Logo image of DHIL

DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

138.34  -6.7 (-4.62%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DHIL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DHIL was compared to 236 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

Quickly go to:

8

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DHIL was profitable.
DHIL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DHIL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets of 18.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DHIL outperforms 97.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DHIL (24.04%) is better than 92.37% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.46%, DHIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHIL is significantly above the industry average of 7.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.46%) for DHIL is above the 3 year average (17.28%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.06%
ROE 24.04%
ROIC 17.46%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 26.68%, DHIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
DHIL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 32.03%, DHIL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.36% of the companies in the same industry.
DHIL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DHIL (97.59%) is better than 96.61% of its industry peers.
DHIL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.03%
PM (TTM) 26.68%
GM 97.59%
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

More info and screens

9

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DHIL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DHIL has been reduced compared to 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 6.74 indicates that DHIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.74, DHIL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
DHIL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.74
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

DHIL has a Current Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that DHIL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DHIL has a better Current ratio (2.39) than 75.85% of its industry peers.
DHIL has a Quick Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that DHIL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.39, DHIL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 2.39
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

More info and screens

2

3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.16% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.64% on average over the past years.
DHIL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.28%.
DHIL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.16%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%7.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%

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

More info and screens

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of DHIL.
DHIL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHIL is cheaper than 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DHIL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.61), we can say DHIL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.36
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

92.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHIL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DHIL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.05
EV/EBITDA 7.45
DHIL Per share dataDHIL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent 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

More info and screens

4

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DHIL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.23, DHIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DHIL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4%

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.
DHIL has decreased its dividend 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

40.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHIL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DHIL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP40.67%
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

More info and screens

DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP

NASDAQ:DHIL (7/31/2025, 11:43:55 AM)

138.34

-6.7 (-4.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29
Inst Owners68.12%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners7.21%
Ins Owner Change11.52%
Market Cap377.67M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4%
Yearly Dividend6.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.54%
DP40.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (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 9.36
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.49
P/FCF 23.05
P/OCF 20.8
P/B 2.24
P/tB 2.24
EV/EBITDA 7.45
EPS(TTM)14.78
EY10.68%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)6
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)6.65
OCFY4.81%
SpS55.65
BVpS61.74
TBVpS61.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.06%
ROE 24.04%
ROCE 23.8%
ROIC 17.46%
ROICexc 19.91%
ROICexgc 19.91%
OM 32.03%
PM (TTM) 26.68%
GM 97.59%
FCFM 10.78%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 157.35%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 36.47%
Profit Quality 40.43%
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 2.39
Altman-Z 6.74
F-Score5
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)0.16%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%7.67%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.26%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.03%
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-58.3%
FCF growth 3Y-15.45%
FCF growth 5Y-22.99%
OCF growth 1Y-53.9%
OCF growth 3Y-14.23%
OCF growth 5Y-21.86%