1.44 USD
+0.02 (+1.41%)
1.31 USD
-0.13 (-9.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HGBL. HGBL was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HGBL has an average financial health and profitability rating. HGBL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HGBL was profitable.
- HGBL had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- HGBL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years HGBL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HGBL's Return On Assets of 3.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL outperforms 57.56% of its industry peers.
- HGBL has a Return On Equity of 4.64%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HGBL underperforms 60.50% of its industry peers.
- HGBL's Return On Invested Capital of 6.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL outperforms 74.79% of its industry peers.
- HGBL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.06%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 4.64% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% |
ROA(3y)14.77%
ROA(5y)14.4%
ROE(3y)20.15%
ROE(5y)20.41%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)7.53%
1.3 Margins
- HGBL's Profit Margin of 6.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL is outperformed by 69.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HGBL has declined.
- HGBL has a worse Operating Margin (12.31%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- HGBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HGBL (62.47%) is better than 69.75% of its industry peers.
- HGBL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.18% | ||
| GM | 62.47% |
OM growth 3Y13.35%
OM growth 5Y10.34%
PM growth 3Y-1.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-1.1%
GM growth 5Y-0.45%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, HGBL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HGBL has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, HGBL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.07, we must say that HGBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- HGBL's Altman-Z score of -1.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HGBL is outperformed by 86.13% of its industry peers.
- 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 81.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.07 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- HGBL has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that HGBL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HGBL has a better Current ratio (2.29) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that HGBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HGBL has a better Quick ratio (1.89) than 72.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HGBL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -67.86%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, HGBL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.44% on average per year.
- HGBL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.02%.
- HGBL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.86%
EPS 3Y15.87%
EPS 5Y1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y20.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.63%
Sales Q2Q%9.13%
3.2 Future
- HGBL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.49% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HGBL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.81%
EPS Next 3Y13.37%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y7.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HGBL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.00.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HGBL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HGBL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of HGBL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HGBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: HGBL is cheaper than 82.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HGBL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say HGBL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HGBL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HGBL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.15
EPS Next 2Y8.81%
EPS Next 3Y13.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for HGBL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
1.44
+0.02 (+1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners39.37%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners13.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap50.03M
Revenue(TTM)49.89M
Net Income(TTM)3.08M
Analysts82
Price Target3.51 (143.75%)
Short Float %0.05%
Short Ratio0.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-50.98%
Max EPS beat(2)15.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-44.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-121.01%
Max EPS beat(4)15.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.32%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.92%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.54%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY11.51%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.03
OCFYN/A
SpS1.44
BVpS1.91
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.15
Graham Number1.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.56% | ||
| ROE | 4.64% | ||
| ROCE | 8.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.6% | ||
| OM | 12.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.18% | ||
| GM | 62.47% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)14.77%
ROA(5y)14.4%
ROE(3y)20.15%
ROE(5y)20.41%
ROIC(3y)9.06%
ROIC(5y)7.53%
ROICexc(3y)11.88%
ROICexc(5y)13.37%
ROICexgc(3y)15.54%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.33%
ROCE(5y)10.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-37.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.63%
OM growth 3Y13.35%
OM growth 5Y10.34%
PM growth 3Y-1.15%
PM growth 5Y-5.18%
GM growth 3Y-1.1%
GM growth 5Y-0.45%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1551.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -31.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.07 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)37.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.36%
Profit Quality(3y)96.52%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.86%
EPS 3Y15.87%
EPS 5Y1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-8.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.81%
EPS Next 3Y13.37%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y20.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.63%
Sales Q2Q%9.13%
Revenue Next Year10.04%
Revenue Next 2Y7.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-32.72%
EBIT growth 3Y36.82%
EBIT growth 5Y23.17%
EBIT Next Year-23.12%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.09%
EBIT Next 5Y3.92%
FCF growth 1Y-154.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y62.57%
OCF growth 1Y-105.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y57.86%
HERITAGE GLOBAL INC / HGBL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HGBL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HGBL.
Can you provide the valuation status for HERITAGE GLOBAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 4 / 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 16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
What is the financial health of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) stock?
The financial health rating of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) is 4 / 10.