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HEAD.L
STRONG SELLREMOVEHeadlam Group plc · Consumer Cyclical · United Kingdom · $45M · Avg Vol: $241K/d
Headlam Group is a UK-based floorcoverings distributor suffering from severe cyclical downturns in the UK housing and home improvement markets. It lacks the high ROIC and asset-light characteristics required by our Terry Smith lens, and the quant model's strong sell signal reflects deteriorating operational momentum with no clear macro tailwind to rescue it.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Headlam Group plc is the UK's leading distributor of floorcoverings, supplying an extensive range of carpets, residential vinyl, wood, and laminate flooring to independent retailers and trade contractors. The company operates a highly efficient, nationwide distribution network that enables next-day delivery across its vast product portfolio. Its competitive moat is established through its scale, deep supplier relationships, and unmatched logistics capabilities in the UK flooring market.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | 880.0M | 870.6M | 697.2M | 661.4M | -9.1% |
| EPS | — | 0.53 | 0.13 | -0.41 | -1.35 | -76.1% |
| Shares | — | 85.6M | 85.6M | 85.6M | 85.6M | 0.0% |
| Debt | 9.2M | 50.4M | 124.8M | 82.6M | 166.7M | 106.6% |
| Equity | — | 298.1M | 292.3M | 253.3M | 145.9M | -21.2% |
| Op CF | — | 14.5M | 16.6M | 10.1M | -59.9M | -16.5% |
| Inv CF | — | -16.0M | -17.8M | 67.2M | 22.0M | — |
| Fin CF | — | -77.2M | 25.6M | -89.8M | 59.9M | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HEAD.L are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD.L | Headlam Group plc(you) | $45M | 7 | STRONG SELL |
| VCP.L | Victoria PLC | $71M | 43 | HOLD |
| LIKE.L | Likewise Group Plc | $100M | 50 | HOLD |
| ULTP.L | Ultimate Products Plc | $51M | 83 | STRONG BUY |
| CHH.L | Churchill China plc | $50M | 92 | STRONG BUY |
| SDG.L | Sanderson Design Group plc | $69M | 96 | STRONG BUY |
| TMO.L | Time Out Group plc | $52M | 7 | STRONG SELL |
| CFX.L | Colefax Group PLC | $97M | 99 | STRONG BUY |
| SYM.L | Symphony Environmental Technologies plc | $28M | 14 | STRONG SELL |
| AURR.L | Aurrigo International plc | $84M | 15 | STRONG SELL |
Peer medians: ROE 6.6% · P/E 14.5x · Gross margin 42.0%