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Hargreaves Services Plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $353M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

99
StockRank
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Q
67
V
81
M
70
P/E (TTM)
9.2x
ROE
15.8%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
4.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Hargreaves Services shows management conviction via a £20 million tender offer at a 16% premium, signaling confidence in intrinsic value. The business demonstrates high operational discipline in niche industrial services, and the upward revision in forward-EPS consensus indicates growing earnings velocity. It fits the profile of a high-ROIC, pragmatic business effectively allocating capital in a volatile environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hargreaves Services Plc is a diversified property and industrial services company primarily focused on property development and logistics, following its exit from coal production. The company's competitive strength lies in its extensive land bank, expertise in complex industrial site regeneration, and a robust balance sheet supporting long-term, value-accretive projects. Hargreaves is strategically transforming its asset base to capitalize on property development opportunities and specialized logistics services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue177.9M211.5M211.1M264.4M14.1%351.5M219.8M229.7M-4.6%
EPS (GBp)113.8085.8537.7844.81-26.7%92.0228.0629.20-13.3%
Shares32.5M32.5M32.8M33.0M+1.5%30.7M
Debt18.4M36.4M34.2M32.8M21.3%40.4M
Equity180.1M201.2M192.4M194.5M2.6%
Op CF-8.5M15.9M22.6M29.3M35.8%31.6M
Inv CF5.5M7.8M7.5M5.2M
Fin CF-11.8M-15.5M-29.2M-33.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.2%
10.5510.7911.0311.2611.50Jul 24Aug 14Sep 7
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$11.42
RSI (14)
66.7
52W High
$11.77
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
8.8%54.4
ROE
15.8%78.0
GP/Assets
20.2%60.2
Op. Margin
13.0%71.9
FCF/Assets
11.4%87.9
Piotroski
776.0
Int. Cover
5.7x40.3
D/E Ratio
0.21x63.7
Current Ratio
2.00x61.9
Value
81
P/E (TTM)
9.2x86.4
EV/EBITDA
5.1x87.6
P/FCF
7.2x83.6
P/B
1.4x62.9
P/S
0.7x71.2
Div Yield
4.5%84.2
Momentum
70
52W High %
97%94.3
RS 6M
6%76.6
SMA 50/200
1.06x71.1
EPS Rev 4W
+2.5%63.3
EPS Rev 12W
+2.9%78.7
EPS Improve
-45%5.0
Q Growth
83%79.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$353M
P/E (Forward)
16.6x
Gross Margin
18.2%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HSP.LHargreaves Services Plc(you)$353M99Strong Buy
SUP.LSupreme Plc$235M88Strong Buy
MSI.LMS INTERNATIONAL plc$377M75Buy
AMCO.LAmcomri Group plc$133M54Hold
ASY.LAndrews Sykes Group plc$326M99Strong Buy
SAG.LScience Group plc$316M97Strong Buy
LUCE.LLuceco plc$436M97Strong Buy
TFW.LFW Thorpe Plc$394M94Strong Buy
SRAD.LStelrad Group PLC$259M96Strong Buy
LSC.LLondon Security plc$560M99Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 21.5x · Gross margin 36.5%

Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L): Stock Score Summary

Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (81/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Hargreaves Services shows management conviction via a £20 million tender offer at a 16% premium, signaling confidence in intrinsic value. The business demonstrates high operational discipline in niche industrial services, and the upward revision in forward-EPS consensus indicates growing earnings velocity. It fits the profile of a high-ROIC, pragmatic business effectively allocating capital in a volatile environment.

Hargreaves Services Plc is a diversified property and industrial services company primarily focused on property development and logistics, following its exit from coal production. The company's competitive strength lies in its extensive land bank, expertise in complex industrial site regeneration, and a robust balance sheet supporting long-term, value-accretive projects. Hargreaves is strategically transforming its asset base to capitalize on property development opportunities and specialized logistics services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.42
Market Cap$353M
P/E (TTM)9.15
P/E (Forward)16.57
Price/Book1.40
Return on Equity15.8%
Return on Invested Capital8.8%
Debt/Equity0.21x
Gross Margin18.2%
Operating Margin13.0%
Revenue Growth21.0%
Dividend Yield4.5%
Free Cash Flow$49M

Hargreaves Services Plc operates in the Conglomerates industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hargreaves Services Plc’s (HSP.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (81), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Hargreaves Services Plc have an economic moat?
Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 Hargreaves Services Plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. 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 Hargreaves Services Plc in?
Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Conglomerates industry (United Kingdom).