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Speedy Hire PLC(SDY) Stock Analysis | Industrials

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Reward46Moderate
Risk56Medium-High
75%Data
Thin -6% profit margin · 5.5% dividend yield
Value Trap
Market Cap:83.26M
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Reward Rating
46
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
56
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 41p.

What is Speedy Hire PLC?

Speedy Hire Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides tools, equipment and specialist services to the construction, infrastructure, industrial, utilities, and energy sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

SDY · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

SDY stands out on valuation and volatility, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

SDY · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation81/100

    P/E 5.9×

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 3

  • Balance sheet15/100

    Interest covered 0.4×

  • Growth34/100

    Revenue -1.9% CAGR

  • Profitability40/100

    -6% net margin · -18% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Speedy Hire PLC?

Speedy Hire Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides tools, equipment and specialist services to the construction, infrastructure, industrial, utilities, and energy sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company operates through Hire and Services segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 83.26M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (46)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorIndustrials
IndustryRental & Leasing Services
Market Cap83.26M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield5.48%
Beta0.702
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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