Halma/£HLMA
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About Halma
Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies headquartered in Amersham, United Kingdom. It operates in the industrial technology sector, focusing mainly on safety, health, and environmental solutions. The company’s key segments include Process Safety,Infrastructure Safety, Medical, and Environmental & Analysis. Halma's products range from fire detection and gas monitoring systems to medical devices and water analysis equipment. It is strategically positioned to leverage technological advancements to improve safety and health outcomes worldwide. The company’s presence spans numerous countries, offering a diverse geographical footprint that supports its growth strategy and market penetration.
- Ticker
- £HLMA
- Sector
- Digital Hardware
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 9,000
- Headquarters
- Amersham, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.halma.com
Halma Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£13B
35.12
£0.98
0.97
£0.25
0.72%
Price and volume
Market cap
£13B
Beta
0.97
52-week high
£49.02
52-week low
£31.98
Average daily volume
930K
Dividend rate
£0.25
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.143
Quick ratio
1.412
Long term debt to equity
0.387
Total debt to equity
0.421
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
24.09%
Interest coverage (TTM)
14.77%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
622.8
Gross margin (TTM)
49.96%
Net profit margin (TTM)
14.42%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.54%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.13%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£290,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.51%
Return on equity (TTM)
18.31%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.123
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.043
Price to book
6.01
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-151.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.795
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.15%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.084
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.72%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
14.87%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
25.63%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.70%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.32%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
16.64%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.06%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.99%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.80%
What the Analysts think about Halma
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Halma stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Halma stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The latest full-year results showed 16% organic revenue growth and a 20% rise in adjusted operating profit, with growth across all three sectors. This gives the group a strong recent earnings base from which to fund further investment. (Halma plc)
The Pyxis acquisition adds water-quality sensors and analysis technology to Halma’s environmental business. The company says demand is supported by water-quality needs and tighter environmental rules, giving the group another route to grow beyond its existing products. (Halma plc)
The 2027 low-double-digit organic growth forecast is below the 16% delivered in 2026. Reuters reported that the outlook also implied slower growth in photonics, a recent growth engine. (Reuters)
The shares still trade at a sizeable valuation premium to the sector, while the forward dividend yield is below 1%. That leaves less income support and could leave the price exposed if growth disappoints. (interactive investor)
Sterling’s recent rise against the US dollar and euro could reduce reported results if it persists. This currency translation headwind may weigh on earnings even if underlying trading holds up. (Halma plc)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 15 Oct 2026.
Halma Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Halma Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
No upcoming events
Funds containing Halma
AllEURUSDGBP
Fund name | Fund size | £HLMA weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares MSCI Europe Information Technology£ESIT | €243M | 2.29% |
L&G Clean Water$GLUG | $772M | 1.74% |
L&G Clean Water£GLGG | $772M | 1.74% |
iShares Automation & Robotics£RBTX | $4.9B | 0.97% |
iShares Automation & Robotics$RBOT | $4.9B | 0.97% |
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