Halma (HLMA) Stock Overview
Provides technology solutions in the safety, health, and environmental markets in the United States, Mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | UK£45.27 |
| 52 Week High | UK£45.80 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£27.97 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| 1 Month Change | 16.44% |
| 3 Month Change | 27.38% |
| 1 Year Change | 59.51% |
| 3 Year Change | 89.41% |
| 5 Year Change | 74.32% |
| Change since IPO | 6,822.80% |
Recent News & Updates
HLMA: Higher Assumptions And Neutral Stance Will Support Premium Future P/E
Halma's analyst price target has been adjusted from £40.00 to £41.50. Analysts link this shift to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.HLMA: Slightly Higher Assumptions And Neutral Views Will Support Premium P/E
Narrative update on Halma The updated analyst price target for Halma now reflects the recent Street moves to £4,150 per share. Analysts point to slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change.We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Halma (LON:HLMA) Passed With Ease
Apr 04
HLMA: Slightly Higher Revenue Assumptions Will Support Premium Future P/E
Halma's analyst price target has shifted higher to £4,150 from £4,000, as analysts point to updated assumptions for slightly stronger revenue growth and valuation multiples, along with modestly adjusted profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research presents a mixed but generally balanced view on Halma, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, valuation multiples, and profit margins.HLMA: Stable Assumptions And Lower Risk Will Support Premium Future P/E
Analysts have increased their price target on Halma by £4.50, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the £4.50 price target uplift to revised discount rate assumptions, suggesting they see Halma's cash flows as less risky than before, which supports a higher valuation multiple.HLMA: Steady Earnings Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Premium Future P/E
Analysts have nudged their price target for Halma higher to £38.69 from £38.38, citing modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent research updates, including the latest increase from Berenberg. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts supporting the higher £38.69 target point to incremental tweaks in revenue and margin assumptions as enough to justify a slightly richer valuation without changing the core thesis on Halma.Recent updates
HLMA: Higher Assumptions And Neutral Stance Will Support Premium Future P/E
Halma's analyst price target has been adjusted from £40.00 to £41.50. Analysts link this shift to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.HLMA: Slightly Higher Assumptions And Neutral Views Will Support Premium P/E
Narrative update on Halma The updated analyst price target for Halma now reflects the recent Street moves to £4,150 per share. Analysts point to slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change.We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Halma (LON:HLMA) Passed With Ease
Apr 04HLMA: Slightly Higher Revenue Assumptions Will Support Premium Future P/E
Halma's analyst price target has shifted higher to £4,150 from £4,000, as analysts point to updated assumptions for slightly stronger revenue growth and valuation multiples, along with modestly adjusted profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research presents a mixed but generally balanced view on Halma, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, valuation multiples, and profit margins.HLMA: Stable Assumptions And Lower Risk Will Support Premium Future P/E
Analysts have increased their price target on Halma by £4.50, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the £4.50 price target uplift to revised discount rate assumptions, suggesting they see Halma's cash flows as less risky than before, which supports a higher valuation multiple.HLMA: Steady Earnings Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Premium Future P/E
Analysts have nudged their price target for Halma higher to £38.69 from £38.38, citing modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent research updates, including the latest increase from Berenberg. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts supporting the higher £38.69 target point to incremental tweaks in revenue and margin assumptions as enough to justify a slightly richer valuation without changing the core thesis on Halma.Halma (LON:HLMA) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Feb 10HLMA: Modest Fair Value Shift Will Likely Support High P/E Expectations
Analysts have slightly increased their price targets on Halma, raising the revised fair value estimate to £38.38 per share from £38.05, reflecting modest adjustments to assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Halma point to a slightly higher fair value estimate per share at £38.38, alongside an increased price target of 450 GBp in one of the latest notes.HLMA: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Likely Support Premium P/E Multiple
Halma's analyst price target has been lifted by £0.72 to £38.05, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher £38.05 target as better reflecting their updated fair value work, which now builds in revised assumptions around revenue, margins and the P/E they are prepared to apply.What Does Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Share Price Indicate?
Jan 11HLMA: Slightly Higher Fair Value Will Likely Support Premium Multiple
Analysts have nudged their price target for Halma slightly higher to £37.33 from £37.11, citing updated assumptions around modestly stronger revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Revised slightly higher from £37.11 to £37.33 per share.HLMA: Raised Price Views Will Likely Sustain Premium Multiple Amid Mixed Sentiment
The analyst price target for Halma has been nudged higher, with our updated fair value estimate rising from about £36.67 to £37.11 per share. Analysts highlight a richer future earnings multiple supported by a series of upward target revisions across the Street, despite slightly softer long term growth and margin assumptions.Is Halma (LON:HLMA) A Risky Investment?
Dec 15Does Halma (LON:HLMA) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 01HLMA: Upgraded Profit Margins Will Likely Sustain Fair Value Amid Cautious Optimism
Halma’s analyst price target has increased by nearly £2.38 to reflect upgraded forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins. Analysts cite recent positive research updates supporting the company’s outlook.Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Nov 18HLMA: Margins and Execution Will Support Steady Performance Amid Valuation Caution
Halma's analyst price target has risen modestly, up by approximately £0.09 to £34.30. Analysts highlight improved profit margins and moderate adjustments to growth forecasts.Returns At Halma (LON:HLMA) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Nov 05HLMA: Upward Pricing Revisions Will Underpin Confidence Despite Valuation Concerns
Halma's analyst price target has increased significantly. Analysts cite improved confidence in the company's high-growth prospects and sustainable margins, as reflected by recent upward revisions to targets such as £3,690 and £3,770 per share.Strong Cash Generation Will Enable Future Investments In Niche Safety And Environmental Technologies
Halma’s analyst price target has increased by approximately £0.24 to £34.20. Analysts cite ongoing revenue growth and recently raised price targets from multiple firms to support the positive outlook.Strong Cash Generation Will Enable Future Investments In Niche Safety And Environmental Technologies
Halma's analyst price target has increased from £32.74 to £33.97 per share, as analysts cite improved revenue growth expectations and confidence in the company's high-return business model. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reflects a mix of optimism and caution among analysts.Strong Cash Generation Will Enable Future Investments In Niche Safety And Environmental Technologies
Analysts have modestly raised Halma’s price target to £32.74, reflecting confidence in its resilient, high-growth business model and acquisition strategy, though some remain cautious on valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Halma's high-growth, high-returns business model as sustainable, supporting higher valuation multiples.Strong Cash Generation Will Enable Future Investments In Niche Safety And Environmental Technologies
Analysts reaffirm their positive outlook on Halma, citing its strong market position, resilient profitability, and improving growth prospects, with the consensus price target unchanged at £32.39. Analyst Commentary Recognition of Halma’s sustainable high-growth, high-returns business model.These 4 Measures Indicate That Halma (LON:HLMA) Is Using Debt Safely
Aug 24Here's Why Halma (LON:HLMA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Aug 10Halma (LON:HLMA) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Jul 27Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Jul 13
Calculated Acquisitions And Robust R&D Drive Long-Term Growth Amid Market Challenges
Strong cash generation and balance sheet support significant R&D and acquisition investments, ensuring sustainable growth and increased future revenues and earnings.Shareholder Returns
| HLMA | GB Electronic | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.2% | 3.0% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 59.5% | 61.4% | 19.6% |
Return vs Industry: HLMA underperformed the UK Electronic industry which returned 61.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HLMA exceeded the UK Market which returned 19.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HLMA volatility | |
|---|---|
| HLMA Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 5.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: HLMA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: HLMA's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1894 | 9,000 | Marc Ronchetti | www.halma.com |
Halma plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions in the safety, health, and environmental markets in the United States, Mainland Europe, the United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Safety, Environmental & Analysis, and Healthcare. The Safety segment provides products that protect people, assets, and infrastructure, and electrical systems used in public and commercial spaces and in industrial and logistics operations.
Halma plc Fundamentals Summary
| HLMA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£17.09b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£347.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.41b |
49.3x
P/E Ratio7.1x
P/S RatioIs HLMA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HLMA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.41b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.11b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.30b |
| Other Expenses | UK£956.30m |
| Earnings | UK£347.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jun 11, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.92 |
| Gross Margin | 54.05% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.39% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.9% |
How did HLMA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.5%
Current Dividend Yield26%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 12:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Halma plc is covered by 31 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Paige | Barclays |
| Jonathan Hurn | Barclays |
| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |