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HVO.L

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hVIVO plc · Healthcare · United Kingdom · $63M · Avg Vol: $109K/d

36
StockRank
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Q
26
V
39
M
63
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-14.5%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

hVIVO plc is a rapidly growing contract research organization (CRO) and the global market leader in human challenge clinical trials and laboratory services. The company boasts specialized quarantine clinics and a proprietary library of challenge viruses, serving global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. hVIVO is highly profitable and benefits from growing global investment in infectious disease vaccines and antivirals.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue64.0M74.0M82.8M61.7M-1.2%65.5M66.5M72.9M8.7%
EPS-0.000.030.02-0.01-34.0%-0.01-0.01-0.00
Shares671.0M680.4M680.4M687.0M+2.4%688.4M
Debt2.1M16.5M17.0M19.5M111.5%19.5M
Equity26.7M45.3M59.0M50.4M23.6%
Op CF21.1M22.8M13.6M-19.0M-19.6%-19.0M
Inv CF-1.8M-5.3M-0.9M-14.3M
Fin CF-2.4M-6.2M-3.2M-6.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-8.6%
0.090.090.100.100.11Jun 15Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.099
RSI (14)
60.0
52W High
$0.1518
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
26
ROIC
-6.4%39.0
ROE
-14.5%34.1
GP/Assets
1.9%14.7
Op. Margin
-17.8%27.1
FCF/Assets
-15.5%23.5
Piotroski
00.2
Int. Cover
-3.3x30.5
D/E Ratio
0.39x36.1
Current Ratio
1.63x29.5
Value
39
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-72.6x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.2x79.7
P/S
0.9x85.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
63
52W High %
65%47.0
RS 6M
23%88.1
SMA 50/200
1.07x77.4
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+82%68.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$63M
P/E (Forward)
-37.4x
Gross Margin
2.9%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HVO.LhVIVO plc(you)$63M36HOLD
ABDX.LAbingdon Health Plc$34M41HOLD
CLBX.LCelLBxHealth plc$39M16STRONG SELL
EDX.LEDX Medical Group Plc$65M6STRONG SELL
GDR.Lgenedrive plc$28M16STRONG SELL
POLB.LPoolbeg Pharma PLC$63M24SELL
CREO.LCreo Medical Group PLC$87M31SELL
PXS.LProvexis plc$39M44HOLD
STX.LShield Therapeutics plc$86M21SELL
SBTX.LSkinBioTherapeutics plc$42M19STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 0.2% · P/E 24.7x · Gross margin 56.9%

hVIVO plc (HVO.L) — Stock Score Summary

hVIVO plc (HVO.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (26/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

hVIVO plc is a rapidly growing contract research organization (CRO) and the global market leader in human challenge clinical trials and laboratory services. The company boasts specialized quarantine clinics and a proprietary library of challenge viruses, serving global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. hVIVO is highly profitable and benefits from growing global investment in infectious disease vaccines and antivirals.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.10
Market Cap$63M
P/E (Forward)-37.35
Price/Book1.17
Return on Equity-14.5%
Return on Invested Capital-6.4%
Debt/Equity0.39x
Gross Margin2.9%
Operating Margin-17.8%
Revenue Growth-16.6%
Free Cash Flow$-15M

hVIVO plc operates in the Diagnostics & Research industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hVIVO plc’s (HVO.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for hVIVO plc (HVO.L) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (26), Value (39), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does hVIVO plc have an economic moat?
hVIVO plc (HVO.L) has a Quality factor score of 26/100. 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 hVIVO plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for hVIVO plc (HVO.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. 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 hVIVO plc in?
hVIVO plc (HVO.L) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry (United Kingdom).