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MARINEMAX INC (HZO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HZO - US5679081084 - Common Stock

24.375 USD
-0.41 (-1.67%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 1:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall HZO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HZO against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HZO have multiple concerns. HZO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HZO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HZO had a positive cash flow from operations.
HZO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years HZO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
HZO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHZO 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 2025 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HZO (-1.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HZO has a Return On Equity (-3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HZO has a Return On Invested Capital (3.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HZO is significantly below the industry average of 12.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.28%
ROE -3.38%
ROIC 3.34%
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)4.15%
ROE(5y)12.76%
ROIC(3y)4.73%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
HZO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHZO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.46%, HZO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HZO has declined.
HZO has a Gross Margin of 32.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HZO underperforms 61.79% of its industry peers.
HZO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.46%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.49%
OM growth 3Y-27.03%
OM growth 5Y-9.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.37%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
HZO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHZO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HZO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HZO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HZO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for HZO is higher compared to a year ago.
HZO Yearly Shares OutstandingHZO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
HZO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHZO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that HZO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HZO has a Altman-Z score (1.80) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HZO is 92.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take HZO, 92.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 92.74, HZO is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.09% of the companies in the same industry.
HZO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HZO (1.14) is worse than 60.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF 92.74
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC8.55%
HZO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHZO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

HZO has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that HZO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, HZO is doing worse than 61.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that HZO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HZO has a worse Quick ratio (0.32) than 71.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.32
HZO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHZO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HZO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -59.91%.
The earnings per share for HZO have been decreasing by -24.26% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -5.01% in the past year.
HZO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-59.91%
EPS 3Y-54.22%
EPS 5Y-24.26%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y0.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%-1.95%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HZO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 50.07% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HZO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.02%
EPS Next 2Y37.13%
EPS Next 3Y50.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HZO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHZO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
HZO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHZO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HZO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HZO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HZO is cheaper than 60.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. HZO is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HZO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HZO.
HZO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.68
Fwd PE 25.83
HZO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHZO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HZO is valued cheaper than 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
HZO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.64
EV/EBITDA 5.01
HZO Per share dataHZO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HZO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
HZO's earnings are expected to grow with 50.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.13%
EPS Next 3Y50.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

MARINEMAX INC

NYSE:HZO (12/26/2025, 1:04:01 PM)

24.375

-0.41 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21
Inst Owners97.92%
Inst Owner Change3.77%
Ins Owners2.85%
Ins Owner Change9.65%
Market Cap533.08M
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)-31.63M
Analysts81.54
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %22.51%
Short Ratio12.67
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-59.12%
Max EPS beat(2)68.62%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)70.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-59.12%
Max EPS beat(4)189.48%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)16.56%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)7.14%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)12.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.06%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.17%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)-6.09%
PT rev (3m)-8.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-231.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-134.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-50.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.68
Fwd PE 25.83
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 44.64
P/OCF 7.32
P/B 0.57
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 5.01
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY3.49%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY3.87%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)3.33
OCFY13.66%
SpS105.59
BVpS42.85
TBVpS17.14
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.28%
ROE -3.38%
ROCE 6.94%
ROIC 3.34%
ROICexc 3.62%
ROICexgc 5%
OM 4.46%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.49%
FCFM 0.52%
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)6.94%
ROE(3y)4.15%
ROE(5y)12.76%
ROIC(3y)4.73%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
ROICexc(3y)5.21%
ROICexc(5y)12.96%
ROICexgc(3y)7.5%
ROICexgc(5y)19.19%
ROCE(3y)9.35%
ROCE(5y)16.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-45.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-25.45%
OM growth 3Y-27.03%
OM growth 5Y-9.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.37%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF 92.74
Debt/EBITDA 7.03
Cap/Depr 123.41%
Cap/Sales 2.64%
Interest Coverage 1.33
Cash Conversion 47.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 1.8
F-Score5
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)139.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)177.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-59.91%
EPS 3Y-54.22%
EPS 5Y-24.26%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
EPS Next Y11.02%
EPS Next 2Y37.13%
EPS Next 3Y50.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y0.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%-1.95%
Revenue Next Year2.03%
Revenue Next 2Y3.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-1%
EBIT Next Year26.38%
EBIT Next 3Y19.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y113.87%
FCF growth 3Y-12.94%
FCF growth 5Y-47.23%
OCF growth 1Y383.73%
OCF growth 3Y-1.68%
OCF growth 5Y-24.9%

MARINEMAX INC / HZO FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HZO.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARINEMAX INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MARINEMAX INC (HZO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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MARINEMAX INC (HZO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MARINEMAX INC (HZO) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARINEMAX INC (HZO) is expected to grow by 11.02% in the next year.