Hvivo PLC
HVO.L provides healthcare diagnostics services, focusing on the development and commercialization of diagnostic tests and related technologies.
Business. HVO.L is a biotechnology and medical research company operating within the healthcare diagnostics industry. The firm is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker HVO.L. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceuticals and medical research sector.
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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HVO.L is a biotechnology and medical research company operating within the healthcare diagnostics industry. The firm is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker HVO.L. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceuticals and medical research sector.
HVO.L's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.63, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow is negative at -4.138 million GBP, and operating cash flow is also negative at -14.418 million GBP, indicating ongoing cash burn.
Profitability metrics for HVO.L are negative, with a return on equity of -15.71% and a return on assets of -8.35%. These figures are below the industry norms for a company in the Biotechnology & Medical Research sector, which typically requires high R&D investment and long development cycles. The company reported a net loss of 5.993 million GBP and an operating loss of 4.646 million GBP, reflecting the challenges of scaling in a capital-intensive industry.
Geographically, HVO.L's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the available data, but the company's exposure to the healthcare diagnostics market is global. The company operates in a sector where regulatory approvals and market access are critical, and its business model is heavily dependent on successful product development and commercialization.
HVO.L's growth trajectory is currently constrained by its financial performance. The company's revenue for the latest period was 46.773 million GBP, but with a net loss, it is not generating positive returns. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 17.69 GBP, with a median of 16.75 GBP, suggesting some optimism about future performance, though the company must address its cash flow and profitability issues to meet these expectations.
Risk factors for HVO.L include its negative free cash flow and operating cash flow, which could limit its ability to fund operations and growth initiatives. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, but its dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of imminent share issuance. The company's capital expenditures of -1.429 million GBP suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure, but this must be balanced against its cash burn.
Recent events for HVO.L include the publication of its latest financial results, which show continued losses and negative cash flows. The company has not disclosed any major new product launches or strategic partnerships in the available data, and its focus remains on improving its financial position and operational efficiency.
- HVO.L has a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, but its liquidity is only medium due to negative free and operating cash flows.
- The company's profitability is negative, with a return on equity of -15.71% and a return on assets of -8.35%, which is below industry norms.
- HVO.L's growth is constrained by its financial performance, with a net loss of 5.993 million GBP and an operating loss of 4.646 million GBP.
- Analysts have provided a mean price target of 17.69 GBP, indicating some optimism about future performance.
- The company's risk profile includes moderate liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no imminent share issuance expected.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,01 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 50,5M GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -3,7M GBP |
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- HVO.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
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- Mo Mohammed KhanChief Executive Officer, Executive Director