HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HQY • US42226A1079
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This HQY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HQY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HQY was profitable.
- In the past year HQY had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HQY reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years HQY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.37%, HQY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.21%, HQY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.17%, HQY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HQY is below the industry average of 8.63%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.50%) for HQY is below the current ROIC(8.17%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.37% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)5.84%
ROE(5y)2.75%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.38%, HQY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HQY has grown nicely.
- HQY has a better Operating Margin (24.93%) than 98.00% of its industry peers.
- HQY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 69.52%, HQY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- HQY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.38% | ||
| GM | 69.52% |
OM growth 3Y78.7%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y68.56%
GM growth 3Y6.92%
GM growth 5Y4.19%
2. HQY Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HQY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- HQY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HQY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HQY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HQY has an Altman-Z score of 4.28. This indicates that HQY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.28, HQY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- HQY has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HQY would need 2.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.34, HQY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that HQY is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, HQY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- HQY has a Current Ratio of 3.27. This indicates that HQY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HQY's Current ratio of 3.27 is amongst the best of the industry. HQY outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- HQY has a Quick Ratio of 3.27. This indicates that HQY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HQY has a Quick ratio of 3.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. HQY outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.27 |
3. HQY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HQY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.12%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, HQY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.01% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.47% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.12%
EPS 3Y43.75%
EPS 5Y19.01%
EPS Q2Q%37.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y15.08%
Revenue growth 5Y12.36%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- HQY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y16.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.62%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HQY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.81, HQY is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HQY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. HQY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HQY.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HQY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HQY is cheaper than 66.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. HQY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HQY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HQY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of HQY may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HQY's earnings are expected to grow with 16.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y16.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HQY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HQY does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
HQY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
83.44
-1.23 (-1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)03-17 2026-03-17/amc
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01
Inst Owners106.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change1.26%
Market Cap7.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.31B
Net Income(TTM)215.20M
Analysts83
Price Target113.08 (35.52%)
Short Float %3.8%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.12%
Min EPS beat(2)4.51%
Max EPS beat(2)7.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.52%
Min EPS beat(4)4.51%
Max EPS beat(4)17.64%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.63%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)10.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.35%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.18%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.12%
PT rev (1m)-5.95%
PT rev (3m)-8.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 | ||
| P/S | 5.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.11 |
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)4.78
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)5.35
OCFY6.41%
SpS15.37
BVpS24.66
TBVpS-7.47
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number47.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.37% | ||
| ROE | 10.21% | ||
| ROCE | 10.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 165.46% | ||
| OM | 24.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.38% | ||
| GM | 69.52% | ||
| FCFM | 31.09% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)5.84%
ROE(5y)2.75%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
ROICexc(3y)6.14%
ROICexc(5y)4.15%
ROICexgc(3y)114.74%
ROICexgc(5y)79.89%
ROCE(3y)6.84%
ROCE(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y86.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y100.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.13%
OM growth 3Y78.7%
OM growth 5Y17.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y68.56%
GM growth 3Y6.92%
GM growth 5Y4.19%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 189.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
F-Score9
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)124.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.12%
EPS 3Y43.75%
EPS 5Y19.01%
EPS Q2Q%37.68%
EPS Next Y14.48%
EPS Next 2Y16.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.47%
Revenue growth 3Y15.08%
Revenue growth 5Y12.36%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
Revenue Next Year7.62%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y61.42%
EBIT growth 3Y105.65%
EBIT growth 5Y32.56%
EBIT Next Year97.35%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y346.57%
FCF growth 3Y134.85%
FCF growth 5Y36.98%
OCF growth 1Y34.5%
OCF growth 3Y44.77%
OCF growth 5Y20.27%
HEALTHEQUITY INC / HQY Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HQY.
What is the valuation status for HQY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HEALTHEQUITY INC?
HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HEALTHEQUITY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY) is expected to grow by 14.48% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HQY stock?
The dividend rating of HEALTHEQUITY INC (HQY) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.