HILLENBRAND INC (HI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HI • US4315711089
31.98 USD
0 (0%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
32 USD
+0.02 (+0.06%)
After Hours: 2/9/2026, 8:05:51 PM
Overall HI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HI against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HI have multiple concerns. HI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years HI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HI's Return On Assets of 0.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HI is outperformed by 64.12% of its industry peers.
- HI has a Return On Equity (3.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HI outperforms 44.27% of its industry peers.
- HI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.23%. This is below the industry average of 10.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.96% | ||
| ROE | 3.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)12.64%
ROIC(3y)6.23%
ROIC(5y)6.64%
1.3 Margins
- HI has a worse Profit Margin (1.61%) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HI has declined.
- HI has a Operating Margin (9.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HI has declined.
- HI's Gross Margin of 34.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HI outperforms 61.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 34.12% |
OM growth 3Y-11.25%
OM growth 5Y-4.71%
PM growth 3Y-43.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HI is destroying value.
- HI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that HI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- HI has a Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: HI underperforms 67.18% of its industry peers.
- HI has a debt to FCF ratio of 85.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HI would need 85.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 85.18, HI is not doing good in the industry: 64.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.08, HI is doing worse than 77.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 85.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- HI has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that HI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HI has a worse Current ratio (1.22) than 83.97% of its industry peers.
- HI has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that HI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HI's Quick ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HI is outperformed by 71.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.47%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.55% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue for HI has decreased by -15.99% in the past year. This is quite bad
- HI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.47%
EPS 3Y-13.92%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-22.17%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.50% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- 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
- HI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79.
- HI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HI is cheaper than 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.97, HI is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of HI can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HI indicates a rather cheap valuation: HI is cheaper than 94.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HI is cheaper than 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HI is more expensive than 64.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 125.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.14. HI pays more dividend than 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- HI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HI decreases each year by -0.52%.
- HI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 147.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP147.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners93.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change4.79%
Market Cap2.25B
Revenue(TTM)2.67B
Net Income(TTM)43.10M
Analysts42
Price Target32.64 (2.06%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio2.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.52%
DP147.1%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.97%
Min EPS beat(2)0.13%
Max EPS beat(2)31.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.13%
Max EPS beat(4)31.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.85%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.05%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.7%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.6%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.3%
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)2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 125.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY0.79%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY2.49%
SpS37.92
BVpS19.67
TBVpS-19.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.96% | ||
| ROE | 3.11% | ||
| ROCE | 7.02% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.1% | ||
| OM | 9.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 34.12% | ||
| FCFM | 0.67% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)12.64%
ROIC(3y)6.23%
ROIC(5y)6.64%
ROICexc(3y)6.57%
ROICexc(5y)7.21%
ROICexgc(3y)39.14%
ROICexgc(5y)39.31%
ROCE(3y)7.89%
ROCE(5y)8.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.35%
OM growth 3Y-11.25%
OM growth 5Y-4.71%
PM growth 3Y-43.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 85.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 14.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
F-Score6
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)39.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.47%
EPS 3Y-13.92%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-22.17%
Revenue Next Year-8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.14%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.89%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year31.91%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-84.27%
FCF growth 3Y-51.07%
FCF growth 5Y-43.79%
OCF growth 1Y-66.55%
OCF growth 3Y-33.5%
OCF growth 5Y-30.82%
HILLENBRAND INC / HI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HI.
What is the valuation status of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HILLENBRAND INC (HI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?
HILLENBRAND INC (HI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 12.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HI stock?
The dividend rating of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.1%.