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Hunting PLCLSE:HTG Stock Report

Market Cap UK£518.2m
Share Price
UK£3.29
My Fair Value
UK£4.50
27.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-26.7%
7D1.9%
Portfolio Value
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Hunting PLC

LSE:HTG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£518.2m

Hunting (HTG) Stock Overview

Manufactures components, technology systems, and precision parts worldwide. More details

HTG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends2/6

Rewards

Trading at 64.8% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 72.48% per year

Risk Analysis

Dividend of 2.79% is not well covered by earnings


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Hunting

Shift To Energy Transition And Middle East Expansion Will Improve Future Prospects

Key Takeaways Pivoting to energy transition markets like geothermal and carbon capture aims to drive future revenue and tap into high-growth sectors. Expanding orders with Middle East partners and cost-efficiency measures are expected to enhance growth and increase margins.
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UK£4.50
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27.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
3.88%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Hunting

Hydrocarbon Reliance Will Constrain Margins But Transition Will Provide Relief

Key Takeaways Heavy reliance on oil and gas exposes Hunting to volatility, while accelerated renewables adoption threatens long-term demand for its core offerings. Expansion into energy transition and technology investments support growth, but challenges in scaling non-oil business and rising competition may pressure margins and returns.
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UK£3.47
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5.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
-0.54%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Hunting

Global Energy Demand And Middle East Expansion Will Transform Extraction

Key Takeaways Aggressive international expansion, major contract wins, and innovative proprietary technologies position Hunting for outsized, sustained revenue and profit growth well beyond current expectations. Strategic cost management, high-margin focus, and strong balance sheet enable value-accretive M&A, solidifying its role as a consolidator and tech leader in the energy sector.
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UK£6.06
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45.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
9.65%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Hunting
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£3.29
52 Week HighUK£4.55
52 Week LowUK£2.45
Beta0.89
1 Month Change3.14%
3 Month Change27.82%
1 Year Change-26.67%
3 Year Change14.26%
5 Year Change104.04%
Change since IPO93.24%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Mar 10
Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Does Hunting (LON:HTG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 07
Does Hunting (LON:HTG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
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Expansion Into Offshore Markets Like Guyana And Kuwait May Strengthen Future Prospects But Energy Price Fluctuations Pose Risks

Focus on high-margin international markets and strategic partnerships is expected to drive significant revenue growth and improve market positioning.

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Shares Leap 26% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Jan 21
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Shares Leap 26% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Hunting (LON:HTG) Passed With Ease

Oct 23
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Hunting (LON:HTG) Passed With Ease

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 25
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

With Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Aug 16
With Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jul 18
Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Here's Why Hunting (LON:HTG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 22
Here's Why Hunting (LON:HTG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Jan 29
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Hunting (LON:HTG)

Jul 08
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Hunting (LON:HTG)

Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Mar 04
Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Is Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Dec 08
Is Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Are Investors Undervaluing Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) By 29%?

Aug 26
Are Investors Undervaluing Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) By 29%?

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 40% Above Its Share Price

May 22
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 40% Above Its Share Price

Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Mar 18
Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

Dec 22
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

Is Hunting (LON:HTG) A Risky Investment?

Oct 29
Is Hunting (LON:HTG) A Risky Investment?

Is Hunting (LON:HTG) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

Jul 01
Is Hunting (LON:HTG) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued

May 08
An Intrinsic Calculation For Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued

Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Is Yielding 2.5% - But Is It A Buy?

Apr 02
Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Is Yielding 2.5% - But Is It A Buy?

CEO & Director Arthur Johnson Just Bought 6.6% More Shares In Hunting PLC (LON:HTG)

Mar 11
CEO & Director Arthur Johnson Just Bought 6.6% More Shares In Hunting PLC (LON:HTG)

Auditors Are Concerned About Hunting (LON:HTG)

Mar 08
Auditors Are Concerned About Hunting (LON:HTG)

Shareholder Returns

HTGGB Energy ServicesGB Market
7D1.9%0.8%2.7%
1Y-26.7%-18.8%19.4%

Return vs Industry: HTG underperformed the UK Energy Services industry which returned -17.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: HTG underperformed the UK Market which returned 16% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is HTG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
HTG volatility
HTG Average Weekly Movement4.9%
Energy Services Industry Average Movement5.6%
Market Average Movement4.8%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.7%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.5%

Stable Share Price: HTG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: HTG's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
18742,006Jim Johnsonhuntingplc.com

Hunting PLC, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures components, technology systems, and precision parts worldwide. It operates in five segments: Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific. The company designs and manufactures perforating systems, energetics, instrumentation, and associated hardware; connection technology and OCTG; subsea technologies; supplies highly engineered tubular components, hollow rotating shafts, very accurate deep hole drilling, plus complex turned, and milled profiles; well intervention equipment; and well test and process systems.

Hunting PLC Fundamentals Summary

How do Hunting's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
HTG fundamental statistics
Market capUK£518.20m
Earnings (TTM)-UK£25.16m
Revenue (TTM)UK£801.85m
0.6x
P/S Ratio
-20.6x
P/E Ratio

Is HTG overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
HTG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.08b
Cost of RevenueUS$800.10m
Gross ProfitUS$283.60m
Other ExpensesUS$317.60m
Earnings-US$34.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.22
Gross Margin26.17%
Net Profit Margin-3.14%
Debt/Equity Ratio11.5%

How did HTG perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.8%
Current Dividend Yield
-57%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/08/29 13:14
End of Day Share Price 2025/08/29 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* 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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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Hunting PLC is covered by 38 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel SlaterArden Partners Plc.
Michael PickupBarclays
Michael PickupBarclays