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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HE - US4198701009 - Common Stock

11.76 USD
-0.03 (-0.25%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:36:34 PM
11.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:36:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to HE. HE was compared to 48 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While HE seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HE had positive earnings in the past year.
HE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHE 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 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

HE has a Return On Assets of -1.44%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HE underperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HE (-7.64%) is worse than 95.74% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.03%, HE is not doing good in the industry: 74.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HE is below the industry average of 4.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.03%) for HE is above the 3 year average (1.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.44%
ROE -7.64%
ROIC 3.03%
ROA(3y)-4.44%
ROA(5y)-2.09%
ROE(3y)-25.02%
ROE(5y)-11.32%
ROIC(3y)1.99%
ROIC(5y)1.95%
HE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.94%, HE is doing worse than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HE has declined.
HE does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.94%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-17.69%
OM growth 5Y-9.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HE Yearly Shares OutstandingHE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.54, we must say that HE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HE has a Altman-Z score of 0.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HE underperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
HE has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HE would need 16.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 16.51, HE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.51, HE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.51
Debt/FCF 16.51
Altman-Z 0.54
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC3.12%
HE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that HE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HE's Current ratio of 1.15 is amongst the best of the industry. HE outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that HE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HE has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. HE outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
HE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HE have decreased strongly by -55.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.97% on average per year.
HE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.06%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.19%
EPS 3Y-11.55%
EPS 5Y-4.97%
EPS Q2Q%-58.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.3%
Sales Q2Q%-15.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HE will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.07% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.21%
EPS Next 2Y-19.16%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
EPS Next 5Y-10.07%
Revenue Next Year-1.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
HE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.34.
HE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HE is cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
HE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61, the valuation of HE can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HE to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say HE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE 11.61
HE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

76.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HE indicates a rather cheap valuation: HE is cheaper than 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.31
EV/EBITDA 7.96
HE Per share dataHE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as HE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-19.16%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS

NYSE:HE (11/28/2025, 7:36:34 PM)

After market: 11.76 0 (0%)

11.76

-0.03 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners76.45%
Inst Owner Change-1.94%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change9.05%
Market Cap2.03B
Revenue(TTM)3.22B
Net Income(TTM)-119.89M
Analysts42
Price Target11.35 (-3.49%)
Short Float %6.01%
Short Ratio6.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-59.93%
DP-1.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.75%
Max EPS beat(2)6.69%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-51.9%
Max EPS beat(4)6.69%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.42%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.16%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.06%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.3%
PT rev (3m)-6.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-313.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 13.31
P/OCF 4.24
P/B 1.29
P/tB 1.29
EV/EBITDA 7.96
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)0.88
FCFY7.52%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY23.57%
SpS16.89
BVpS9.09
TBVpS9.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number12.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.44%
ROE -7.64%
ROCE 3.76%
ROIC 3.03%
ROICexc 3.09%
ROICexgc 3.56%
OM 9.94%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 5.23%
ROA(3y)-4.44%
ROA(5y)-2.09%
ROE(3y)-25.02%
ROE(5y)-11.32%
ROIC(3y)1.99%
ROIC(5y)1.95%
ROICexc(3y)2.09%
ROICexc(5y)2.03%
ROICexgc(3y)2.33%
ROICexgc(5y)2.25%
ROCE(3y)2.54%
ROCE(5y)2.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.08%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.51%
OM growth 3Y-17.69%
OM growth 5Y-9.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.51
Debt/FCF 16.51
Debt/EBITDA 4.35
Cap/Depr 127.01%
Cap/Sales 11.18%
Interest Coverage 3815.3
Cash Conversion 87.54%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 0.54
F-Score5
WACC3.12%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)144.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.19%
EPS 3Y-11.55%
EPS 5Y-4.97%
EPS Q2Q%-58.7%
EPS Next Y-34.21%
EPS Next 2Y-19.16%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
EPS Next 5Y-10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.3%
Sales Q2Q%-15.75%
Revenue Next Year-1.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y0.85%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.48%
EBIT Next Year50.64%
EBIT Next 3Y17.87%
EBIT Next 5Y12.29%
FCF growth 1Y-52.22%
FCF growth 3Y32.77%
FCF growth 5Y21.1%
OCF growth 1Y-36.33%
OCF growth 3Y9.07%
OCF growth 5Y-1%

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS / HE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for HE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS?

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) is expected to decline by -34.21% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) stock?

The dividend rating of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDS (HE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -1.58%.