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HIGHLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS-BR (HLG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:HLG - CH0006539198 - Common Stock

1.32 EUR
+0.01 (+0.76%)
Last: 9/23/2025, 3:47:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

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HLG gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HLG have multiple concerns. HLG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLG had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HLG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HLG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HLG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLG.DE 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 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -6.26%, HLG is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HLG (-30.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.26%
ROE -30.8%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.22%
ROA(5y)-0.52%
ROE(3y)-9.14%
ROE(5y)-2.66%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HLG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLG has declined.
HLG's Gross Margin of 69.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLG outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
HLG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
HLG 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 69.19%
OM growth 3Y-35.53%
OM growth 5Y-28.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
HLG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HLG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for HLG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
HLG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
HLG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.22, we must say that HLG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HLG has a Altman-Z score of 0.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLG underperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that HLG is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.58%
HLG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

HLG has a Current Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that HLG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HLG (0.31) is worse than 95.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that HLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, HLG is doing worse than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.29
HLG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HLG have decreased strongly by -891.04% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, HLG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.60% in the last year.
HLG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-891.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-14.4%

3.2 Future

HLG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 65.10% yearly.
HLG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y-100%
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3Y65.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
HLG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
HLG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HLG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.54, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLG.
HLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLG is cheaper than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, HLG is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 30.54
HLG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

79.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.71
HLG.DE Per share dataHLG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLG's earnings are expected to grow with 65.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3Y65.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HLG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HIGHLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS-BR

FRA:HLG (9/23/2025, 3:47:13 PM)

1.32

+0.01 (+0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-25 2025-08-25
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17
Inst Owners19.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.16M
Analysts40
Price Target1.02 (-22.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-1.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-260%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 30.54
P/S 0.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 0.96
P/B 0.64
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.71
EPS(TTM)-0.71
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY104.49%
SpS6.41
BVpS2.08
TBVpS-4.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.26%
ROE -30.8%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 69.19%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.22%
ROA(5y)-0.52%
ROE(3y)-9.14%
ROE(5y)-2.66%
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)3.91%
ROCE(5y)6.21%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-35.53%
OM growth 5Y-28.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.36
Cap/Depr 90.47%
Cap/Sales 22.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 99.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score3
WACC5.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)135.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-891.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.05%
EPS Next Y-100%
EPS Next 2Y73.21%
EPS Next 3Y65.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.66%
Sales Q2Q%-14.4%
Revenue Next Year-1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-194.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-31.13%
EBIT Next Year220.83%
EBIT Next 3Y68.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.31%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.85%
OCF growth 3Y-15.09%
OCF growth 5Y-21.92%