Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 18, 2026: fair value of Benchmark Holdings plc $0.25, price $0.37, upside -31.7%, quality 39 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $0.3658 – $0.8885 · fair‑value band $0.1900 – $0.3200 · the $0.3658 price screens above the $0.2500 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
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Benchmark Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of technical services, products, and specialist knowledge that supports the development of food and farming industries. It operates through Genetics, Advanced Nutrition, and Health segments.
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Benchmark Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of technical services, products, and specialist knowledge that supports the development of food and farming industries. It operates through Genetics, Advanced Nutrition, and Health segments. The Genetics segment offers sea bass and bream, salmon, and shrimp breeding technologies and production facilities to the harnesses industry to provide various genetic merit ova. The Advanced Nutrition segment manufactures and provides nutrition and health products to the aquaculture industry. The Health segment provides health products, including Ectosan Vet and CleanTreat medicinal sea lice solutions to the aquaculture market. The company operates in the United Kingdom, Norway, Vietnam, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, China, Ecuador, India, Canada, Greece, Chile, Turkey, rest of the Europe, and internationally. Benchmark Holdings plc was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Sheffield, the United Kingdom.
Stock analysis
Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF) currently trades at $0.3658, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $0.2500, implying the stock looks roughly 46.3% overvalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Multiples group reads highest at a median of $0.3400 per share, and 0 of the 3 models we run sit above the $0.3658 price.
Bear case: the Asset-Based group reads lowest at $0.2400, and 3 of the 3 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is low.
Scenario range: $0.1900 (bear) to $0.3200 (bull), the price of $0.3658 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 39/100 (below-average quality), in the Consumer Defensive sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Benchmark Holdings plc reported revenue of £90.4M in FY2024 versus £106M in FY2020, a compound −3.8%/yr. Reported net income was −£39.5M in FY2024.
Key figures
Market cap $271M · P/S ratio 2.84 · EPS (TTM) $−0.0800 · Net margin −43.7% · Return on equity −16.3% · Return on assets (EBIT) −3.0% · Operating margin 0.9% · Revenue (TTM) £79.2M.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 32 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades at its 52-week high and at its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Consumer Defensive peers we cover trades at −3% fair-value upside, at −32%, BHCCF screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $0.1900Fair Value $0.2500Bull $0.3200
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.11/100
Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Revenue growth 1 year
−46.7%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−10.3%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−6.6%
Revenue growth 12 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+14.1%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−48.1% (2019) → −39.3% (2024)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2024 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Packaged Foods · 668 stocks
Beats the industry median on 2/9 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score39 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−32% · Below median
Profitability
Return on assets−2% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)58% · Top 25%
Operating margin (TTM)1% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−14% · Bottom 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Packaged Foods median · lower = cheaper
P/B1.24× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM)3.42× · Priciest 25%
EV/EBITDA37.3× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 31
FUTURE (revenue growth)0· sector 20
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 29
HEALTH (low debt)100· sector 96
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 58
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Is Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $0.2500 versus the last price from Sep 18, 2026 of $0.3658, about −32% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of BHCCF?
Our model-based fair value for Benchmark Holdings plc is $0.2500 (as of Sep 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. Last price (from Sep 18, 2026): $0.3658.
What is the quality score of BHCCF?
Benchmark Holdings plc has a Quality Score of 39/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $0.2500 (as of Sep 24, 2026) from 3 valuation models. Cautious scenario $0.1900, optimistic scenario $0.3200. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Benchmark Holdings plc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $0.2500, about −32% upside versus the last price from Sep 18, 2026 of $0.3658 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $0.1900, optimistic scenario $0.3200. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Benchmark Holdings plc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about £79.2M (latest available figure, as of Sep 24, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Benchmark Holdings plc it is $0.2500 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026), against a price of $0.3658. It is the blended result of 3 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Benchmark Holdings plc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 24, 2026, BHCCF trades above its calculated fair value: price $0.3658, fair value $0.2500, a gap of about −32% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of BHCCF?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($0.3658); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($0.2500). For Benchmark Holdings plc the two are $0.1158 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Benchmark Holdings plc worth?
The market values Benchmark Holdings plc at about $271M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 24, 2026). Per share that is $0.3658; our models calculate a fair value of $0.2500 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about BHCCF?
Our models span a range for Benchmark Holdings plc: cautious scenario $0.1900, base $0.2500, optimistic $0.3200 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026, price $0.3658). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Balance-sheet figures for Benchmark Holdings plc (as of Sep 24, 2026): return on equity −16.3%. They feed the Quality Score of 39/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is BHCCF from its 52-week high?
Benchmark Holdings plc trades at $0.3658, at its 52-week high of $0.3658 and at the low of $0.3658 (as of Sep 18, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $0.2500 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Benchmark Holdings plc?
From the same area (Consumer Defensive) we also value Nestlé S.A, Danone S.A, The Kraft Heinz Company, Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Benchmark Holdings plc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 24, 2026: price $0.3658, calculated fair value $0.2500 (−32%), Quality Score 39/100, from 3 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of BHCCF calculated?
We run Benchmark Holdings plc through 3 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $0.2500, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.0 % above its aggregate fair value. Benchmark Holdings plc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The latest price we hold is from Sep 18, 2026 and stands at $0.3658. Our model-based fair value is $0.2500, about −32% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Benchmark Holdings plc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($0.3200). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (39/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
Key figures of Benchmark Holdings plc
How large is the market capitalisation of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The market capitalisation of Benchmark Holdings plc is $271M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Benchmark Holdings plc is 2.84 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Earnings per share at Benchmark Holdings plc are $−0.0800. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The net margin of Benchmark Holdings plc is −43.7% (fiscal year 2024). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Benchmark Holdings plc is −16.3% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Benchmark Holdings plc is −3.0% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
The operating margin of Benchmark Holdings plc is 0.9% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF)?
Revenue at Benchmark Holdings plc is growing −13.6% versus a year earlier (3y avg −10.3%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How much free cash flow does Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF) generate?
The free cash flow of Benchmark Holdings plc is −£1.9M (fiscal year 2024). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Benchmark Holdings plc (BHCCF) carry?
The net debt of Benchmark Holdings plc is £49.0M (fiscal year 2024). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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