Headlam Group PLC
HEAD.L operates in the home furnishings industry, providing products and services related to home décor and furniture, primarily within the consumer cyclicals sector.
Business. HEAD.L is a home furnishings company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products in the home furnishings industry. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available. The company is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker HEAD.L.
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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HEAD.L is a home furnishings company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products in the home furnishings industry. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available. The company is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker HEAD.L.
HEAD.L's capital structure is marked by a high price-to-book ratio of 31.38, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.15, suggesting it has just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -45.2 million GBP, and free cash flow is also negative at -47.4 million GBP, indicating a lack of liquidity from operations.
In terms of profitability, HEAD.L is underperforming, with a net loss of 81.9 million GBP and an operating loss of 63.5 million GBP. The return on equity is -74.45%, and the return on assets is -23.09%, both significantly below industry norms. The company's gross profit margin is 29.5%, which is relatively high, but this is not translating into profitability due to high operating expenses.
HEAD.L's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's total revenue for the period is 498.7 million GBP, but there is no information on the geographic distribution of this revenue. This lack of diversification could pose a risk if the company's primary market experiences a downturn.
The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss and declining cash flows. The outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the company's financial performance suggests a challenging period ahead. The company's capital expenditure of -4.6 million GBP indicates some investment in growth, but this is not sufficient to offset the operating losses.
HEAD.L faces several risk factors, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's liquidity risk is medium, and the risk of dilution is low. The company has not made any recent significant announcements or filings that would indicate a change in its strategic direction.
Recent events and filings do not show any significant changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company's analyst estimates suggest a mean price target of 315.00 GBP, with a median price target of 315.00 GBP. The recommendation from analysts is a hold, with no strong buy or buy ratings.
- HEAD.L is experiencing significant financial distress, with a net loss and negative cash flows.
- The company's high price-to-book ratio suggests that the market is valuing the company above its book value despite its poor financial performance.
- HEAD.L's lack of geographic and segment diversification increases its exposure to market-specific risks.
- The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14.
- Analysts have a neutral outlook on the company, with a mean price target of 315.00 GBP.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,17 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 527,1M GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -10,0M GBP |
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- HEAD.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Headlam Group PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
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Leadership
- Christopher Richard PayneChief Executive Officer, Executive Director