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DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DHIL - Nasdaq - US25264R2076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

141.78  -0.26 (-0.18%)

After market: 141.78 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DHIL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DHIL against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. DHIL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DHIL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DHIL was profitable.
In the past year DHIL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DHIL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DHIL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DHIL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDHIL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

DHIL's Return On Assets of 18.38% is amongst the best of the industry. DHIL outperforms 97.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.96%, DHIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DHIL (13.91%) is better than 89.03% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DHIL is significantly above the industry average of 7.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.38%
ROE 27.96%
ROIC 13.91%
ROA(3y)17.33%
ROA(5y)18.52%
ROE(3y)25.87%
ROE(5y)27.78%
ROIC(3y)17.28%
ROIC(5y)17.99%
DHIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDHIL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DHIL has a Profit Margin of 31.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHIL outperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
DHIL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DHIL's Operating Margin of 29.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHIL outperforms 55.27% of its industry peers.
DHIL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DHIL (97.53%) is better than 96.62% of its industry peers.
DHIL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.27%
PM (TTM) 31.71%
GM 97.53%
OM growth 3Y-11.48%
OM growth 5Y-3.69%
PM growth 3Y-11.14%
PM growth 5Y-6.63%
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
DHIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDHIL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DHIL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DHIL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DHIL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
DHIL Yearly Shares OutstandingDHIL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M
DHIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDHIL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.77 indicates that DHIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DHIL (4.77) is better than 83.97% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for DHIL. 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.77
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
DHIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDHIL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that DHIL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.58, DHIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.58 indicates that DHIL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DHIL's Quick ratio of 2.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHIL outperforms 76.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.58
DHIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDHIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DHIL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.09%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.64% on average over the past years.
DHIL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.29%.
DHIL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.09%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%95.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%-1.73%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
DHIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDHIL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DHIL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.07.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DHIL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DHIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say DHIL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.07
Fwd PE N/A
DHIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDHIL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

91.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHIL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.45
DHIL Per share dataDHIL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of DHIL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DHIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.12%, which is a nice return.
DHIL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.61.
DHIL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.12%

5.2 History

The dividend of DHIL decreases each year by -7.54%.
DHIL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of DHIL decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DHIL Yearly Dividends per shareDHIL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

5.3 Sustainability

34.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHIL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of DHIL has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP34.16%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
DHIL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDHIL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
DHIL Dividend Payout.DHIL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DHIL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP

NASDAQ:DHIL (8/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 141.78 0 (0%)

141.78

-0.26 (-0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners68.19%
Inst Owner Change1.75%
Ins Owners8.23%
Ins Owner Change11.52%
Market Cap387.06M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio1.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.12%
Yearly Dividend6.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.54%
DP34.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (1.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.07
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.26
EV/EBITDA 7.45
EPS(TTM)17.57
EY12.39%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.12
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.21
OCFYN/A
SpS55.41
BVpS62.85
TBVpS62.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.38%
ROE 27.96%
ROCE 18.96%
ROIC 13.91%
ROICexc 17.6%
ROICexgc 17.6%
OM 29.27%
PM (TTM) 31.71%
GM 97.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)17.33%
ROA(5y)18.52%
ROE(3y)25.87%
ROE(5y)27.78%
ROIC(3y)17.28%
ROIC(5y)17.99%
ROICexc(3y)23.34%
ROICexc(5y)26.25%
ROICexgc(3y)23.34%
ROICexgc(5y)26.25%
ROCE(3y)23.56%
ROCE(5y)24.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.76%
OM growth 3Y-11.48%
OM growth 5Y-3.69%
PM growth 3Y-11.14%
PM growth 5Y-6.63%
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 235.66%
Cap/Sales 1.65%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.58
Altman-Z 4.77
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)40.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.7%
Profit Quality(3y)71.6%
Profit Quality(5y)79.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.09%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%95.13%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%-1.73%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.73%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-123.02%
FCF growth 3Y-15.45%
FCF growth 5Y-22.99%
OCF growth 1Y-116.22%
OCF growth 3Y-14.23%
OCF growth 5Y-21.86%