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HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HLNE - US4074971064 - Common Stock

131.69 USD
-0.16 (-0.12%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 10:37:43 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HLNE against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HLNE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HLNE is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make HLNE a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLNE had positive earnings in the past year.
HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
HLNE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLNE 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 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.52%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Return On Equity of 27.63% is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.26%, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLNE is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.26%) for HLNE is well below the 3 year average (22.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HLNE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.52%
ROE 27.63%
ROIC 17.26%
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)33.18%
ROIC(3y)22.58%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
HLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 31.12%, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLNE's Operating Margin of 43.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLNE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.2%
PM (TTM) 31.12%
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
HLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, HLNE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HLNE has more shares outstanding
HLNE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HLNE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLNE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.14 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HLNE (5.14) is better than 84.81% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE is 0.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HLNE, only 0.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLNE's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 89.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that HLNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 5.14
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HLNE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLNE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLNE's Current ratio of 1.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 56.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLNE (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for HLNE is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
HLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 13.01% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.81% 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 17.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.78%
Revenue Next 2Y15.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
HLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HLNE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLNE.
64.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLNE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. HLNE is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLNE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLNE is on the same level as its industry peers.
HLNE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.8
Fwd PE 20.83
HLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

67.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLNE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.6
EV/EBITDA 22.42
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HLNE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%.
HLNE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.13.
HLNE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%

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
HLNE Yearly Dividends per shareHLNE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

HLNE pays out 35.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HLNE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.76%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
HLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
HLNE Dividend Payout.HLNE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLNE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:HLNE (12/17/2025, 10:37:43 AM)

131.69

-0.16 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners98.12%
Inst Owner Change2.21%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-2.84%
Market Cap7.35B
Revenue(TTM)733.07M
Net Income(TTM)228.13M
Analysts78.46
Price Target168.45 (27.91%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP35.76%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date12-19 2025-12-19 (0.54)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.23%
Min EPS beat(2)27.41%
Max EPS beat(2)37.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.28%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)37.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.71%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.46%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.67%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.16%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.69%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.54%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.4%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.16%
PT rev (1m)2.89%
PT rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.8
Fwd PE 20.83
P/S 10.02
P/FCF 21.6
P/OCF 20.9
P/B 8.9
P/tB 8.9
EV/EBITDA 22.42
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)6.32
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY4.79%
SpS13.14
BVpS14.8
TBVpS14.8
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number42.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.52%
ROE 27.63%
ROCE 20.63%
ROIC 17.26%
ROICexc 21.92%
ROICexgc 22.44%
OM 43.2%
PM (TTM) 31.12%
GM N/A
FCFM 46.4%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.01%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.84
Debt/EBITDA 0.88
Cap/Depr 119.21%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.75%
Profit Quality 149.1%
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 5.14
F-Score6
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)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%
Revenue Next Year10.78%
Revenue Next 2Y15.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.36%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year15.81%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y71.96%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y70.46%
OCF growth 3Y21.07%
OCF growth 5Y20.91%

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A / HLNE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HLNE.


What is the valuation status of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 24.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.9.


How sustainable is the dividend of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.76%.