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Hardide PLC(HDD) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward64Moderate
Risk54Moderate
75%Data
Strong 18% profit margin · Revenue growing 71% YoY
Growth Machine
Market Cap:72.11M
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Reward Rating
64
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
54
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: 115p.

What is Hardide PLC?

Hardide plc engages in the production of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coatings in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally.

HDD · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

HDD stands out on growth and profitability, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

HDD · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Growth80/100

    Revenue +6.3% CAGR

  • Profitability67/100

    3% net margin · 33% ROE

  • Cash flow67/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet37/100

    Interest covered 1.9×

  • Valuation43/100

    P/E 11.9× · PEG 0.28

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

What is Hardide PLC?

Hardide plc engages in the production of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coatings in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. The company offers advanced tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix composite coatings. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 72.11M, and a P/E ratio of 45.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (64)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with growth and profitability as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap72.11M
P/E Ratio45.75
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.163
Insider Activity
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