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GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GHL - US3952591044 - Common Stock

14.99 USD
-0.02 (-0.13%)
Last: 11/30/2023, 8:04:01 PM
15 USD
+0.01 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 11/30/2023, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GHL. GHL was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GHL have multiple concerns. GHL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GHL has reported negative net income.
In the past year GHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GHL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GHL had a positive operating cash flow.
GHL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGHL 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 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

GHL has a Return On Assets of -5.43%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GHL underperforms 91.71% of its industry peers.
GHL has a Return On Equity of -93.77%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GHL underperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.43%
ROE -93.77%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.74%
ROE(3y)26.64%
ROE(5y)33.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GHL has declined.
GHL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 95.76%, GHL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GHL has remained more or less at the same level.
GHL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.76%
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y22.54%
PM growth 3Y-29.57%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
GHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, GHL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GHL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GHL Yearly Shares OutstandingGHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
GHL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGHL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that GHL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GHL has a Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GHL outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GHL is 10.56, which is on the high side as it means it would take GHL, 10.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GHL has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.61 is on the high side and indicates that GHL has dependencies on debt financing.
GHL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 9.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GHL underperforms 89.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.61
Debt/FCF 10.56
Altman-Z 0.83
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that GHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GHL has a Current ratio of 0.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: GHL underperforms 75.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that GHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GHL (0.57) is worse than 75.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
GHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GHL have decreased strongly by -947.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -30.66% on average per year.
GHL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.32%.
GHL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-947.37%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-323.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.56%
Sales Q2Q%-62.15%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GHL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 163.54% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GHL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.07%
EPS Next 2Y288.97%
EPS Next 3Y163.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y8.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
GHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GHL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
GHL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.31.
GHL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say GHL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.31
GHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.73
EV/EBITDA N/A
GHL Per share dataGHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GHL's earnings are expected to grow with 163.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y288.97%
EPS Next 3Y163.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%, GHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GHL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.30.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, GHL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%

5.2 History

The dividend of GHL decreases each year by -21.81%.
GHL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As GHL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
GHL Yearly Dividends per shareGHL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

GHL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-40.59%
EPS Next 2Y288.97%
EPS Next 3Y163.54%
GHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50M 100M

GREENHILL & CO INC

NYSE:GHL (11/30/2023, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 15 +0.01 (+0.07%)

14.99

-0.02 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-10 2023-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2024-01-30/amc
Inst Owners0.47%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap282.11M
Revenue(TTM)247.60M
Net Income(TTM)-27100000
Analysts45
Price Target15.3 (2.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.81%
DP-40.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-938.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-1847.23%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.69%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-515.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-1847.23%
Max EPS beat(4)-22.2%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-290.93%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-206.97%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-190.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-22.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-14.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.91%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-110%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 16.31
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 10.73
P/OCF 8.87
P/B 9.76
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.61
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY9.32%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY11.27%
SpS13.16
BVpS1.54
TBVpS-8.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.43%
ROE -93.77%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.76%
FCFM 10.62%
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.74%
ROE(3y)26.64%
ROE(5y)33.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.88%
ROCE(5y)13.34%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y22.54%
PM growth 3Y-29.57%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.61
Debt/FCF 10.56
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 90.16%
Cap/Sales 2.22%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 0.83
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)226.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)151.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.14%
Profit Quality(3y)379.66%
Profit Quality(5y)309.15%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-947.37%
EPS 3Y-30.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-323.88%
EPS Next Y35.07%
EPS Next 2Y288.97%
EPS Next 3Y163.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.56%
Sales Q2Q%-62.15%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y8.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-133.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y24.45%
EBIT Next Year-39.45%
EBIT Next 3Y29.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-73.99%
FCF growth 3Y17.69%
FCF growth 5Y10.44%
OCF growth 1Y-72.82%
OCF growth 3Y24.36%
OCF growth 5Y12.59%

GREENHILL & CO INC / GHL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GHL.


What is the valuation status for GHL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GHL stock?

GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is GREENHILL & CO INC?

The financial health rating of GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL) is 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of GREENHILL & CO INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GREENHILL & CO INC (GHL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -40.59%.