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 | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£39.70 |
| 52 Week High | UK£49.02 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£31.48 |
| Beta | 0.97 |
| 1 Month Change | -17.29% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.11% |
| 1 Year Change | 25.16% |
| 3 Year Change | 82.28% |
| 5 Year Change | 43.63% |
| Change since IPO | 5,971.02% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
HLMA: Conviction List Upgrade Will Likely Fail To Justify Rich Multiple
Halma's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from £30.50 to about £33.74, as analysts highlight the company as a high quality compounding growth stock, supported by recent price target increases from several major banks and its inclusion on a European conviction list. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on Halma has centered on the stock's quality profile, its positioning as a long term growth compounder, and how that lines up with current valuation.
Narrative Update • Jun 17
HLMA: Post Selloff Repricing Will Likely Support Future Share Price
Halma's analyst price target has been revised higher to £43.76 from £41.69, with analysts pointing to valuation support after the recent selloff and the removal of what they describe as a "photonics premium" on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Halma highlights a split between analysts who see the recent share price pullback as an opportunity and those who remain more neutral, focusing on execution and valuation risk.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
HLMA: Conviction List Upgrade Will Likely Fail To Justify Rich Multiple
Halma's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from £30.50 to about £33.74, as analysts highlight the company as a high quality compounding growth stock, supported by recent price target increases from several major banks and its inclusion on a European conviction list. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on Halma has centered on the stock's quality profile, its positioning as a long term growth compounder, and how that lines up with current valuation.Narrative Update • Jun 17
HLMA: Post Selloff Repricing Will Likely Support Future Share Price
Halma's analyst price target has been revised higher to £43.76 from £41.69, with analysts pointing to valuation support after the recent selloff and the removal of what they describe as a "photonics premium" on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Halma highlights a split between analysts who see the recent share price pullback as an opportunity and those who remain more neutral, focusing on execution and valuation risk.
New Narrative • Jun 11
Photonics Expansion And R&D Investment Will Support Powerful Long Term Earnings Potential
Catalysts About Halma Halma is a group of safety, environmental and health care companies that supply critical technologies and services worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jun 03
HLMA: Elevated P/E Expectations Will Likely Constrain Future Share Returns
Halma's updated analyst price target has moved in line with recent Street research, with new targets of £45.00 and £41.50 cited by analysts who point to adjusted fair value, revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and future P/E estimates as key drivers of their revised views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Halma focuses on how current valuation lines up with analysts' expectations for execution and growth, with price targets now referenced around £45.00 and £41.50, as well as 4,500 GBp and 4,150 GBp. Bullish Takeaways Bulllish analysts citing targets such as 4,500 GBp and £45.00 point to scope for the stock to better reflect their assessed fair value, assuming Halma can deliver on revenue and margin expectations already built into their models.Analysis Article • May 27
Should You Investigate Halma plc (LON:HLMA) At UK£46.06?
Halma plc ( LON:HLMA ) saw a significant share price rise of 27% in the past couple of months on the LSE. The company's...New Narrative • May 13
AI Data Center Reliance And Heavy Investment Will Heighten Future Earnings Risk
Catalysts About Halma Halma is a group of companies that supplies safety, environmental and healthcare technologies to customers worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 25
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.Narrative Update • Apr 09
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.Analysis Article • Apr 04
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Halma (LON:HLMA) Passed With Ease
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Mar 26
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.Narrative Update • Mar 11
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.Narrative Update • Feb 24
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.Analysis Article • Feb 10
Halma (LON:HLMA) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Narrative Update • Feb 07
HLMA: 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.Narrative Update • Jan 22
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.Analysis Article • Jan 11
What Does Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Share Price Indicate?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Halma plc ( LON:HLMA ). The company's stock saw a decent share...Narrative Update • Jan 07
HLMA: 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.Narrative Update • Dec 15
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.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Is Halma (LON:HLMA) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 01
Does Halma (LON:HLMA) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Dec 01
HLMA: 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.Analysis Article • Nov 18
Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Narrative Update • Nov 17
HLMA: 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.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Returns At Halma (LON:HLMA) Appear To Be Weighed Down
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...Narrative Update • Nov 01
HLMA: 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.Narrative Update • Oct 18
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.Narrative Update • Oct 04
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.Narrative Update • Sep 19
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.Narrative Update • Sep 04
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.Analysis Article • Aug 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Halma (LON:HLMA) Is Using Debt Safely
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Here's Why Halma (LON:HLMA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
LSE:HLMA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Halma's Fair Values from the Community and select yours For...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Halma (LON:HLMA) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Halma plc's (LON:HLMA) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Halma plc's ( LON:HLMA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 41x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
New Narrative • Nov 24
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 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| 1Y | 25.2% | 30.5% | 18.1% |
Return vs Industry: HLMA underperformed the UK Electronic industry which returned 30.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HLMA exceeded the UK Market which returned 18.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HLMA volatility | |
|---|---|
| HLMA Average Weekly Movement | 6.4% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.9% |
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 (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. The company operates in three segments: Safety, Environmental & Analysis, and Healthcare. Its Safety segment provides products that protect people, assets, and infrastructure 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£14.90b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£372.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.58b |
40.3x
P/E Ratio5.8x
P/S RatioIs HLMA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HLMA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.58b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.29b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.29b |
| Other Expenses | UK£917.80m |
| Earnings | UK£372.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 19, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.99 |
| Gross Margin | 49.96% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.42% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.2% |
How did HLMA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.6%
Current Dividend Yield25%
Payout RatioDoes HLMA pay a reliable dividends?
See HLMA dividend history and benchmarks| Halma dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 09 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 14 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 6 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 42 days |
Does HLMA pay a reliable dividends?
See HLMA dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/02 17:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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 25 analysts. 15 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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| Jonathan Hurn | Barclays |
| Richard Paige | Barclays |
| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |