HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC (HURN)
US4474621020 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, HURN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HURN was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HURN has an average financial health and profitability rating. HURN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! 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.
HURN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HURN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HURN (4.95%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
HURN's Return On Equity of 11.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HURN outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
HURN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.27%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HURN is below the industry average of 12.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.91%) for HURN is below the current ROIC(10.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.95% | ||
| ROE | 11.72% | ||
| ROIC | 10.27% |
ROA(3y)5.63%
ROA(5y)3.68%
ROE(3y)12.15%
ROE(5y)7.85%
ROIC(3y)7.91%
ROIC(5y)6.63%
1.3 Margins
HURN has a better Profit Margin (4.46%) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
HURN's Operating Margin of 9.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HURN outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HURN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of HURN (29.98%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
HURN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.46% | ||
| GM | 29.98% |
OM growth 3Y18.45%
OM growth 5Y10.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y23.59%
GM growth 3Y1.96%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HURN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HURN has less shares outstanding
HURN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HURN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HURN has an Altman-Z score of 3.30. 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 3.30, HURN is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HURN is 3.24, which is a good value as it means it would take HURN, 3.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.24, HURN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that HURN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HURN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: HURN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that HURN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HURN has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HURN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
HURN has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. 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 Quick ratio (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.90% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, HURN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.95% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HURN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.69%.
HURN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.9%
EPS 3Y31.66%
EPS 5Y18.95%
EPS growth Q2Q15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.69%
Revenue growth 3Y17.1%
Revenue growth 5Y9.76%
Revenue growth Q2Q8.97%
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 18.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HURN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17%
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.49%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
HURN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.51.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.28. HURN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.97, which indicates a correct valuation of HURN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HURN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HURN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HURN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HURN's 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.
HURN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HURN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC
NASDAQ:HURN (5/3/2024, 7:00:01 PM)
After market: 86.32 0 (0%)86.32
+0.68 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap1.55B
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| PE | 17.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.97 | ||
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PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.92
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| ROA | 4.95% | ||
| ROE | 11.72% | ||
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| OM | 9.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.46% | ||
| GM | 29.98% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.11
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| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)42.9%
EPS 3Y31.66%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.69%
Revenue growth 3Y17.1%
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