HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:HURN - Nasdaq - US4474621020 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
HURN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HURN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HURN is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, HURN could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HURN was profitable.
In the past year HURN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years HURN 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HURN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.68%, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HURN (20.78%) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.43%, HURN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
HURN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.63%. This is below the industry average of 13.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.63%) for HURN is below the current ROIC(12.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.68% | ||
| ROE | 20.78% | ||
| ROIC | 12.43% |
ROA(3y)6.65%
ROA(5y)4.66%
ROE(3y)15.4%
ROE(5y)10.58%
ROIC(3y)10.63%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.66%, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
HURN's Operating Margin of 10.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HURN outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
HURN has a Gross Margin (31.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HURN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.66% | ||
| GM | 31.28% |
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y10.58%
PM growth 3Y4.09%
PM growth 5Y12.15%
GM growth 3Y3.05%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HURN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HURN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HURN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HURN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.12 indicates that HURN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HURN (4.12) is better than 76.83% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HURN is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take HURN, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HURN (2.11) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that HURN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HURN (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for HURN, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that HURN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, HURN is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that HURN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HURN's Quick ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HURN outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HURN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.19%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.82% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, HURN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.80% in the last year.
HURN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.19%
EPS 3Y35.31%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.8%
Revenue growth 3Y17.97%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%11.16%
3.2 Future
HURN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.11% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.34%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.25, the valuation of HURN can be described as rather expensive.
HURN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HURN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HURN.
HURN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, HURN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HURN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HURN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HURN is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HURN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HURN's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HURN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:HURN (5/6/2025, 10:27:02 AM)
147.5
-0.81 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.79%
Inst Owner Change-3.18%
Ins Owners2.15%
Ins Owner Change-1.45%
Market Cap2.54B
Analysts87.27
Price Target172.64 (17.04%)
Short Float %3.47%
Short Ratio2.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.82%
Min EPS beat(2)5.24%
Max EPS beat(2)22.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.77%
Min EPS beat(4)5.24%
Max EPS beat(4)35.87%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)20.94%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.35%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)17.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.43%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.13%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.99%
PT rev (1m)2.27%
PT rev (3m)27.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.64 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.1 |
EPS(TTM)6.94
EY4.71%
EPS(NY)8.3
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)9.78
FCFY6.63%
OCF(TTM)11.67
OCFY7.91%
SpS88.22
BVpS32.54
TBVpS-8.32
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.68% | ||
| ROE | 20.78% | ||
| ROCE | 16.55% | ||
| ROIC | 12.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.9% | ||
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.66% | ||
| GM | 31.28% | ||
| FCFM | 11.09% |
ROA(3y)6.65%
ROA(5y)4.66%
ROE(3y)15.4%
ROE(5y)10.58%
ROIC(3y)10.63%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
ROICexc(3y)10.81%
ROICexc(5y)8.55%
ROICexgc(3y)35.76%
ROICexgc(5y)29.77%
ROCE(3y)14.16%
ROCE(5y)11.11%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.44%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.69%
OM growth 3Y16.06%
OM growth 5Y10.58%
PM growth 3Y4.09%
PM growth 5Y12.15%
GM growth 3Y3.05%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 128.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 144.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.12 |
F-Score8
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)119.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.07%
Profit Quality(3y)128.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.19%
EPS 3Y35.31%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%36.59%
EPS Next Y12.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.8%
Revenue growth 3Y17.97%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%11.16%
Revenue Next Year9.34%
Revenue Next 2Y8.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.52%
EBIT growth 3Y36.91%
EBIT growth 5Y21.12%
EBIT Next Year40.16%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y68.61%
FCF growth 3Y324.88%
FCF growth 5Y9.21%
OCF growth 1Y48.84%
OCF growth 3Y123.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.78%