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HILLENBRAND INC (HI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HI - US4315711089 - Common Stock

31.68 USD
+0.08 (+0.25%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
31.68 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall HI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HI against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HI have multiple concerns. HI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HI was profitable.
HI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HI reported negative net income in multiple years.
HI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHI 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

HI has a worse Return On Assets (-0.38%) than 68.46% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.37%, HI is doing worse than 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
HI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.80%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HI outperforms 44.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HI is below the industry average of 10.24%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.38%
ROE -1.37%
ROIC 5.8%
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)3.27%
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)7.22%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
HI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 9.36%, HI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
HI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.66%, HI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
HI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.66%
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y-3.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
HI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HI Yearly Shares OutstandingHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
HI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

HI has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that HI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HI has a Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: HI underperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HI is 14.87, which is on the high side as it means it would take HI, 14.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HI's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HI is outperformed by 63.85% of its industry peers.
HI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
HI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.26. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HI underperforms 81.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 14.87
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.4%
HI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that HI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HI has a Current ratio of 1.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HI underperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that HI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HI has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 68.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.87
HI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.87%.
HI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.20% yearly.
HI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.00%.
HI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.87%
EPS 3Y-4.41%
EPS 5Y6.2%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.98%
Sales Q2Q%-23.86%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HI will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
HI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.82.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.34, which indicates a correct valuation of HI.
83.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. HI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.82
Fwd PE 13.34
HI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

HI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HI is cheaper than 82.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HI is valued a bit cheaper than 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.81
EV/EBITDA 9.09
HI Per share dataHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as HI's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y-15.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%, HI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
HI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.83. HI pays more dividend than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
HI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of HI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.11%.
HI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.11%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
HI Yearly Dividends per shareHI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

HI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-351.11%
EPS Next 2Y-15.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.4%
HI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

HILLENBRAND INC

NYSE:HI (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.68 0 (0%)

31.68

+0.08 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners93.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners1.05%
Ins Owner Change1.87%
Market Cap2.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.86B
Net Income(TTM)-18.00M
Analysts81.67
Price Target32.64 (3.03%)
Short Float %3.43%
Short Ratio1.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.85%
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.11%
DP-351.11%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.225)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.26%
Min EPS beat(2)0.13%
Max EPS beat(2)8.4%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4%
Min EPS beat(4)0.13%
Max EPS beat(4)8.4%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.51%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.78%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-12.87%
PT rev (1m)-3.03%
PT rev (3m)-2.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.82
Fwd PE 13.34
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 19.81
P/OCF 14.41
P/B 1.7
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.09
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY8.46%
EPS(NY)2.38
Fwd EY7.5%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY6.94%
SpS40.56
BVpS18.68
TBVpS-21.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham Number33.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.38%
ROE -1.37%
ROCE 7.34%
ROIC 5.8%
ROICexc 6.07%
ROICexgc 33.05%
OM 9.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.66%
FCFM 3.94%
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)3.27%
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)10.88%
ROIC(3y)7.22%
ROIC(5y)6.99%
ROICexc(3y)7.72%
ROICexc(5y)7.66%
ROICexgc(3y)40.63%
ROICexgc(5y)38.52%
ROCE(3y)9.14%
ROCE(5y)8.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-16.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.09%
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y-3.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 14.87
Debt/EBITDA 4.04
Cap/Depr 29.4%
Cap/Sales 1.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 37.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 1.55
F-Score5
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)42.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.87%
EPS 3Y-4.41%
EPS 5Y6.2%
EPS Q2Q%-40%
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.28%
EPS Next 3Y-6.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.98%
Sales Q2Q%-23.86%
Revenue Next Year-16.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.77%
EBIT growth 3Y15.4%
EBIT growth 5Y7.76%
EBIT Next Year310.92%
EBIT Next 3Y63.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y84.15%
FCF growth 3Y-38.95%
FCF growth 5Y-5.8%
OCF growth 1Y28.1%
OCF growth 3Y-31.75%
OCF growth 5Y-1.25%

HILLENBRAND INC / HI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for HI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HILLENBRAND INC (HI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?

HILLENBRAND INC (HI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of HILLENBRAND INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 11.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.


Is the dividend of HILLENBRAND INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -351.11%.