HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HSII • US4228191023
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This HSII fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HSII Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HSII had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HSII had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HSII had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HSII has a Return On Assets (2.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HSII has a Return On Equity (7.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HSII's Return On Invested Capital of 8.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSII outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
- HSII had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.87%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.93% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROIC | 8.74% |
ROA(3y)4.09%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)11.02%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)10.87%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
1.3 Margins
- HSII has a Profit Margin of 3.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSII has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.59%, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HSII has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.57%, HSII belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HSII has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 87.57% |
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-6.58%
PM growth 3Y-52.28%
PM growth 5Y-34.45%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-2.06%
2. HSII Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HSII has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HSII has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- HSII has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for HSII. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that HSII is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HSII's Altman-Z score of 2.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSII outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for HSII. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- HSII has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that HSII is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSII has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that HSII is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HSII's Quick ratio of 1.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSII outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. HSII Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HSII shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.38%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, HSII shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.53% in the last year.
- HSII shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.38%
EPS 3Y-7.75%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HSII will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.57% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. HSII Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HSII.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HSII indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 67.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSII to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say HSII is valued slightly cheaper.
- HSII is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSII indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. HSII is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HSII indicates a rather cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HSII indicates a rather cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
5. HSII Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HSII has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HSII's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.79.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, HSII pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HSII has a limited annual growth rate of 0.64%.
- HSII has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HSII has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 35.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HSII. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HSII is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
HSII Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
59.01
+0.04 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners97.04%
Inst Owner Change-81.67%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change-59.36%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)37.05M
Analysts45.71
Price Target60.18 (1.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
DP35.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.1%
Min EPS beat(2)7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)68.96%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.42%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.71%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.68%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.68%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.99%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 3.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY10.8%
OCF(TTM)7.76
OCFY13.14%
SpS58.59
BVpS24.49
TBVpS17.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
Graham Number43.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.93% | ||
| ROE | 7.28% | ||
| ROCE | 11.06% | ||
| ROIC | 8.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 138.41% | ||
| OM | 6.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 87.57% | ||
| FCFM | 10.87% |
ROA(3y)4.09%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)11.02%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)10.87%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.76%
ROCE(5y)13.95%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-49.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.22%
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-6.58%
PM growth 3Y-52.28%
PM growth 5Y-34.45%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-2.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 160.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 357.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score5
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)105.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.38%
EPS 3Y-7.75%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
Revenue Next Year12.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.2%
EBIT growth 5Y1.81%
EBIT Next Year100.42%
EBIT Next 3Y31.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y503.79%
FCF growth 3Y-22.36%
FCF growth 5Y10.54%
OCF growth 1Y894.35%
OCF growth 3Y-17.86%
OCF growth 5Y13.86%
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL / HSII Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HSII.
What is the valuation status of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HSII stock?
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 17.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.41.
How sustainable is the dividend of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) stock?
The dividend rating of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.14%.