00 p - 147.60 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.70M
Average Volume (3M)556.65K
Market Cap
£570.68M
Enterprise Value509.29M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£75.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£9.15M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Mar 31, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding416,411,440
10 Day Avg. Volume754,684
30 Day Avg. Volume556,654
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.21
Price to Book (P/B)2.88
Price to Sales (P/S)2.04
P/FCF Ratio10.95
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)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)£269.05M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives James Halstead substantial financial flexibility through changing demand conditions. A stable equity base reduces dependence on external financing, supports continued investment in products and capacity, and lowers the risk that interest obligations restrict operating or shareholder returns.
Sustained ProfitabilityConsistently strong operating and net margins indicate that the flooring business has maintained meaningful profitability across multiple years. This provides internal funding for product development and distribution while offering resilience if revenue growth remains subdued over the next several quarters.
Good Earnings-to-cash ConversionFree cash flow that closely tracks net income suggests reported earnings are generally translating into usable cash. That supports dividends, reinvestment, and balance-sheet strength, giving the company greater strategic flexibility than a similarly profitable business with weaker cash conversion.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue ContractionThe recent revenue pattern shows that James Halstead has not yet returned to dependable top-line growth. Continued stagnation could limit operating leverage, reduce the scope for profit expansion, and make future performance more dependent on margin preservation rather than broader customer and market growth.
Earnings Growth WeaknessNegative EPS growth indicates that per-share earnings have weakened despite the company retaining solid historical margins. If this persists, it may constrain internally funded expansion and reduce the compounding potential of shareholder returns, particularly while revenue growth remains muted.
Volatile Free Cash FlowAlthough cash conversion is generally strong, large year-to-year swings make the amount of cash available for dividends, investment, and other capital allocation less predictable. This volatility can complicate planning and indicates that reported profitability does not produce equally consistent cash outcomes each year.
James Halstead News
JHD FAQ
What was James Halstead PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Halstead PLC lowest share price was 112.00 p and its highest was 147.60 p in the past 12 months.
What is James Halstead PLC’s market cap?
James Halstead PLC’s market cap is £570.68M.
When is James Halstead PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Halstead PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 31, 2027 which is in 160 days.
How were James Halstead PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Halstead PLC released its earnings results on Oct 14, 2026. The company reported 0.042 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is James Halstead PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Halstead PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does James Halstead PLC pay dividends?
James Halstead PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 6.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.79%. See more information on James Halstead PLC dividends here
What is James Halstead PLC’s EPS estimate?
James Halstead PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does James Halstead PLC have?
James Halstead PLC has 416,411,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Halstead PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Halstead PLC reported an EPS of 0.042 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.125%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Halstead PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JHD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
James Halstead Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.71%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
James Halstead PLC
James Halstead plc, established in 1914 and headquartered in Manchester, UK, is a global producer and provider of flooring materials. The company's diverse range of flooring solutions caters to both residential and commercial clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Australasia, Asia, and other international markets. These products are distributed under prominent brand names such as Polyflor, Palettone, Camaro, Polysafe, Recofloor, and Expona.