Bodycote /£BOY
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About Bodycote
Bodycote plc (BOY) specializes in heat treatment and thermal processing services aimed at improving the properties of metals and alloys. The company operates within the industrial sector, providing vital services to enhance material performance across multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Founded in 1923, Bodycote today provides thermal processing services globally, contributing to the manufacturing processes of various high-performance components.
Ticker
£BOY
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
4,379
ISIN
GB00B3FLWH99
Website
Bodycote Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1B
55.79
£0.11
1.04
£0.23
3.85%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1B
Beta
1.04
52-week high
£7.35
52-week low
£4.49
Average daily volume
231K
Dividend rate
£0.23
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.682
Quick ratio
0.585
Long term debt to equity
7.524
Total debt to equity
22.526
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
214.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
16.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
180.4
Gross margin (TTM)
14.44%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.64%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.57%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.11%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.59%
Return on equity (TTM)
2.83%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
55.795
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.467
Price to book
1.62
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.12
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.164
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.06%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
42.15%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.85%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.66%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-76.12%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.13%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.20%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-30.00%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.72%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.77%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.79%
What the Analysts think about Bodycote
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Bodycote stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Bodycote's Specialist Technologies division achieved a 12% revenue growth in 2023, driven by existing customer expansion and new sales initiatives, indicating strong demand for its advanced services. (bodycote.com)
The company has been actively repurchasing shares, with 13,723,753 shares bought back since March 2024, reflecting confidence in its financial health and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (tipranks.com)
Analysts at RBC upgraded Bodycote to an 'outperform' rating in October 2024, citing the recent share price decline as an attractive entry point and potential for margin improvement under new leadership. (proactiveinvestors.com)
In 2024, Bodycote's revenue declined by 5.66% to £757.10 million, and net income decreased by 76.64% to £20.00 million, indicating financial challenges. (stockanalysis.com)
The company's net profit margin fell to 4.84% in June 2024, a 51.94% decrease year-over-year, suggesting declining profitability. (google.com)
Bodycote's P/E ratio stands at 54.91, significantly higher than the industry average, which may indicate overvaluation and potential for a market correction. (stockanalysis.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
Bodycote Financial Performance
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Bodycote Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Bodycote stock?
Bodycote (BOY) has a market cap of £1B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Bodycote stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Bodycote (BOY) stock is 55.79 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Bodycote stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Bodycote (BOY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.23 and the yield is 3.85%. Bodycote has a payout ratio of 214% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Bodycote dividend payment date?
The next Bodycote (BOY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Bodycote ?
Bodycote (BOY) has a beta rating of 1.04. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.