James Halstead (LSE:JHD) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -18.86% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:JHD James Halstead PLC LSE:JHD
77 GF Score
Price £1.25
GF Value £1.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is James Halstead Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

James Halstead LSE:JHD +0.48% 77 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -18.86% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:JHD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-26), James Halstead's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. James Halstead's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is £1.05 and current share price is £1.248. Consequently,

James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -18.86%.

LSE:JHD vs TT, JCI, CARR: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

James Halstead Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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James Halstead Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(1.05-1.248)/1.05
=-18.86 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -18.86% mean?
James Halstead (LSE:JHD) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -18.86% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on James Halstead.
Is James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
James Halstead's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -18.86%. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to TT and JCI?
James Halstead's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -18.86% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Construction company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Construction industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on James Halstead. James Halstead's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -18.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (LSE:JHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.69, compared to a current price of £1.25 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -18.86%. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Halstead (LSE:JHD), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -18.86% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is James Halstead (LSE:JHD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.25 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.69. GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JHD:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -18.86%
  • GF Value™: £1.69 vs. price of £1.25 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

James Halstead Business Description

Other Exchanges JHDl:UKHSJA:Germany
Address Hollinhurst Road, Beechfield, Radcliffe, Manchester, GBR, M26 1JN
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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