Hill And Smith /£HILS
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About Hill And Smith
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC is a UK-based company specializing in the manufacture and supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services for global markets. The company operates within the industrial sector, providing innovative solutions primarily in the highways, utilities, and construction industries. Founded in 1824, Hill & Smith has built a reputation for delivering products that support the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability and safety.
Ticker
£HILS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
4,500
Headquarters
Website
Hill And Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.7B
21.18
£0.99
1.13
£0.49
2.33%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.7B
Beta
1.13
52-week high
£22.55
52-week low
£14.64
Average daily volume
125K
Dividend rate
£0.49
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.871
Quick ratio
1.333
Long term debt to equity
19.358
Total debt to equity
26.573
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
44.25%
Interest coverage (TTM)
13.44%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
170.4
Gross margin (TTM)
40.42%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.36%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.02%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.59%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£190,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.20%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.29%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.177
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.96
Price to book
3.55
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.53
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.243
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.381
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.33%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.88%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
5.32%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.31%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.42%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.22%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.40%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
16.43%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.44%
What the Analysts think about Hill And Smith
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hill And Smith stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
In H1 2025, Hill & Smith delivered robust results with revenue of £431.6 million (up 4% constant currency) and underlying operating profit of £73.5 million (up 11% constant currency), expanding its operating margin by 80 basis points to 17.0% and raising the interim dividend by 9% to 18.0 pence (RTTNews)
The Group’s cash conversion remained strong at 85%, return on invested capital improved to 25.7%, and covenant leverage dropped to just 0.1 times, underpinning financial flexibility for growth, bolt-on M&A, and shareholder returns (RTTNews)
Management initiated a £100 million share buyback programme, reflecting confidence in the balance sheet, supporting EPS accretion and returning capital to investors over the next 18 months (RTTNews)
UK revenue continued to lag as the home market struggled, with FY24 UK sales down 5.4% to £302.1 million, highlighting softness in public-sector demand and infrastructure spending (MarketScreener UK)
Currency headwinds pose a tangible risk, as a one-cent move in the average US dollar exchange rate can shave approximately £4 million off annual revenue and £1 million off underlying operating profit, leaving earnings vulnerable to sterling strength (LSE RNS)
Shore Capital cut Hill & Smith to a “hold” rating, reflecting concerns over a stretched valuation amid near-term cyclicality in its core markets (ETF Daily News)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
Hill And Smith Financial Performance
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Hill And Smith Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hill And Smith stock?
Hill And Smith (HILS) has a market cap of £1.7B as of October 09, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hill And Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hill And Smith (HILS) stock is 21.18 as of October 09, 2025.
Does Hill And Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hill And Smith (HILS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 09, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.49 and the yield is 2.33%. Hill And Smith has a payout ratio of 44.25% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hill And Smith dividend payment date?
The next Hill And Smith (HILS) dividend payment is scheduled for January 07, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for Hill And Smith ?
Hill And Smith (HILS) has a beta rating of 1.13. 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.