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HLN

NEUTRAL
$9.49 Live
Haleon plc · NYSE
Target $11.81 (+24.5%)
$8.71 52W Range $11.42

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$42.18B
P/E
18.98
ROE
10.3%
Profit margin
15.1%
Debt/Equity
0.52
Dividend yield
2.01%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
Haleon plc presents a stable fundamental profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and a current price of $9.49 that sits comfortably between its Graham Number ($7.49) and Intrinsic Value ($14.75). While the company exhibits strong profitability margins and a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, it is hampered by stagnant revenue growth (0.60%) and a completely bearish technical trend (0/100). The massive spike in earnings growth (92%) appears decoupled from top-line performance, suggesting efficiency gains rather than market expansion. Overall, the stock is a value-play with limited immediate momentum.

Key Strengths

Strong gross margins at 64.77% and operating margins at 23.17%
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52
Stable financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 37.08%
Significant upside potential relative to intrinsic value ($14.75)

Key Risks

Near-zero revenue growth (0.60% YoY) indicating market saturation or lack of pricing power
Severe bearish technical momentum (Technical Trend: 0/100)
Liquidity concerns with a Quick Ratio of 0.68 and Current Ratio of 0.92
High PEG ratio of 2.50 suggesting overvaluation relative to growth
Weak insider sentiment (40/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$11.12
+17.2% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
63
Strong
Value
70
Future
45
Past
60
Health
75
Dividend
65
AI Verdict
Stable Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Strong margins, Stagnant revenue, Bearish technicals, Low debt
Confidence
85%
Value
70/100

Ref P/E 18.98, PEG 2.50, Graham $7.49

Positives
  • Price is below intrinsic value
  • P/E is reasonable at 18.98
Watchpoints
  • PEG ratio is high (2.50)
  • Trading above Graham Number
Future
45/100

Ref Revenue Growth 0.60%, Earnings Growth 92%

Positives
  • High earnings growth (92%)
Watchpoints
  • Revenue growth is nearly flat (0.60%)
  • Bearish technical trend
Past
60/100

Ref Historical price performance

Positives
  • Positive 5Y change (+38.2%)
Watchpoints
  • Negative 1Y change (-5.4%)
  • Inconsistent earnings surprises
Health
75/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
  • Low Debt/Equity (0.52)
Watchpoints
  • Current Ratio < 1.0
  • Quick Ratio 0.68
Dividend
65/100

Ref Yield 2.01%, Payout 37.08%

Positives
  • Low payout ratio (37.08%)
  • Consistent dividend rate
Watchpoints
  • Low yield (2.01%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$9.49
Analyst Target
$11.81
Upside/Downside
+24.5%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HLN and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-27
HLN
Haleon plc
Primary
5Y
+38.2%
3Y
+12.9%
1Y
-5.4%
6M
+4.5%
1M
-1.9%
1W
-2.0%
ALN
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+114.5%
3Y
+67.5%
1Y
+29.6%
6M
-32.7%
1M
-2.8%
1W
-2.3%
ARG
argenx SE
Peer
5Y
+120.6%
3Y
+95.7%
1Y
+20.5%
6M
-7.4%
1M
-16.1%
1W
-2.4%
ALC
Alcon Inc.
Peer
5Y
+8.8%
3Y
+9.9%
1Y
-9.6%
6M
-12.6%
1M
+0.1%
1W
+1.6%
MDL
Medline Inc.
Peer
5Y
+15.2%
3Y
+15.2%
1Y
+15.2%
6M
+15.2%
1M
+13.9%
1W
+7.6%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
18.98
Forward P/E
15.63
PEG Ratio
2.5
P/B Ratio
1.9
P/S Ratio
3.82
EV/Revenue
8.33
EV/EBITDA
33.5
Market Cap
$42.18B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 15.11%
Operating Margin 23.17%
Gross Margin 64.77%
ROE 10.27%
ROA 4.67%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +0.6%
Earnings Growth +92.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth +86.4%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.52
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.92
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.68
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.15

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2024

Revenue
$2.8B
Gross Margin
55.4%
Op. Margin
12.7%
Net Margin
8.4%
Total Assets
$34.3B
Liabilities
$18.1B
Equity
$16.2B
Debt/Equity
1.12x

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-07-30
$N/A
2024-10-31
$0.12
+11.5% surprise
2024-08-01
$0.1
+13.7% surprise
2024-02-29
$0.1
-17.4% surprise

Healthcare Sector Comparison

Comparing HLN against 560 companies in the Healthcare sector (34 bullish, 167 neutral, 359 bearish)
P/E Ratio
18.98
This Stock
vs
75.44
Sector Avg
-74.8% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.27%
This Stock
vs
-88.14%
Sector Avg
-111.7% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
15.11%
This Stock
vs
-16.28%
Sector Avg
-192.8% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.52
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
-80.3% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.6%
This Stock
vs
124.04%
Sector Avg
-99.5% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.92
This Stock
vs
4.47
Sector Avg
-79.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
5 analysts
Barclays
2026-01-23
up
Equal-Weight Overweight

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