DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DHIL • US25264R2076

171.22 USD
+0.12 (+0.07%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
171.22 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DHIL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DHIL was compared to 238 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DHIL was profitable.
  • DHIL had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DHIL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DHIL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.29%, DHIL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DHIL has a better Return On Equity (25.91%) than 90.30% of its industry peers.
  • DHIL has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.51%) than 89.45% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHIL is significantly above the industry average of 7.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.29%
ROE 25.91%
ROIC 14.51%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • DHIL has a better Profit Margin (31.32%) than 78.06% of its industry peers.
  • DHIL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 29.26%, DHIL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DHIL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DHIL has a Gross Margin of 97.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DHIL outperforms 96.62% of its industry peers.
  • DHIL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.26%
PM (TTM) 31.32%
GM 97.41%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for DHIL has been reduced compared to 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.87 indicates that DHIL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DHIL's Altman-Z score of 5.87 is amongst the best of the industry. DHIL outperforms 87.34% 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 5.87
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that DHIL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.89, DHIL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DHIL has a Quick Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that DHIL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DHIL has a better Quick ratio (1.89) than 73.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
DHIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDHIL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DHIL have decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DHIL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.64% on average per year.
  • DHIL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.65%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.04% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%-6.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%-4.14%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of DHIL can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DHIL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • DHIL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.95
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DHIL indicates a rather cheap valuation: DHIL is cheaper than 88.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.37
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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%, DHIL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.09, DHIL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, DHIL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%

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

  • 34.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHIL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • DHIL's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP34.91%
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 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 (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 171.22 0 (0%)

171.22

+0.12 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-29
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners81.66%
Inst Owner Change0.54%
Ins Owners10.08%
Ins Owner Change4.73%
Market Cap464.01M
Revenue(TTM)149.67M
Net Income(TTM)46.87M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.93%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%
Yearly Dividend6.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.54%
DP34.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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 9.95
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.56
P/tB 2.56
EV/EBITDA 9.37
EPS(TTM)17.21
EY10.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-12.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-11.89
OCFYN/A
SpS55.23
BVpS66.77
TBVpS66.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number160.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.29%
ROE 25.91%
ROCE 19.77%
ROIC 14.51%
ROICexc 18%
ROICexgc 18%
OM 29.26%
PM (TTM) 31.32%
GM 97.41%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.02%
ROICexgc 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 256.04%
Cap/Sales 1.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
Altman-Z 5.87
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)-2.55%
EPS 3Y-12.26%
EPS 5Y-0.64%
EPS Q2Q%-6.78%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.05%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%-4.14%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.89%
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-200.75%
FCF growth 3Y-15.45%
FCF growth 5Y-22.99%
OCF growth 1Y-192.3%
OCF growth 3Y-14.23%
OCF growth 5Y-21.86%

DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP / DHIL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DHIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DHIL.


What is the valuation status of DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP?

DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DHIL stock?

The financial health rating of DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP sustainable?

The dividend rating of DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GRP (DHIL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.91%.