FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FHI • US3142111034
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55.95 USD
-0.94 (-1.65%)
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This FHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FHI had positive earnings in the past year.
- FHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FHI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years FHI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FHI's Return On Assets of 16.68% is amongst the best of the industry. FHI outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- FHI has a Return On Equity of 30.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FHI outperforms 95.87% of its industry peers.
- FHI has a better Return On Invested Capital (18.60%) than 94.63% of its industry peers.
- FHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.23%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.23%) for FHI is below the current ROIC(18.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.68% | ||
| ROE | 30.66% | ||
| ROIC | 18.6% |
ROA(3y)12.38%
ROA(5y)13.04%
ROE(3y)23.49%
ROE(5y)24.27%
ROIC(3y)16.23%
ROIC(5y)16.25%
1.3 Margins
- FHI has a Profit Margin (20.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FHI has a Operating Margin (28.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FHI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 95.56%, FHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FHI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.8% | ||
| GM | 95.56% |
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.67%
PM growth 5Y-4.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. FHI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FHI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.40 indicates that FHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FHI's Altman-Z score of 5.40 is amongst the best of the industry. FHI outperforms 85.12% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FHI is 1.34, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FHI, only 1.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FHI (1.34) is better than 87.60% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that FHI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- FHI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 72.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.4 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that FHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.13, FHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.13 indicates that FHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of FHI (3.13) is better than 80.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.13 |
3. FHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FHI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 61.13%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, FHI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.13%
EPS 3Y20.61%
EPS 5Y9.87%
EPS Q2Q%33.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.69%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FHI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.75% on average per year.
- FHI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.75%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y1.75%
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 decreasing.
4. FHI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.89, the valuation of FHI can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FHI is cheaper than 60.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FHI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
- FHI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.87.
- 61.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FHI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FHI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FHI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FHI is cheaper than 90.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FHI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- FHI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)74.25
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. FHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, FHI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.96, FHI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, FHI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FHI grows each year by 15.47%, which is quite nice.
- FHI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- FHI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.47%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FHI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- FHI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
FHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
55.95
-0.94 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners91.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.44%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap4.25B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)363.99M
Analysts68.33
Price Target56.71 (1.36%)
Short Float %4.63%
Short Ratio4.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.47%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-06 2026-02-06 (0.34)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.12%
Min EPS beat(2)12.16%
Max EPS beat(2)18.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.74%
Min EPS beat(4)5.9%
Max EPS beat(4)34.82%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.76%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.62%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.79%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.28%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.44%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.28%
PT rev (1m)4.91%
PT rev (3m)7.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.17 | ||
| P/B | 3.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY9.19%
EPS(NY)5.15
Fwd EY9.2%
FCF(TTM)3.41
FCFY6.1%
OCF(TTM)3.46
OCFY6.18%
SpS23.03
BVpS15.63
TBVpS-0.11
PEG (NY)74.25
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number42.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.68% | ||
| ROE | 30.66% | ||
| ROCE | 25.76% | ||
| ROIC | 18.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 434.37% | ||
| OM | 28.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.8% | ||
| GM | 95.56% | ||
| FCFM | 14.81% |
ROA(3y)12.38%
ROA(5y)13.04%
ROE(3y)23.49%
ROE(5y)24.27%
ROIC(3y)16.23%
ROIC(5y)16.25%
ROICexc(3y)23.98%
ROICexc(5y)23%
ROICexgc(3y)1021.49%
ROICexgc(5y)802.2%
ROCE(3y)22.48%
ROCE(5y)22.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y38.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y38.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y7%
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3Y-7.67%
PM growth 5Y-4.49%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.4 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)21%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.55%
Profit Quality(3y)126.81%
Profit Quality(5y)111.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.13%
EPS 3Y20.61%
EPS 5Y9.87%
EPS Q2Q%33.65%
EPS Next Y0.15%
EPS Next 2Y5.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y5.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.69%
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y1.75%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.04%
EBIT growth 3Y4.23%
EBIT growth 5Y4.35%
EBIT Next Year51.75%
EBIT Next 3Y17.57%
EBIT Next 5Y9.5%
FCF growth 1Y-16%
FCF growth 3Y28.89%
FCF growth 5Y1.38%
OCF growth 1Y-16.45%
OCF growth 3Y26.7%
OCF growth 5Y0.69%
FEDERATED HERMES INC / FHI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FEDERATED HERMES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FHI.
What is the valuation status for FHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI) stock?
FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of FEDERATED HERMES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI) is 10.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.58.
Is the dividend of FEDERATED HERMES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of FEDERATED HERMES INC (FHI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.5%.