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
- In the past year HSTM was profitable.
- HSTM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years HSTM has been profitable.
- HSTM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.52%, HSTM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSTM has a better Return On Equity (5.18%) than 82.86% 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 77.14% of its industry peers.
- HSTM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.91%. This is below the industry average of 7.46%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.08%) for HSTM is above the 3 year average (3.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 6.03% is amongst the best of the industry. HSTM outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSTM has remained more or less at the same level.
- HSTM has a Operating Margin of 6.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSTM outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HSTM has remained more or less at the same level.
- HSTM has a Gross Margin of 64.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSTM outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HSTM has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- HSTM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HSTM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 3.29 indicates that HSTM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HSTM (3.29) is better than 80.00% 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 | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.99%
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's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HSTM is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that HSTM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HSTM's Quick ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HSTM is outperformed by 85.71% 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%.
- Measured over the past years, HSTM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.23% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HSTM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.26% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. HSTM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HSTM.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSTM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HSTM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.54, HSTM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSTM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSTM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say HSTM is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HSTM indicates a rather cheap valuation: HSTM is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSTM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
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)4.57
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HSTM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, HSTM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.57, HSTM pays a better dividend. On top of this HSTM pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, HSTM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HSTM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 148.95%!
- HSTM has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)148.95%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- HSTM pays out 20.33% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
21.31
+0.41 (+1.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Technology
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 Cap624.60M
Revenue(TTM)304.06M
Net Income(TTM)18.34M
Analysts78.18
Price Target21.42 (0.52%)
Short Float %3.73%
Short Ratio2.53
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 | 30.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 24.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY3.5%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY10.14%
SpS10.37
BVpS12.08
TBVpS0.89
PEG (NY)4.57
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number13.7927 (-35.28%)
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 | 3.29 |
F-Score6
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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 30.44 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%.