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Hardide plc · Basic Materials · United Kingdom · $98M · Avg Vol: $316K/d

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StockRank
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Quality
72
Value
13
Momentum
74
P/E (TTM)
45.0x
peers 14.4x
ROE
33.3%
peers -0.7%
D/E
0.4x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Hardide plc: fails the quant gate on value (Q72/V13/M76; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

The ranks quoted here are from the day it was written; today's Quality, Value and Momentum are the bars above.

ABOUT HARDIDE PLC

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Hardide plc develops and applies advanced tungsten carbide chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coatings to metal components operating in highly abrasive and corrosive environments. Its proprietary technology creates a unique, ultra-hard, and pore-free barrier that significantly extends the lifespan of critical components in oil and gas, aerospace, and precision engineering. The company operates as a niche technology leader with a strong patent portfolio protecting its specialized coating processes.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.0M5.5M4.7M6.0M6.3%8.0M13.5M123.9%
EPS (GBp)-3.90-1.90-1.900.202.00
Shares58.9M58.9M78.5M78.8M+33.8%78.8M
Debt3.0M3.0M2.8M2.4M-6.7%2.2M
Equity5.5M4.3M3.7M3.9M-11.1%
Op CF-1.0M0.2M-0.4M0.7M99.8%1.1M
Inv CF-0.3M-0.1M-64.0K-69.0K
Fin CF0.3M-98.0K0.4M-0.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-15.1%
1.101.181.261.341.42Aug 5Aug 27Sep 17
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$1.21
RSI (14)
47.5
52W High
$1.47
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
72
ROIC
4.5%48.6
ROE
33.3%95.6
GP/Assets
65.7%97.8
Op. Margin
26.8%87.7
FCF/Assets
4.7%72.7
Piotroski
892.9
Int. Cover
1.9x35.0
D/E Ratio
0.43x33.2
Current Ratio
2.46x59.0
Value
13
P/E (TTM)
45.0x19.1
EV/EBITDA
35.1x12.4
P/FCF
200.8x7.0
P/B
13.6x4.8
P/S
8.8x15.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
74
52W High %
82%70.1
RS 6M
176%98.4
SMA 50/200
1.83x99.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.6%26.2
EPS Rev 12W
+417.1%99.6
EPS Improve
+285%88.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$98M
P/E (Forward)
11.7x
Gross Margin
63.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HDD.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HDD.LHardide plc(you)$98M65Buy
SYNT.LSynthomer plc$218M78Buy
IOF.LIofina plc$135M88Strong Buy
ZTF.LZotefoams plc$297M90Strong Buy
ESNT.LEssentra plc$417M88Strong Buy
ELM.LElementis plc$1.3B81Strong Buy
VCT.LVictrex plc$992M88Strong Buy
HAYD.LHaydale plc$34M9Strong Sell
JMAT.LJohnson Matthey Plc$3.9B70Buy
CRDA.LCroda International Plc$5.6B62Hold

Peer medians: ROE -0.7% · P/E 14.4x · Gross margin 30.9%

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Hardide plc (HDD.L): Stock Score Summary

Hardide plc (HDD.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (13/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Hardide plc: fails the quant gate on value (Q72/V13/M76; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

Hardide plc develops and applies advanced tungsten carbide chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coatings to metal components operating in highly abrasive and corrosive environments. Its proprietary technology creates a unique, ultra-hard, and pore-free barrier that significantly extends the lifespan of critical components in oil and gas, aerospace, and precision engineering. The company operates as a niche technology leader with a strong patent portfolio protecting its specialized coating processes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.21
Market Cap$98M
P/E (TTM)45.00
P/E (Forward)11.69
Price/Book13.64
Return on Equity33.3%
Return on Invested Capital4.5%
Debt/Equity0.43x
Gross Margin63.3%
Operating Margin26.8%
Revenue Growth71.0%
Free Cash Flow$486K

Hardide plc operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardide plc’s (HDD.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hardide plc (HDD.L) is 65/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (13), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Hardide plc have an economic moat?
Hardide plc (HDD.L) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hardide plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hardide plc (HDD.L) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hardide plc in?
Hardide plc (HDD.L) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United Kingdom).