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HUDSON GLOBAL INC (HSON) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HSON - US4437872058 - Common Stock

9.41 USD
-0.26 (-2.69%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HSON. HSON was compared to 83 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While HSON has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. HSON is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HSON has reported negative net income.
In the past year HSON had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HSON reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HSON reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
HSON Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHSON 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 0 5M -5M -10M -15M -20M

1.2 Ratios

HSON has a Return On Assets of -6.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HSON underperforms 74.70% of its industry peers.
HSON has a worse Return On Equity (-9.72%) than 71.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.95%
ROE -9.72%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)2.69%
ROE(5y)2.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HSON Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHSON Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

HSON's Gross Margin of 51.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSON outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HSON has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for HSON so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.77%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.51%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
HSON Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHSON Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HSON does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for HSON has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HSON has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for HSON. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HSON Yearly Shares OutstandingHSON Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M
HSON Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHSON Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

HSON has an Altman-Z score of -6.54. This is a bad value and indicates that HSON is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -6.54, HSON is not doing good in the industry: 90.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
There is no outstanding debt for HSON. 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z -6.54
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.87%
HSON Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHSON Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

HSON has a Current Ratio of 3.07. This indicates that HSON is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.07, HSON belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.07 indicates that HSON has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.07, HSON belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.07
Quick Ratio 3.07
HSON Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHSON Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HSON have decreased strongly by -85.71% in the last year.
HSON shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.26%.
Measured over the past years, HSON shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-85.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-53.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.11%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%

3.2 Future

HSON is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 66.77% yearly.
HSON is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y63.2%
EPS Next 2Y66.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HSON Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHSON Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
HSON Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHSON Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HSON. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.62, the valuation of HSON can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSON is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSON's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.62
HSON Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSON Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

77.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSON, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
HSON Per share dataHSON EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HSON's earnings are expected to grow with 66.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y66.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HSON!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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HUDSON GLOBAL INC

NASDAQ:HSON (8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

9.41

-0.26 (-2.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners55.83%
Inst Owner Change27.53%
Ins Owners14.55%
Ins Owner Change40.34%
Market Cap32.94M
Analysts82.86
Price Target17.34 (84.27%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio0.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-362.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-463.72%
Max EPS beat(2)-261.52%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-250.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-463.72%
Max EPS beat(4)-22.55%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-390.31%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-278.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-190.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.23%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.3%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.37%
PT rev (1m)-10.53%
PT rev (3m)-10.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)166.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-48.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-338.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.62
P/S 0.24
P/FCF 12.82
P/OCF 12.62
P/B 0.8
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY13.12%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY7.8%
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY7.92%
SpS39.52
BVpS11.71
TBVpS9.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.95%
ROE -9.72%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 51.77%
FCFM 1.86%
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)2.69%
ROE(5y)2.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.51%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 3.31%
Cap/Sales 0.03%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.07
Quick Ratio 3.07
Altman-Z -6.54
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)14.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-85.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-53.33%
EPS Next Y63.2%
EPS Next 2Y66.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.11%
Revenue growth 5Y8.35%
Sales Q2Q%-0.48%
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.18%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year157.35%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.16%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A