HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HGBL - US42727E1038 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, HGBL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HGBL was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HGBL has an average financial health and profitability rating. HGBL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HGBL was profitable.
In the past year HGBL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HGBL has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years HGBL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HGBL has a Return On Assets of 4.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: HGBL outperforms 63.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.46%, HGBL is doing worse than 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
HGBL has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: HGBL outperforms 75.11% 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 7.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.09% | ||
| ROE | 5.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.44% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 7.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HGBL underperforms 64.98% of its industry peers.
HGBL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HGBL has a worse Operating Margin (12.89%) than 64.56% of its industry peers.
HGBL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HGBL has a Gross Margin of 63.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: HGBL outperforms 73.42% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.33% | ||
| GM | 63.52% |
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 -1.31, we must say that HGBL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of HGBL (-1.31) is worse than 84.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that HGBL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HGBL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 81.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.31 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
HGBL has a Current Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that HGBL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HGBL has a better Current ratio (2.05) than 73.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that HGBL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HGBL has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is in the better half of the industry: HGBL outperforms 69.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HGBL have decreased strongly by -67.86% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.44% on average over the past years.
HGBL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -25.08%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.86%
EPS 3Y15.87%
EPS 5Y1.44%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.08%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.66%
EPS Next 2Y21.31%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue Next Year14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HGBL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.78.
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 25.47.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.46, the valuation of HGBL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HGBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: HGBL is cheaper than 89.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HGBL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HGBL indicates a rather cheap valuation: HGBL is cheaper than 94.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HGBL's earnings are expected to grow with 15.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)10.3
EPS Next 2Y21.31%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HGBL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:HGBL (11/20/2025, 2:29:49 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.73%
Inst Owner Change1.64%
Ins Owners13.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.13%
Market Cap46.20M
Revenue(TTM)45.36M
Net Income(TTM)3.59M
Analysts83.64
Price Target3.63 (172.93%)
Short Float %0.05%
Short Ratio0.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-3.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.57%
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)-17.7%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.86%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.4%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)10.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.58%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.57%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.89%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.09
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY15.49%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.13
OCFY9.76%
SpS1.41
BVpS1.89
TBVpS1.58
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)10.3
Graham Number1.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.09% | ||
| ROE | 5.46% | ||
| ROCE | 8.76% | ||
| ROIC | 6.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.17% | ||
| OM | 12.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.33% | ||
| GM | 63.52% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1410.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -70.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.31 |
F-Score6
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 Y13.66%
EPS Next 2Y21.31%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
EPS Next 5Y14.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.08%
Revenue growth 3Y20.71%
Revenue growth 5Y11.63%
Sales Q2Q%9.13%
Revenue Next Year14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.08%
EBIT growth 3Y36.82%
EBIT growth 5Y23.17%
EBIT Next Year-6.09%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.09%
EBIT Next 5Y3.92%
FCF growth 1Y-126.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y62.57%
OCF growth 1Y-62.47%
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.
What is the valuation status of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 is the financial health of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) stock?
The financial health rating of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HGBL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERITAGE GLOBAL INC (HGBL) is expected to grow by 13.66% in the next year.