HLN
Haleon PLC
$9.69
▼ 1.3%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
HLN at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Neutral · 48/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▼ Down 5.5% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$40.75B
P/E
19.04x
Forward P/E (est.)
16.2x
ROE
10.3%
Revenue Growth
-1.8%
EPS Growth
17.6%
Profit Margin
15.1%
FCF Yield
0.5%
Debt / Equity
0.52x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
48/100
Haleon PLC (HLN) is a large-cap company in the Pharmaceuticals industry, part of the Health Care sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $40.75B.
Our model rates HLN Neutral (48/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what HLN's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. HLN trades near $9.69, around its 50-day average ($9.17) and 200-day average ($9.69). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 66 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. HLN's is $0.19 (~2.0% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month HLN found buyers near $8.77 (support) and sellers near $9.82 (resistance); its 52-week range is $8.65–$11.28. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.4× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Where HLN sits versus its Health Care sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 53 Health Care companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How HLN stacks up against its Health Care peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Health Care sector (198 S&P 500 companies), HLN ranks #33 of 198 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (19x P/E vs. 25.5x median) with a lower return on equity (10.3% vs. 14.5%) and slower revenue growth (-1.8% vs. 7.6%).
P/E vs sector
19x
median 25.5x
ROE vs sector
10.3%
median 14.5%
Growth vs sector
-1.8%
median 7.6%
Sector rank
#33
of 198 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Health Care companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 198 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for HLN:
- High net margins (15.1%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- As an established S&P 500 member in Health Care, it brings scale and a long operating history.
The case against HLN:
- Revenue growth is slow/negative (-1.8%), limiting the upside engine.
- Limited free cash flow at today's price.
Growth risk — sluggish revenue (-1.8%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Haleon PLC is a large-cap health care business with shrinking revenue, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 19.0x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (48/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
HLN — frequently asked questions
Is HLN a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Haleon PLC Neutral (48/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is HLN's rating on The Stocks School?
Haleon PLC currently scores 48/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does HLN's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Haleon PLC's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for HLN calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this HLN analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell HLN. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.