HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HLI • US4415931009

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This HLI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HLI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HLI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years HLI has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years HLI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.37%, HLI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLI has a Return On Equity of 19.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLI outperforms 81.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HLI (19.40%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLI is significantly above the industry average of 7.14%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
HLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • HLI has a Profit Margin of 16.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLI outperforms 50.83% of its industry peers.
  • HLI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HLI's Operating Margin of 23.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLI outperforms 51.24% of its industry peers.
  • HLI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
HLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. HLI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HLI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HLI has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for HLI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HLI Yearly Shares OutstandingHLI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
HLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.30 indicates that HLI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HLI's Altman-Z score of 5.30 is amongst the best of the industry. HLI outperforms 84.30% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for HLI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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 42.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that HLI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, HLI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
HLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. HLI Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 18.05% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, HLI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.56% on average per year.
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 16.43% 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 13.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.29%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y16.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.28%
Revenue Next 2Y14.1%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
HLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
HLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. HLI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • HLI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.74, HLI is valued correctly.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLI.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. HLI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.7
Fwd PE 15.74
HLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HLI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLI is cheaper than 79.75% 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 70.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.18
EV/EBITDA 12.61
HLI Per share dataHLI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of HLI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLI's earnings are expected to grow with 16.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y16.43%

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5. HLI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HLI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of HLI dropped by -20.98% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.94, HLI is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, HLI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HLI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.04%!
  • HLI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • HLI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
HLI Yearly Dividends per shareHLI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 38.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • HLI's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP38.72%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y16.43%
HLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
HLI Dividend Payout.HLI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HLI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HOULIHAN LOKEY INC

NYSE:HLI (3/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 139.51 0 (0%)

139.51

+0.56 (+0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners101.07%
Inst Owner Change3.11%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change-5.53%
Market Cap9.74B
Revenue(TTM)2.65B
Net Income(TTM)447.78M
Analysts68.57
Price Target211.72 (51.76%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%
Yearly Dividend2.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
DP38.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-02
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%
PT rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.7
Fwd PE 15.74
P/S 3.68
P/FCF 13.18
P/OCF 12.65
P/B 4.24
P/tB 12.15
EV/EBITDA 12.61
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)8.86
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY7.59%
OCF(TTM)11.03
OCFY7.9%
SpS37.95
BVpS32.87
TBVpS11.48
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number76.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.3
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 Y27.29%
EPS Next 2Y18.8%
EPS Next 3Y16.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y15.56%
Sales Q2Q%13.03%
Revenue Next Year15.28%
Revenue Next 2Y14.1%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.18%
EBIT growth 5Y19.36%
EBIT Next Year25.32%
EBIT Next 3Y21.91%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 17.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.24.


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%.