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Avon Technologies PlcLSE:AVON Stock Report

Market Cap UK£502.4m
Share Price
UK£17.06
UK£21.71
21.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y0.6%
7D6.6%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Avon Technologies Plc

LSE:AVON Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£502.4m

Avon Technologies (AVON) Stock Overview

Provides respiratory and head protection products for the military and first responder markets in Europe and the United States. More details

AVON fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth4/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends0/6

AVON Community Fair Values

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Avon Technologies
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£17.06
52 Week HighUK£22.30
52 Week LowUK£14.58
Beta0.22
1 Month Change0.35%
3 Month Change-5.75%
1 Year Change0.59%
3 Year Change104.31%
5 Year Change-44.90%
Change since IPO461.19%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update Apr 24

AVON: Recent Order And Dividend Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Avon Technologies slightly higher to £21.71 from £21.53, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after reviewing recent Street research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated price target of £21.71 as consistent with their current assumptions on discount rate and future P/E, suggesting the revised framework still supports their constructive stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Apr 09

AVON: Recent Order Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Multiple Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies to £21.53, citing a slightly lower required discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue and margin assumptions, and a P/E outlook informed by recent supportive Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to recent sector transactions, such as Mission Produce's moves in fresh produce, as a reference for how disciplined deal making can support earnings quality and justify higher P/E multiples when integration is executed cleanly.

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 24

AVON: Recent Order And Dividend Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Avon Technologies slightly higher to £21.71 from £21.53, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after reviewing recent Street research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated price target of £21.71 as consistent with their current assumptions on discount rate and future P/E, suggesting the revised framework still supports their constructive stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Apr 09

AVON: Recent Order Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Multiple Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies to £21.53, citing a slightly lower required discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue and margin assumptions, and a P/E outlook informed by recent supportive Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to recent sector transactions, such as Mission Produce's moves in fresh produce, as a reference for how disciplined deal making can support earnings quality and justify higher P/E multiples when integration is executed cleanly.
Narrative Update Mar 26

AVON: Recent Order Momentum Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Avon Technologies slightly to £21.53, citing a marginally lower discount rate and modestly adjusted future P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts are using the refreshed £21.53 target as a reference point to weigh Avon Technologies' execution risks and potential upside, focusing mainly on how realistic the valuation looks against the updated P/E assumptions rather than big swings in growth forecasts.
Narrative Update Mar 09

AVON: Sector M&A Optimism Will Support Future Re-Rating Potential

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Avon Technologies to £21.53 from £21.28, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that reflect recent Street research commentary around sector M&A. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on sector M&A, including produce sector deals, is feeding into how analysts think about execution risk and potential value creation for companies like Avon Technologies.
Narrative Update Feb 22

AVON: NATO Order And Sector M&A Sentiment Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have slightly adjusted their fair value assumptions for Avon Technologies, trimming the price target by a fraction to £21.28 as they weigh updated discount rate and P/E inputs alongside recent sector deal commentary from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on adjacent sector deals, including the Mission Produce acquisition of Calavo Growers, is feeding into how analysts think about Avon Technologies' risk and reward profile at the updated £21.28 fair value mark.
Narrative Update Feb 06

AVON: FY25 Delivery Progress And NATO Contract Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies up to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they see as impressive FY25 preliminary progress under the current team and a positive outlook for the business. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the FY25 preliminaries as evidence that the current leadership team is executing on its plan, which they see as supportive of a higher valuation range.
Narrative Update Jan 22

AVON: FY25 Delivery And NATO Contract Underpin Measured Long Term Upside

Narrative Update on Avon Technologies Analysts have lifted their price target on Avon Technologies to £2,400 from £2,255, citing what they view as "impressive progress" in the FY25 preliminaries and a positive outlook that supports modestly refined assumptions on discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Avon Technologies focuses on how the updated price target of £2,400 reflects opinions on execution under the current team, the assumptions used in valuation models, and the strength of the FY25 preliminaries.
Analysis Article Jan 14

Return Trends At Avon Technologies (LON:AVON) Aren't Appealing

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Narrative Update Jan 08

AVON: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Stronger FY25 Execution Under Current Team

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target for Avon Technologies to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they view as impressive FY25 preliminary results under the current management team and a positive outlook for the business. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive stance on Avon Technologies, with the higher £24.00 price target framed around what analysts see as solid execution in the FY25 preliminaries and a constructive outlook for the current management plan.
Narrative Update Dec 23

AVON: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Strengthening FY25 Execution Confidence

Analysts have raised their price target on Avon Technologies to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they describe as impressive operational progress under the current management team and a positive outlook for FY25. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a constructive shift in sentiment toward Avon Technologies, reflected in an increased price target to 2,400 GBp and the reaffirmation of a positive stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Dec 09

AVON: Future Share Momentum Will Be Underpinned By Strengthening Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies higher to £24.00 from £22.55, citing the company's impressive FY25 progress, an improving medium term outlook, and slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the latest price target increase as confirmation that Avon Technologies execution in FY25 is tracking ahead of prior expectations, with operational improvements beginning to be reflected in valuation multiples.
Narrative Update Nov 25

AVON: Strengthening Outlook Will Drive Momentum As Leadership Delivers Operational Progress

Avon Technologies’ analyst price target has been raised from £22.55 to £24.00 per share, reflecting analysts’ positive views on the company’s progress and improved forward outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have noted that Avon Technologies' recent performance under its current leadership team demonstrates impressive execution and operational progress.
Narrative Update Nov 10

AVON: Profit Margins Will Improve As Medium-Term Prospects Strengthen

The analyst price target for Avon Technologies has been raised from £17.45 to £22.55. This change reflects analysts' view that the company's medium-term outlook is improving and profit margins are strengthening.
Narrative Update Oct 27

Medium-Term Outlook Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Protection

Analysts have increased their price target for Avon Technologies from £17.45 to £22.55. They cite a stronger medium-term outlook for the company.
Analysis Article Oct 16

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Avon Technologies Plc's (LON:AVON) Price

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry in the United Kingdom have...
Narrative Update Oct 13

Anticipated Product Launches And STAR Strategy Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Respiratory Protection

Analysts have raised their price target for Avon Technologies from £17.45 to £22.55. They cite a strengthening medium-term outlook, supported by improved revenue growth projections, higher profit margins, and a modest increase in future earnings expectations.
Analysis Article Aug 05

Is Avon Technologies Plc (LON:AVON) Worth UK£21.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

LSE:AVON 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Avon Technologies's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Analysis Article May 28

What Avon Technologies Plc's (LON:AVON) 30% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Avon Technologies Plc ( LON:AVON ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
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New Narrative Feb 17

Anticipated Product Launches And STAR Strategy Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Respiratory Protection

Strong demand and increased order book enhance revenue visibility, supporting growth and stability in various market segments.
Analysis Article Oct 11

Are Investors Undervaluing Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON) By 32%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Avon Protection is UK£9.70 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Avon...
Analysis Article May 25

These 4 Measures Indicate That Avon Protection (LON:AVON) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Sep 01

Here's Why Avon Protection (LON:AVON) Can Afford Some Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jun 01

Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Avon Protection plc...

Shareholder Returns

AVONGB Aerospace & DefenseGB Market
7D6.6%8.9%1.5%
1Y0.6%29.6%19.4%

Return vs Industry: AVON underperformed the UK Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 29.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: AVON underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is AVON's price volatile compared to industry and market?
AVON volatility
AVON Average Weekly Movement4.9%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement6.5%
Market Average Movement5.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market12.0%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market3.1%

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

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

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1890982Jos Sclaterwww.avon-technologiesplc.com

Avon Technologies Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides respiratory and head protection products for the military and first responder markets in Europe and the United States. It operates through Avon Protection and Team Wendy segments. The company offers respirators, escape hoods, thermal imaging cameras, powered and supplied air, rebreathers, and underwater systems; spares and accessories, such as replacement filters, outserts, and communication systems; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protective wear.

Avon Technologies Plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Avon Technologies's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
AVON fundamental statistics
Market capUK£502.45m
Earnings (TTM)UK£13.54m
Revenue (TTM)UK£242.56m
37.1x
P/E Ratio
2.1x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
AVON income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$326.00m
Cost of RevenueUS$187.60m
Gross ProfitUS$138.40m
Other ExpensesUS$120.20m
EarningsUS$18.20m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.62
Gross Margin42.45%
Net Profit Margin5.58%
Debt/Equity Ratio39.2%

How did AVON perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.0%
Current Dividend Yield
40%
Payout Ratio

Does AVON pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy AVON by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Avon Technologies dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateAug 06 2026
Dividend Pay DateSep 04 2026
Days until Ex dividend73 days
Days until Dividend pay date102 days

Does AVON pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/25 02:55
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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

Avon Technologies Plc is covered by 14 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
Charlotte KeyworthBarclays
Milene KernerBarclays
Sambhav KocharBarclays