Hill & Smith (HILS) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Our purpose is to create sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. Hill & Smith PLC is an international group with leading positions in the supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services to global markets. Through a focus on leading positions in niche markets we aim to consistently deliver strong returns and shareholder value. Supplying to, and located in, global markets the Group serves customers from facilities in Australia, India, Sweden, the UK and the USA, building a presence in international markets, where countries are upgrading or improving their infrastructure as their economies grow. A key feature of the Group’s chosen markets is the influence of heightened levels of regulation and health and safety considerations on development and growth. All of our products are designed to strict specifications and tested according to applicable standards.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 1,816.85 to 1,858
• 50-Day Range: 1,532 to 1,940
• 52-Week Range: 1,463.97 to 2,330
• Volume: 1.33 million shs
• Average Volume: 379,729 shs
• Market Capitalization: £1.47 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.10
• Dividend Yield: 2.48%
• Price Target: GBX 2,500
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

HILS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HILS shares performed this year?

Hill & Smith's stock was trading at GBX 1,868 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HILS shares have decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,820.
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How were Hill & Smith's earnings last quarter?

Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 12th. The company reported $122.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Hill & Smith had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.39% and a net margin of 9.23%.
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How do I buy shares of Hill & Smith?

Shares of HILS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hill & Smith own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hill & Smith investors own include B&M European Value Retail (BME), Coats Group (COA), 4D pharma (DDDD), genedrive (GDR), Greencore Group (GNC), Halma (HLMA) and IQE (IQE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/12/2025
• Today: 5/08/2025
• Record date for 7/4 Dividend: 5/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/4 Dividend: 5/29/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/04/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Engineering & Construction
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:HILS
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.hsholdings.com
• Phone: +44-121-7047430
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 4,336
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,500
• High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,500
• Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,500
• Potential Upside/Downside: +36.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 95.13
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.17
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £77.07 million
• Net Margins: 9.23%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 17.39%
• Return on Assets: 10.01%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 34.30
• Current Ratio: 2.20
• Quick Ratio: 0.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £834.58 million
• Price / Sales: 1.77
• Cash Flow: GBX 35.67 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 51.30
• Book Value: GBX 570.77 per share
• Price / Book: 3.21

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 80,678,087
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £1.48 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.31