HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HSTM • US42222N1037
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This HSTM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HSTM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HSTM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HSTM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years HSTM has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HSTM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HSTM's Return On Assets of 3.52% is amongst the best of the industry. HSTM outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of HSTM (5.18%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- HSTM has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSTM outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HSTM is below the industry average of 7.46%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.91%) for HSTM is below the current ROIC(4.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.52% | ||
| ROE | 5.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.08% |
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)2.82%
ROE(3y)5.07%
ROE(5y)4.11%
ROIC(3y)3.91%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
1.3 Margins
- HSTM has a better Profit Margin (6.03%) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSTM has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.65%, HSTM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSTM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 64.74%, HSTM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSTM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 64.74% |
OM growth 3Y12.71%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y9.98%
PM growth 5Y0.93%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
2. HSTM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HSTM is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HSTM has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HSTM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- HSTM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.28 indicates that HSTM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HSTM has a Altman-Z score of 3.28. This is in the better half of the industry: HSTM outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
- HSTM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC10%
2.3 Liquidity
- HSTM has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that HSTM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HSTM has a worse Current ratio (0.96) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that HSTM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HSTM has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HSTM underperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. HSTM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HSTM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.06%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.26% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HSTM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y21.53%
EPS 5Y16.23%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.37%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HSTM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.31% on average per year.
- HSTM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.66%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. HSTM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HSTM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.31.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSTM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. HSTM is around the same levels.
- HSTM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.42.
- HSTM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, HSTM is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSTM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSTM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- HSTM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HSTM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HSTM has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.58, HSTM pays a better dividend. On top of this HSTM pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HSTM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HSTM grows each year by 148.95%, which is quite nice.
- HSTM has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)148.95%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HSTM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HSTM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HSTM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
21.22
-0.42 (-1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Technology
Industry Strength1.24
Industry Growth47.21
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners74.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.6%
Ins Owners17.27%
Ins Owner Change-21.88%
Market Cap621.96M
Revenue(TTM)304.06M
Net Income(TTM)18.34M
Analysts78.18
Price Target21.42 (0.94%)
Short Float %3.97%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)148.95%
DP20.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.035)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)35.92%
Min EPS beat(2)11.41%
Max EPS beat(2)60.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)60.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)29.71%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)53.52%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.56%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.71%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.92%
PT rev (1m)-35.38%
PT rev (3m)-35.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 23.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.54 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY10.18%
SpS10.37
BVpS12.08
TBVpS0.89
PEG (NY)4.55
PEG (5Y)1.87
Graham Number13.7927 (-35%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.52% | ||
| ROE | 5.18% | ||
| ROCE | 5.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 144.29% | ||
| OM | 6.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.03% | ||
| GM | 64.74% | ||
| FCFM | 10.25% |
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)2.82%
ROE(3y)5.07%
ROE(5y)4.11%
ROIC(3y)3.91%
ROIC(5y)3.2%
ROICexc(3y)4.86%
ROICexc(5y)3.91%
ROICexgc(3y)162.5%
ROICexgc(5y)114.53%
ROCE(3y)4.9%
ROCE(5y)4.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y31.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.77%
OM growth 3Y12.71%
OM growth 5Y0.62%
PM growth 3Y9.98%
PM growth 5Y0.93%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 200.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score6
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)70.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.91%
Profit Quality(3y)184.6%
Profit Quality(5y)212.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y21.53%
EPS 5Y16.23%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y6.66%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.43%
Sales Q2Q%7.37%
Revenue Next Year8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.95%
EBIT growth 3Y17.73%
EBIT growth 5Y5.07%
EBIT Next Year261.77%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.55%
FCF growth 3Y6.09%
FCF growth 5Y12.79%
OCF growth 1Y9.81%
OCF growth 3Y7.35%
OCF growth 5Y12.04%
HEALTHSTREAM INC / HSTM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HSTM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HSTM.
What is the valuation status for HSTM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) stock?
HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of HEALTHSTREAM INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) is 30.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HSTM stock?
The dividend rating of HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.33%.