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HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HLIO - US42328H1095 - Common Stock

52.81 USD
-1.43 (-2.64%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 8:08:37 PM
52.81 USD
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After Hours: 9/2/2025, 8:08:37 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

HLIO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HLIO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HLIO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLIO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLIO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HLIO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years HLIO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HLIO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLIO 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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

HLIO has a Return On Assets of 2.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLIO outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.83%, HLIO is doing worse than 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.07%) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
HLIO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.62%. This is below the industry average of 9.99%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.21%
ROE 3.83%
ROIC 4.07%
ROA(3y)3.89%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
HLIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 4.46%, HLIO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.09% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLIO has a Operating Margin of 9.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLIO outperforms 50.78% of its industry peers.
HLIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLIO has a Gross Margin (30.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLIO has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.51%
PM (TTM) 4.46%
GM 30.93%
OM growth 3Y-17.29%
OM growth 5Y-9.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.94%
GM growth 3Y-4.54%
GM growth 5Y-3.94%
HLIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HLIO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
HLIO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HLIO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLIO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HLIO Yearly Shares OutstandingHLIO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
HLIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

HLIO has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. This is not the best score and indicates that HLIO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HLIO (2.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLIO has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.42. This is a neutral value as HLIO would need 4.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.42, HLIO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.47% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLIO (0.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 4.42
Altman-Z 2.87
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC10.24%
HLIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that HLIO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.45, HLIO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that HLIO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLIO has a better Quick ratio (1.41) than 60.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.41
HLIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HLIO have decreased by -2.01% in the last year.
HLIO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.97% yearly.
HLIO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.41%.
Measured over the past years, HLIO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
EPS 3Y-21.19%
EPS 5Y-2.97%
EPS Q2Q%-7.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%-3.37%

3.2 Future

HLIO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.56% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLIO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.35%
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.56%
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HLIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M
HLIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, the valuation of HLIO can be described as expensive.
HLIO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HLIO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.64, HLIO is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLIO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLIO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.08
Fwd PE 18.64
HLIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

HLIO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLIO is valued a bit cheaper than 72.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.85
EV/EBITDA 15.4
HLIO Per share dataHLIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HLIO's 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 HLIO's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLIO has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
HLIO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HLIO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

The dividend of HLIO decreases each year by -1.24%.
HLIO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As HLIO did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
HLIO Yearly Dividends per shareHLIO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

HLIO pays out 34.10% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.1%
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
HLIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HLIO Dividend Payout.HLIO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLIO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NYSE:HLIO (9/2/2025, 8:08:37 PM)

After market: 52.81 0 (0%)

52.81

-1.43 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners93.53%
Inst Owner Change-7.56%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap1.75B
Analysts87.27
Price Target59.16 (12.02%)
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
DP34.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.19%
Min EPS beat(2)13.86%
Max EPS beat(2)18.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.54%
Max EPS beat(4)18.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.54%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.26%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.45%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.3%
PT rev (1m)31.07%
PT rev (3m)12.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)28.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)26.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.08
Fwd PE 18.64
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 17.85
P/OCF 13.84
P/B 1.92
P/tB 729.44
EV/EBITDA 15.4
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)2.96
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)3.82
OCFY7.23%
SpS23.59
BVpS27.5
TBVpS0.07
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.21%
ROE 3.83%
ROCE 5.3%
ROIC 4.07%
ROICexc 4.23%
ROICexgc 12.96%
OM 9.51%
PM (TTM) 4.46%
GM 30.93%
FCFM 12.54%
ROA(3y)3.89%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)5.8%
ROICexc(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc(3y)18%
ROICexgc(5y)21.78%
ROCE(3y)7.33%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.64%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-13.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.59%
OM growth 3Y-17.29%
OM growth 5Y-9.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.94%
GM growth 3Y-4.54%
GM growth 5Y-3.94%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 4.42
Debt/EBITDA 2.95
Cap/Depr 44.38%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 91.4%
Profit Quality 281.09%
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 2.87
F-Score7
WACC10.24%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)59.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.83%
Profit Quality(3y)142.42%
Profit Quality(5y)232.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
EPS 3Y-21.19%
EPS 5Y-2.97%
EPS Q2Q%-7.81%
EPS Next Y18.35%
EPS Next 2Y16.43%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%-3.37%
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y3.7%
EBIT growth 1Y3.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.85%
EBIT Next Year30.34%
EBIT Next 3Y15.02%
EBIT Next 5Y14.67%
FCF growth 1Y56.96%
FCF growth 3Y4.01%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y21.52%
OCF growth 3Y2.55%
OCF growth 5Y6.17%