HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HURN - US4474621020 - Common Stock
162.38 USD
+1.38 (+0.86%)
Overall HURN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HURN against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While HURN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HURN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make HURN suitable 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.
HURN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HURN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HURN has a Return On Assets of 7.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: HURN outperforms 70.11% of its industry peers.
HURN has a better Return On Equity (21.68%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HURN (11.76%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HURN is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.63%) for HURN is below the current ROIC(11.76%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.68% | ||
| ROIC | 11.76% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.54%, HURN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
HURN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HURN (11.48%) is better than 73.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
HURN has a Gross Margin of 31.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HURN outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
HURN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.54% | ||
| GM | 31.58% |
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
HURN has an Altman-Z score of 3.76. This indicates that HURN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.76, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
HURN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.46. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HURN would need 3.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HURN has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
HURN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
HURN's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HURN is outperformed by 74.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
HURN has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that HURN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HURN has a Current ratio (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that HURN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HURN has a Quick ratio (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.74% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.82% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
HURN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.50%.
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)28.74%
EPS 3Y35.31%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.5%
Revenue growth 3Y17.97%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%16.84%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HURN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.82%
EPS Next 2Y17.17%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.38%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.45, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HURN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HURN.
HURN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.22, the valuation of HURN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HURN is on the same level as its industry peers.
HURN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HURN.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of HURN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HURN's earnings are expected to grow with 17.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y17.17%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HURN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:HURN (11/19/2025, 2:58:31 PM)
162.38
+1.38 (+0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners1.9%
Ins Owner Change-9.28%
Market Cap2.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)108.38M
Analysts87.27
Price Target174.93 (7.73%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio4.53
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)6.69%
Min EPS beat(2)3.29%
Max EPS beat(2)10.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.56%
Min EPS beat(4)3.29%
Max EPS beat(4)42.48%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.79%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)19.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)18.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.78%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.6 | ||
| P/B | 5.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.4 |
EPS(TTM)7.57
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)10.17
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)11.94
OCFY7.35%
SpS95.7
BVpS28.87
TBVpS-20.45
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number70.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 21.68% | ||
| ROCE | 15.66% | ||
| ROIC | 11.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.42% | ||
| OM | 11.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.54% | ||
| GM | 31.58% | ||
| FCFM | 10.63% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.44%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.76 |
F-Score6
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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)28.74%
EPS 3Y35.31%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y19.82%
EPS Next 2Y17.17%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.5%
Revenue growth 3Y17.97%
Revenue growth 5Y9.53%
Sales Q2Q%16.84%
Revenue Next Year12.38%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y33.93%
EBIT growth 3Y36.91%
EBIT growth 5Y21.12%
EBIT Next Year42.75%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.04%
FCF growth 3Y324.88%
FCF growth 5Y9.21%
OCF growth 1Y41.41%
OCF growth 3Y123.63%
OCF growth 5Y8.78%
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC / HURN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HURN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HURN.
Can you provide the valuation status for HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC?
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) is 5 / 10.