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Bodycote PLC(BOY)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward40Moderate
Risk46Moderate
📊75%Data
3.3% dividend yield
BOY
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Bodycote PLC | Industrials
Value Trap
Market Cap:1.17Bn
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Reward Rating
40
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
46
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 796p.

What is Bodycote PLC?

Bodycote plc provides heat treatment and thermal processing services worldwide.

BOY · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

BOY's standout is cash flow; growth and volatility weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

BOY · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow67/100

    8% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Growth29/100

    Rev -0.7% CAGR · earnings -9.3%

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Profitability36/100

    8% net margin · 8% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Bodycote PLC?

Bodycote plc provides heat treatment and thermal processing services worldwide. It operates in Specialist Technologies and Precision Heat Treatment divisions. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.17B, and a P/E ratio of 22.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (40)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap1.17B
P/E Ratio22.0484
Dividend Yield3.34%
52 Week High781.1558
52 Week Low467.5631
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding171M
No. of Employees3,841
IndustrySpecialty Industrial Machinery
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.299
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.bodycote.com
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