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.
- Each year in the past 5 years HSTM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HSTM's Return On Assets of 3.52% is amongst the best of the industry. HSTM outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
- HSTM has a Return On Equity of 5.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HSTM outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.08%, HSTM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HSTM is below the industry average of 7.41%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.03%, HSTM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSTM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of HSTM (6.65%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
- HSTM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- HSTM has a Gross Margin (64.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
- 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.
- HSTM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for HSTM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that HSTM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.29, HSTM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for HSTM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC9.71%
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 82.86% 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 82.86% 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.
- HSTM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.26%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.43% on average over the past years.
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 11.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HSTM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
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 estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.14, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HSTM.
- HSTM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSTM is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. HSTM is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HSTM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSTM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSTM is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HSTM is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HSTM is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSTM is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.57 |
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)3.25
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HSTM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.62%, HSTM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.59, 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 0.62, HSTM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HSTM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- HSTM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HSTM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
21.1
-0.15 (-0.71%)
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 Owners73.32%
Inst Owner Change-1.94%
Ins Owners16.99%
Ins Owner Change-22.14%
Market Cap619.50M
Revenue(TTM)304.06M
Net Income(TTM)18.34M
Analysts78.18
Price Target33.15 (57.11%)
Short Float %5.17%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)148.95%
DP20.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 23.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY10.22%
SpS10.36
BVpS12.06
TBVpS0.89
PEG (NY)3.25
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number13.78
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
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 Y9.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
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 Year266.46%
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.
What is the profitability of HSTM stock?
HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HSTM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) is 30.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HEALTHSTREAM INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HEALTHSTREAM INC (HSTM) is expected to grow by 9.29% in the next year.