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IKA.L

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Ilika plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $73M · Avg Vol: $95K/d

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StockRank
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Q
17
V
24
M
24
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-45.8%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ilika plc is a pioneer in the development of solid-state battery technology, offering safer, higher energy density alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The company's product portfolio includes Stereax miniature batteries for medical and IoT devices, and Goliath large-format batteries for electric vehicles. Ilika's competitive moat is secured by an extensive IP portfolio in advanced materials, as it transitions from R&D to commercial licensing.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue0.5M33.8K20.1K73.5K-47.1%1.1M0.1M0.1M23.8%
EPS (GBp)-4.64-4.603.03-3.54-4.01-3.70-3.60
Shares157.8M158.7M159.2M168.1M+6.5%198.9M
Debt0.8M0.6M0.6M0.5M-17.8%1.1M
Equity31.4M24.8M20.4M17.2M-18.2%
Op CF-5.6M-6.2M-2.5M-4.2M-4.9M
Inv CF-4.4M-1.3M-4.6M2.5M
Fin CF23.7M-75.7K-0.3M1.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-18.2%
0.310.330.350.370.38Jul 28Aug 18Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$0.3147
RSI (14)
28.6
52W High
$0.6888
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
17
ROIC
-40.5%2.0
ROE
-45.8%2.9
GP/Assets
2.5%5.3
Op. Margin
-951.1%0.6
FCF/Assets
-24.8%2.4
Piotroski
416.8
Int. Cover
-50.0x1.1
D/E Ratio
0.07x77.6
Current Ratio
6.32x95.9
Value
24
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-5.6x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
3.1x32.6
P/S
46.7x1.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
24
52W High %
46%9.9
RS 6M
-26%27.0
SMA 50/200
0.85x17.5
EPS Rev 4W
-2.5%8.3
EPS Rev 12W
+4.5%82.9
EPS Improve
+10%24.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$73M
P/E (Forward)
-6.9x
Gross Margin
45.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
IKA.LIlika plc(you)$73M2Strong Sell
GELN.LGelion plc$57M13Strong Sell
HPOW.LH-Power plc$165M3Strong Sell
IES.LInvinity Energy Systems plc$174M10Strong Sell
EAAS.LeEnergy Group Plc$27M14Strong Sell
CWR.LCeres Power Holdings plc$1.1B11Strong Sell
DGNXDiginex Limited$55M2Strong Sell
CPH2.LClean Power Hydrogen plc$90M4Strong Sell
EVTLVertical Aerospace Ltd.$117M2Strong Sell
ALRT.LDefence Holdings PLC$28M2Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 36.4%

Ilika plc (IKA.L): Stock Score Summary

Ilika plc (IKA.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (17/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Ilika plc is a pioneer in the development of solid-state battery technology, offering safer, higher energy density alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The company's product portfolio includes Stereax miniature batteries for medical and IoT devices, and Goliath large-format batteries for electric vehicles. Ilika's competitive moat is secured by an extensive IP portfolio in advanced materials, as it transitions from R&D to commercial licensing.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.31
Market Cap$73M
P/E (Forward)-6.94
Price/Book3.13
Return on Equity-45.8%
Return on Invested Capital-40.5%
Debt/Equity0.07x
Gross Margin45.0%
Operating Margin-951.1%
Revenue Growth564.0%
Free Cash Flow$-7M

Ilika plc operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ilika plc’s (IKA.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ilika plc (IKA.L) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (17), Value (24), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Ilika plc have an economic moat?
Ilika plc (IKA.L) has a Quality factor score of 17/100. 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 Ilika plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ilika plc (IKA.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. 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 Ilika plc in?
Ilika plc (IKA.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United Kingdom).