HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HURN • US4474621020

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This HURN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HURN Profitability Analysis

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 each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HURN had a positive operating cash flow.
HURN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHURN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.88%, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 19.87%, HURN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HURN has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.81%) than 75.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HURN is in line with the industry average of 12.84%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.81%) for HURN is above the 3 year average (12.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 19.87%
ROIC 12.81%
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)17.46%
ROE(5y)15.42%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
HURN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHURN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.18%, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HURN has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.23%, HURN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
  • HURN has a Gross Margin (31.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HURN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 6.18%
GM 31.81%
OM growth 3Y7.98%
OM growth 5Y15.14%
PM growth 3Y-1.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y2.38%
HURN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHURN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. HURN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HURN 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 HURN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HURN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HURN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HURN Yearly Shares OutstandingHURN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
HURN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHURN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.44 indicates that HURN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.44, HURN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HURN is 3.14, which is a good value as it means it would take HURN, 3.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HURN has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HURN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating HURN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.93, HURN is doing worse than 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 3.44
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC8.04%
HURN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHURN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HURN has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that HURN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, HURN is doing worse than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HURN has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that HURN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, HURN is not doing good in the industry: 67.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
HURN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHURN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. HURN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.80% over the past year.
  • HURN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.41% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.65% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • HURN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.8%
EPS 3Y31.47%
EPS 5Y29.41%
EPS Q2Q%14.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y13.6%
Revenue growth 5Y14.3%
Sales Q2Q%11.29%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HURN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.80% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.47%
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.89%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HURN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHURN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
HURN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHURN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. HURN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HURN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.36.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.71, HURN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.29, the valuation of HURN can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HURN to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.09), we can say HURN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.36
Fwd PE 14.29
HURN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHURN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HURN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HURN is cheaper than 65.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.1
EV/EBITDA 11.69
HURN Per share dataHURN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HURN's 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.
  • HURN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HURN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for HURN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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HURN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC

NASDAQ:HURN (4/21/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 128.28 0 (0%)

128.28

+0.16 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners114.04%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change2.43%
Market Cap2.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.70B
Net Income(TTM)105.04M
Analysts87.27
Price Target219.81 (71.35%)
Short Float %4.65%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)9.6%
Min EPS beat(2)9.1%
Max EPS beat(2)10.1%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.24%
Min EPS beat(4)3.29%
Max EPS beat(4)42.48%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.5%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)19.37%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)19.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.63%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.36
Fwd PE 14.29
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 13.1
P/OCF 11
P/B 4.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EPS(TTM)7.84
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)8.97
Fwd EY7%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY7.63%
OCF(TTM)11.66
OCFY9.09%
SpS102.48
BVpS31.88
TBVpS-19.98
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number74.995 (-41.54%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 19.87%
ROCE 16.69%
ROIC 12.81%
ROICexc 13.09%
ROICexgc 56.55%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 6.18%
GM 31.81%
FCFM 9.55%
ROA(3y)6.84%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)17.46%
ROE(5y)15.42%
ROIC(3y)12.45%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
ROICexc(3y)12.69%
ROICexc(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc(3y)46.98%
ROICexgc(5y)38.11%
ROCE(3y)16.23%
ROCE(5y)13.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.97%
OM growth 3Y7.98%
OM growth 5Y15.14%
PM growth 3Y-1.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.09%
GM growth 5Y2.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 3.14
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 95.85%
Cap/Sales 1.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.64%
Profit Quality 154.52%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 3.44
F-Score5
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)121.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)153.13%
Profit Quality(5y)108.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.8%
EPS 3Y31.47%
EPS 5Y29.41%
EPS Q2Q%14.21%
EPS Next Y14.47%
EPS Next 2Y14.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.65%
Revenue growth 3Y13.6%
Revenue growth 5Y14.3%
Sales Q2Q%11.29%
Revenue Next Year9.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.74%
EBIT growth 3Y22.67%
EBIT growth 5Y31.6%
EBIT Next Year44.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.81%
FCF growth 3Y38.5%
FCF growth 5Y6.17%
OCF growth 1Y-3.94%
OCF growth 3Y31.32%
OCF growth 5Y7.19%

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC / HURN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HURN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HURN.


What is the valuation status for HURN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HURN stock?

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for HURN stock?

The financial health rating of HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN) is expected to grow by 14.47% in the next year.