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

USA - NASDAQ:HLNE - US4074971064 - Common Stock

113.96 USD
-0.14 (-0.12%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
113.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HLNE scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLNE was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While HLNE has a great profitability rating, 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.78%, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.96%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.47% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.59%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.74% 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 7.61%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.78%
ROE 27.96%
ROIC 18.59%
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

HLNE's Profit Margin of 30.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.91%, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.91%
PM (TTM) 30.66%
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

HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HLNE is higher compared to a year ago.
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

HLNE has an Altman-Z score of 5.02. This indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.02, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE is 0.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HLNE, only 0.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE (0.85) is better than 90.64% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HLNE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Altman-Z 5.02
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

HLNE has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of HLNE (1.16) 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 has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
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

HLNE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.80%.
Measured over the past years, HLNE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.18% on average per year.
HLNE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.65%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.8%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.65%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.26% 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 15.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y15.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLNE.
64.68% 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 26.10. HLNE is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLNE.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLNE.
HLNE 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 23.55
Fwd PE 18.53
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLNE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLNE is cheaper than 73.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLNE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.79
EV/EBITDA 20.2
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HLNE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of HLNE may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 14.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)29.97
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
In the last 3 months the price of HLNE has falen by -22.89%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.48, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%

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.
As HLNE did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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

5.3 Sustainability

HLNE pays out 37.04% 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.
DP37.04%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
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 (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 113.96 0 (0%)

113.96

-0.14 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-2.89%
Market Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)692.19M
Net Income(TTM)212.20M
Analysts50.91
Price Target168.71 (48.04%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP37.04%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date09-19 2025-09-19 (0.54)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.26%
Min EPS beat(2)1.1%
Max EPS beat(2)27.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.63%
Max EPS beat(4)27.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.69%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.81%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.52%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.28%
PT rev (1m)1.6%
PT rev (3m)4.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.55
Fwd PE 18.53
P/S 9.17
P/FCF 18.79
P/OCF 18.14
P/B 8.37
P/tB 8.37
EV/EBITDA 20.2
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)6.15
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)6.07
FCFY5.32%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY5.51%
SpS12.42
BVpS13.62
TBVpS13.62
PEG (NY)29.97
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number38.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.78%
ROE 27.96%
ROCE 22.22%
ROIC 18.59%
ROICexc 24.17%
ROICexgc 24.88%
OM 43.91%
PM (TTM) 30.66%
GM N/A
FCFM 48.83%
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 Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Debt/EBITDA 0.92
Cap/Depr 126.25%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 111.67%
Profit Quality 159.29%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 5.02
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)7.8%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-13.25%
EPS Next Y0.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y14.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.65%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.56%
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y15.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.62%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y56.53%
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 6 / 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 7 / 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 23.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.37.


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

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.04%.