HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HGBL • US42727E1038

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+0.1 (+8.26%)
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This HGBL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HGBL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HGBL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HGBL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HGBL has been profitable.
  • HGBL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HGBL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHGBL 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 2025 0 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.06%, HGBL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HGBL's Return On Equity of 5.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL outperforms 42.26% of its industry peers.
  • HGBL has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.57%) than 63.60% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HGBL is in line with the industry average of 7.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.06%
ROE 5.36%
ROIC 4.57%
ROA(3y)8.48%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)11.24%
ROE(5y)15.03%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.14%
HGBL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHGBL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • HGBL's Profit Margin of 7.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL is outperformed by 62.34% of its industry peers.
  • HGBL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HGBL has a worse Operating Margin (10.96%) than 65.27% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HGBL has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of HGBL (60.87%) is better than 68.20% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HGBL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.96%
PM (TTM) 7.04%
GM 60.87%
OM growth 3Y7.49%
OM growth 5Y4.89%
PM growth 3Y-40.27%
PM growth 5Y-28.21%
GM growth 3Y3.17%
GM growth 5Y-1.36%
HGBL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHGBL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. HGBL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, HGBL has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for HGBL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HGBL is higher compared to a year ago.
HGBL Yearly Shares OutstandingHGBL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
HGBL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHGBL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

  • HGBL has an Altman-Z score of -1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that HGBL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -1.34, HGBL is not doing good in the industry: 87.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • HGBL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, HGBL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HGBL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHGBL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.16 indicates that HGBL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HGBL has a better Current ratio (2.16) than 75.31% of its industry peers.
  • HGBL has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that HGBL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.78, HGBL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 1.78
HGBL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHGBL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M

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3. HGBL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HGBL have decreased strongly by -28.57% in the last year.
  • HGBL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.53% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • HGBL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.57%
EPS 3Y-24.24%
EPS 5Y-19.53%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.38%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.1%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HGBL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.82% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HGBL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y68.3%
EPS Next 2Y56.46%
EPS Next 3Y34.77%
EPS Next 5Y28.82%
Revenue Next Year6.73%
Revenue Next 2Y7.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%

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 decreasing.
HGBL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHGBL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20M 40M 60M
HGBL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHGBL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. HGBL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.10, which indicates a correct valuation of HGBL.
  • HGBL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HGBL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.78 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HGBL.
  • HGBL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HGBL is cheaper than 84.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. HGBL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.1
Fwd PE 7.78
HGBL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHGBL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HGBL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HGBL is cheaper than 94.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.23
HGBL Per share dataHGBL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HGBL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HGBL's earnings are expected to grow with 34.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.46%
EPS Next 3Y34.77%

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5. HGBL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for HGBL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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HGBL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HERITAGE GLOBAL INC

NASDAQ:HGBL (3/23/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 1.38 +0.07 (+5.34%)

1.31

+0.1 (+8.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners40.43%
Inst Owner Change2.83%
Ins Owners13.01%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap45.51M
Revenue(TTM)50.98M
Net Income(TTM)3.59M
Analysts82
Price Target3.55 (170.99%)
Short Float %0.78%
Short Ratio0.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-75.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)-50.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-44.22%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-19.4%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-9.81%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.34%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.32%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.1
Fwd PE 7.78
P/S 0.89
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.42
P/B 0.68
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 4.23
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY7.63%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY12.85%
FCF(TTM)-0.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY13.49%
SpS1.47
BVpS1.93
TBVpS1.62
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.06%
ROE 5.36%
ROCE 7.67%
ROIC 4.57%
ROICexc 6.35%
ROICexgc 7.96%
OM 10.96%
PM (TTM) 7.04%
GM 60.87%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)8.48%
ROA(5y)10.88%
ROE(3y)11.24%
ROE(5y)15.03%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.14%
ROICexc(3y)9.62%
ROICexc(5y)8.36%
ROICexgc(3y)12.22%
ROICexgc(5y)11.95%
ROCE(3y)12.2%
ROCE(5y)10.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.41%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.46%
OM growth 3Y7.49%
OM growth 5Y4.89%
PM growth 3Y-40.27%
PM growth 5Y-28.21%
GM growth 3Y3.17%
GM growth 5Y-1.36%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.68
Cap/Depr 1794.49%
Cap/Sales 16.61%
Interest Coverage 129.95
Cash Conversion 101.27%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 1.78
Altman-Z -1.34
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)622.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)443.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.57%
EPS 3Y-24.24%
EPS 5Y-19.53%
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y68.3%
EPS Next 2Y56.46%
EPS Next 3Y34.77%
EPS Next 5Y28.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.38%
Revenue growth 3Y2.81%
Revenue growth 5Y14.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.1%
Revenue Next Year6.73%
Revenue Next 2Y7.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y4.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.39%
EBIT growth 3Y10.51%
EBIT growth 5Y19.85%
EBIT Next Year46.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.63%
FCF growth 1Y-130.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.8%
OCF growth 5Y-7.68%

HERITAGE GLOBAL INC / HGBL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HGBL stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for HERITAGE GLOBAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HGBL stock?

HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) is 13.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.68.


What is the financial health of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) stock?

The financial health rating of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) is 4 / 10.