HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HLI • US4415931009
163.77 USD
-5.33 (-3.15%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
163.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:08:40 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HLI. HLI was compared to 240 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HLI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLI is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make HLI suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLI had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HLI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years HLI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HLI (11.37%) is better than 86.97% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.52%, HLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.40%, HLI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLI is significantly above the industry average of 7.30%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.40%) for HLI is above the 3 year average (15.77%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.37% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROIC | 19.4% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)11.19%
ROE(3y)16.47%
ROE(5y)20.47%
ROIC(3y)15.77%
ROIC(5y)19.56%
1.3 Margins
- HLI has a Profit Margin of 16.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- HLI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- HLI has a Operating Margin of 23.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLI outperforms 49.58% of its industry peers.
- HLI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.91% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-4.82%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-4.63%
PM growth 5Y1.08%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLI has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HLI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HLI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HLI has an Altman-Z score of 6.07. This indicates that HLI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.07, HLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.07 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that HLI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLI has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLI outperforms 44.12% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that HLI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLI has a Quick ratio (0.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HLI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.97%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, HLI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.36% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 18.05% in the past year. This is quite good.
- HLI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.97%
EPS 3Y-4.01%
EPS 5Y14.36%
EPS Q2Q%18.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%13.03%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.34% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.96%
EPS Next 2Y18.74%
EPS Next 3Y16.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.4%
Revenue Next 2Y14.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.02%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HLI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.78.
- 63.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. HLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLI.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLI.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say HLI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLI is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLI is cheaper than 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HLI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HLI's earnings are expected to grow with 16.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y18.74%
EPS Next 3Y16.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HLI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.43, HLI is paying slightly less dividend.
- HLI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HLI grows each year by 14.04%, which is quite nice.
- HLI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As HLI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 38.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HLI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP38.72%
EPS Next 2Y18.74%
EPS Next 3Y16.34%
163.77
-5.33 (-3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners103.14%
Inst Owner Change3.09%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner Change-5.53%
Market Cap11.43B
Revenue(TTM)2.65B
Net Income(TTM)447.78M
Analysts68.57
Price Target211.72 (29.28%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly Dividend2.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
DP38.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.6)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.96%
Min EPS beat(2)2.88%
Max EPS beat(2)7.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.97%
Min EPS beat(4)2.88%
Max EPS beat(4)26.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.53%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.77%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.6%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.97%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.26%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.44%
PT rev (1m)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.85 | ||
| P/B | 4.98 | ||
| P/tB | 14.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)8.85
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY6.47%
OCF(TTM)11.03
OCFY6.73%
SpS37.95
BVpS32.87
TBVpS11.48
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.45
Graham Number76.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.37% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROCE | 26.39% | ||
| ROIC | 19.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 23.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.91% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 27.9% |
ROA(3y)9.29%
ROA(5y)11.19%
ROE(3y)16.47%
ROE(5y)20.47%
ROIC(3y)15.77%
ROIC(5y)19.56%
ROICexc(3y)27.01%
ROICexc(5y)39.46%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.46%
ROCE(5y)26.61%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.92%
OM growth 3Y-4.82%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-4.63%
PM growth 5Y1.08%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.07 |
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)139.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.85%
Profit Quality(3y)109.81%
Profit Quality(5y)135.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.97%
EPS 3Y-4.01%
EPS 5Y14.36%
EPS Q2Q%18.29%
EPS Next Y26.96%
EPS Next 2Y18.74%
EPS Next 3Y16.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%13.03%
Revenue Next Year15.4%
Revenue Next 2Y14.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.18%
EBIT growth 5Y19.36%
EBIT Next Year29.1%
EBIT Next 3Y22.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y175.99%
FCF growth 3Y3.58%
FCF growth 5Y24.82%
OCF growth 1Y125.42%
OCF growth 3Y4.83%
OCF growth 5Y24.15%
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC / HLI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLI.
What is the valuation status for HLI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) stock?
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) is 20.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.98.
How sustainable is the dividend of HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) stock?
The dividend rating of HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.72%.