HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HEI.A - US4228062083 - Common Stock
240.91 USD
-0.81 (-0.34%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to HEI.A. HEI.A was compared to 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. HEI.A scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HEI.A is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, HEI.A could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HEI.A was profitable.
In the past year HEI.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HEI.A has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years HEI.A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.52%, HEI.A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
HEI.A has a better Return On Equity (15.50%) than 81.69% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.98%, HEI.A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HEI.A is in line with the industry average of 8.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.98%) for HEI.A is above the 3 year average (9.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.5% | ||
| ROIC | 9.98% |
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.49%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)9.51%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of HEI.A (14.96%) is better than 94.37% of its industry peers.
HEI.A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HEI.A has a Operating Margin of 22.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HEI.A outperforms 94.37% of its industry peers.
HEI.A's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
HEI.A's Gross Margin of 39.51% is amongst the best of the industry. HEI.A outperforms 80.28% of its industry peers.
HEI.A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.96% | ||
| GM | 39.51% |
OM growth 3Y0.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-6.5%
PM growth 5Y-3.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HEI.A is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HEI.A has more shares outstanding
HEI.A has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HEI.A has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.28 indicates that HEI.A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HEI.A (6.28) is better than 73.24% of its industry peers.
HEI.A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HEI.A would need 3.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HEI.A (3.13) is better than 88.73% of its industry peers.
HEI.A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating HEI.A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HEI.A has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.35 indicates that HEI.A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.35, HEI.A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.42% of the companies in the same industry.
HEI.A has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HEI.A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.51, HEI.A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.02% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, HEI.A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HEI.A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.46% in the last year.
HEI.A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.02%
EPS 3Y18.49%
EPS 5Y8.9%
EPS Q2Q%29.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.46%
Revenue growth 3Y27.4%
Revenue growth 5Y13.42%
Sales Q2Q%15.66%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HEI.A will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.94% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HEI.A will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.63%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.44%
EPS Next 5Y21.94%
Revenue Next Year13.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.46%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HEI.A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.72.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HEI.A is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HEI.A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say HEI.A is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.61, the valuation of HEI.A can be described as expensive.
HEI.A's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, HEI.A is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HEI.A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HEI.A is valued a bit cheaper than 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HEI.A may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HEI.A's earnings are expected to grow with 18.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)5.92
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, HEI.A is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.37, HEI.A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HEI.A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HEI.A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.47%!
HEI.A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As HEI.A did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.47%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
4.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HEI.A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HEI.A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP4.98%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.44%
NYSE:HEI.A (11/19/2025, 2:58:02 PM)
240.91
-0.81 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.22%
Inst Owner Change-6.41%
Ins Owners22.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.54B
Revenue(TTM)4.29B
Net Income(TTM)641.78M
Analysts79.13
Price Target276.12 (14.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.47%
DP4.98%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.61%
Min EPS beat(2)7.42%
Max EPS beat(2)9.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)25.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.67%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.93%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.94%
PT rev (1m)-2.72%
PT rev (3m)7.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.61 | ||
| P/S | 7.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.71 | ||
| P/B | 8.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.17 |
EPS(TTM)4.57
EY1.9%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY2.24%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)6.07
OCFY2.52%
SpS30.81
BVpS29.75
TBVpS-7.31
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)5.92
Graham Number55.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.5% | ||
| ROCE | 12.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.53% | ||
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.96% | ||
| GM | 39.51% | ||
| FCFM | 18.24% |
ROA(3y)6.99%
ROA(5y)7.7%
ROE(3y)13.49%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)9.51%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
ROICexc(3y)9.8%
ROICexc(5y)10.06%
ROICexgc(3y)32.71%
ROICexgc(5y)32.17%
ROCE(3y)11.7%
ROCE(5y)11.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.74%
OM growth 3Y0.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-6.5%
PM growth 5Y-3.53%
GM growth 3Y-0.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.28 |
F-Score8
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)34.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.57%
Profit Quality(3y)114.11%
Profit Quality(5y)119.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.02%
EPS 3Y18.49%
EPS 5Y8.9%
EPS Q2Q%29.9%
EPS Next Y31.63%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3Y18.44%
EPS Next 5Y21.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.46%
Revenue growth 3Y27.4%
Revenue growth 5Y13.42%
Sales Q2Q%15.66%
Revenue Next Year13.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.46%
EBIT growth 1Y19.83%
EBIT growth 3Y28.41%
EBIT growth 5Y12.72%
EBIT Next Year44.7%
EBIT Next 3Y20.27%
EBIT Next 5Y20.69%
FCF growth 1Y94.39%
FCF growth 3Y14.61%
FCF growth 5Y8.5%
OCF growth 1Y90.09%
OCF growth 3Y14.83%
OCF growth 5Y8.98%
HEICO CORP-CLASS A / HEI.A FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HEI.A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HEI.A.
Can you provide the valuation status for HEICO CORP-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HEI.A stock?
HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) stock?
The financial health rating of HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HEICO CORP-CLASS A (HEI.A) is expected to grow by 31.63% in the next year.