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HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HLIO - US42328H1095 - Common Stock

54.13 USD
+1.15 (+2.17%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
54.13 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HLIO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HLIO against 130 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLIO was profitable.
In the past year HLIO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HLIO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HLIO had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 2.21%, HLIO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO's Return On Equity of 3.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO is outperformed by 62.31% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.07%, HLIO is not doing good in the industry: 63.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLIO is below the industry average of 10.01%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.46%, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HLIO (9.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLIO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.93%, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HLIO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HLIO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HLIO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that HLIO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLIO's Altman-Z score of 2.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIO is 4.42, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLIO, 4.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIO (4.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 4.42
Altman-Z 2.88
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.39%
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.
The Current ratio of HLIO (2.45) is better than 62.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that HLIO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.41, HLIO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.97% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HLIO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.41% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, HLIO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.56% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.56%
Revenue Next Year2.25%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.76, HLIO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLIO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, HLIO is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.83 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLIO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLIO.
HLIO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.76
Fwd PE 20.83
HLIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

HLIO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLIO is valued a bit cheaper than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.29
EV/EBITDA 15.44
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

The 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)1.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, HLIO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HLIO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.80.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HLIO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%

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

34.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLIO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.5%
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 (10/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 54.13 0 (0%)

54.13

+1.15 (+2.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners98.34%
Inst Owner Change-0.67%
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap1.79B
Analysts87.27
Price Target61.81 (14.19%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.68%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
DP34.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date10-07 2025-10-07 (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)0%
PT rev (3m)36.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.76
Fwd PE 20.83
P/S 2.29
P/FCF 18.29
P/OCF 14.19
P/B 1.97
P/tB 747.67
EV/EBITDA 15.44
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)2.96
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)3.82
OCFY7.05%
SpS23.59
BVpS27.5
TBVpS0.07
PEG (NY)1.55
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 2.88
F-Score7
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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 Y17.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.5%
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 Year2.25%
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 Year39.58%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
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%