HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:HLNE - Nasdaq - US4074971064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While HLNE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLNE is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make HLNE a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLNE was profitable.
In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLNE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLNE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.86%, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HLNE (30.31%) is better than 94.42% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Return On Invested Capital of 20.84% is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 97.85% of its industry peers.
HLNE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.58%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.86% | ||
| ROE | 30.31% | ||
| ROIC | 20.84% |
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)33.18%
ROIC(3y)22.58%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.49%, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLNE has grown nicely.
HLNE's Operating Margin of 44.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 75.97% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.49% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-1.19%
OM growth 5Y0.87%
PM growth 3Y-8.59%
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, HLNE has more shares outstanding
HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HLNE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HLNE has an Altman-Z score of 6.46. This indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE's Altman-Z score of 6.46 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 87.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE is 1.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HLNE, only 1.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLNE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.01) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.46 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLNE has a Current ratio (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLNE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLNE's Quick ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 52.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.57% over the past year.
HLNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.18% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 28.73% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
HLNE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-12.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.06%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.41%
EPS Next 2Y6.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.01%
Revenue Next 3Y13.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.73, the valuation of HLNE can be described as expensive.
69.53% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLNE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HLNE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
HLNE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLNE is valued a bit more expensive than 72.10% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLNE is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLNE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y6.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%, HLNE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.77, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, HLNE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLNE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.56%!
HLNE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
HLNE has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
34.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLNE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HLNE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.95%
EPS Next 2Y6.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
NASDAQ:HLNE (7/14/2025, 12:38:25 PM)
149.83
-1.55 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.67%
Ins Owner Change-3.15%
Market Cap8.02B
Analysts50
Price Target159.8 (6.65%)
Short Float %6.9%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP34.95%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.33%
Min EPS beat(2)1.1%
Max EPS beat(2)11.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.63%
Max EPS beat(4)34.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.73%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)26.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.43%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.79%
PT rev (1m)-0.74%
PT rev (3m)-6.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.82 | ||
| P/S | 11.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.67 | ||
| P/B | 11.19 | ||
| P/tB | 11.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.92 |
EPS(TTM)5.04
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY3.05%
FCF(TTM)5.39
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)5.62
OCFY3.75%
SpS13.31
BVpS13.39
TBVpS13.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.86% | ||
| ROE | 30.31% | ||
| ROCE | 24.91% | ||
| ROIC | 20.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.46% | ||
| OM | 44.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.49% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 40.49% |
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)33.18%
ROIC(3y)22.58%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
ROICexc(3y)26.87%
ROICexc(5y)22.9%
ROICexgc(3y)28.19%
ROICexgc(5y)23.88%
ROCE(3y)26.99%
ROCE(5y)23.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.68%
OM growth 3Y-1.19%
OM growth 5Y0.87%
PM growth 3Y-8.59%
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 130.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 30.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.46 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)109.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.53%
Profit Quality(3y)135.75%
Profit Quality(5y)139.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-12.32%
EPS Next Y-9.41%
EPS Next 2Y6.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%12.06%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y10.01%
Revenue Next 3Y13.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.8%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year8.19%
EBIT Next 3Y16.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y162.95%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y148.92%
OCF growth 3Y21.07%
OCF growth 5Y20.91%