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HARMONIC INC (HLIT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HLIT - US4131601027 - Common Stock

10.02 USD
+0.13 (+1.31%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 5:28:14 PM
9.8222 USD
-0.2 (-1.97%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 5:28:14 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HLIT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLIT was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While HLIT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLIT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLIT was profitable.
HLIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLIT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLIT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HLIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLIT 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 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

HLIT has a better Return On Assets (6.54%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a better Return On Equity (11.20%) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
HLIT's Return On Invested Capital of 9.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLIT outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLIT is below the industry average of 12.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.21%) for HLIT is above the 3 year average (7.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.54%
ROE 11.2%
ROIC 9.21%
ROA(3y)6.61%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)5.9%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HLIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

HLIT has a better Profit Margin (7.81%) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
HLIT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HLIT (12.87%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLIT has grown nicely.
HLIT has a Gross Margin of 55.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLIT outperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLIT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.87%
PM (TTM) 7.81%
GM 55.71%
OM growth 3Y52.34%
OM growth 5Y25.49%
PM growth 3Y30.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
HLIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLIT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLIT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLIT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HLIT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HLIT Yearly Shares OutstandingHLIT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HLIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.13, we must say that HLIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of HLIT (-0.13) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.95. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLIT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.95) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that HLIT is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLIT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 60.42% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for HLIT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.95
Altman-Z -0.13
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC9.51%
HLIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that HLIT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HLIT (2.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLIT has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that HLIT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLIT has a Quick ratio (1.64) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.64
HLIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 has grown by an impressive 63.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.05% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.93% in the past year.
HLIT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.83%
EPS 3Y32.45%
EPS 5Y23.05%
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.93%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.99%
Sales Q2Q%-27.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HLIT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.53% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-44.65%
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HLIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
HLIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.01, which indicates a correct valuation of HLIT.
HLIT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLIT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. HLIT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.45 indicates a correct valuation of HLIT.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLIT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, HLIT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.01
Fwd PE 13.45
HLIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLIT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLIT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLIT is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.43
EV/EBITDA 11.92
HLIT Per share dataHLIT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of HLIT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HLIT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

HARMONIC INC

NASDAQ:HLIT (1/2/2026, 5:28:14 PM)

After market: 9.8222 -0.2 (-1.97%)

10.02

+0.13 (+1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners91.51%
Inst Owner Change-3.13%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)635.71M
Net Income(TTM)49.63M
Analysts73.85
Price Target12.02 (19.96%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)195.19%
Min EPS beat(2)159.54%
Max EPS beat(2)230.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)129.85%
Min EPS beat(4)20.32%
Max EPS beat(4)230.84%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)95.47%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)59.51%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)58.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.49%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.34%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.92%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.01
Fwd PE 13.45
P/S 1.77
P/FCF 8.43
P/OCF 7.8
P/B 2.54
P/tB 5.59
EV/EBITDA 11.92
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY11.87%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY12.82%
SpS5.66
BVpS3.95
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number8.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.54%
ROE 11.2%
ROCE 13.61%
ROIC 9.21%
ROICexc 11.69%
ROICexgc 23.84%
OM 12.87%
PM (TTM) 7.81%
GM 55.71%
FCFM 20.99%
ROA(3y)6.61%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)5.9%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.98%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)28.66%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.73%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y44.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y28%
OM growth 3Y52.34%
OM growth 5Y25.49%
PM growth 3Y30.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.95
Debt/EBITDA 1.27
Cap/Depr 96.13%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 16.99
Cash Conversion 155.02%
Profit Quality 268.94%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z -0.13
F-Score8
WACC9.51%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)73.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.83%
EPS 3Y32.45%
EPS 5Y23.05%
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
EPS Next Y-44.65%
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.93%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.99%
Sales Q2Q%-27.26%
Revenue Next Year-17.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y73.26%
EBIT growth 3Y67.89%
EBIT growth 5Y39.29%
EBIT Next Year-32%
EBIT Next 3Y22.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y964.27%
FCF growth 3Y23.43%
FCF growth 5Y20.25%
OCF growth 1Y615.68%
OCF growth 3Y14.71%
OCF growth 5Y14.62%

HARMONIC INC / HLIT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HARMONIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLIT.


Can you provide the valuation status for HARMONIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HARMONIC INC (HLIT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HARMONIC INC (HLIT) stock?

HARMONIC INC (HLIT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is HARMONIC INC?

The financial health rating of HARMONIC INC (HLIT) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HARMONIC INC (HLIT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HARMONIC INC (HLIT) is expected to decline by -44.65% in the next year.