HILLENBRAND INC (HI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HI • US4315711089
31.98 USD
0 (0%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
32 USD
+0.02 (+0.06%)
After Hours: 2/9/2026, 8:05:51 PM
Overall HI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HI against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. HI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HI was profitable.
- HI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years HI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HI has a Return On Assets of 0.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HI underperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
- HI's Return On Equity of 3.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HI outperforms 40.46% of its industry peers.
- HI has a Return On Invested Capital (5.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.16%. This is below the industry average of 10.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.96% | ||
| ROE | 3.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)12.64%
ROIC(3y)6.16%
ROIC(5y)6.6%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.61%, HI is doing worse than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HI has declined.
- HI has a Operating Margin of 8.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HI outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
- HI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HI (34.05%) is better than 61.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 34.05% |
OM growth 3Y-12.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HI is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HI has more shares outstanding
- HI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HI has an Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that HI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- HI has a worse Altman-Z score (1.59) than 69.47% of its industry peers.
- HI has a debt to FCF ratio of 85.18. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HI would need 85.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 85.18, HI is not doing good in the industry: 65.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- HI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: HI underperforms 78.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 85.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that HI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HI has a worse Current ratio (1.22) than 83.97% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that HI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HI's Quick ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HI is outperformed by 71.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HI have decreased strongly by -24.47% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.55% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.99% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.47%
EPS 3Y-13.92%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-17.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-22.15%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.50% on average over the next years.
- HI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79 indicates a correct valuation of HI.
- 94.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.03, HI is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.14, the valuation of HI can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. HI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HI is valued cheaper than 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- HI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HI is more expensive than 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 125.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.15. HI pays more dividend than 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- HI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HI decreases each year by -0.52%.
- HI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.52%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 147.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP147.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners93.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners1.14%
Ins Owner Change4.79%
Market Cap2.25B
Revenue(TTM)2.67B
Net Income(TTM)43.10M
Analysts42
Price Target32.64 (2.06%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio2.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.52%
DP147.1%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.97%
Min EPS beat(2)0.13%
Max EPS beat(2)31.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.13%
Max EPS beat(4)31.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.85%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.05%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.7%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.6%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 125.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.5
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY0.79%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY2.49%
SpS37.92
BVpS19.67
TBVpS-19.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.96% | ||
| ROE | 3.11% | ||
| ROCE | 6.79% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.95% | ||
| OM | 8.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.61% | ||
| GM | 34.05% | ||
| FCFM | 0.67% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)3.77%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)12.64%
ROIC(3y)6.16%
ROIC(5y)6.6%
ROICexc(3y)6.5%
ROICexc(5y)7.16%
ROICexgc(3y)38.7%
ROICexgc(5y)39.05%
ROCE(3y)7.8%
ROCE(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.05%
OM growth 3Y-12.36%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.68%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.98%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 85.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 15.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)39.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.47%
EPS 3Y-13.92%
EPS 5Y-0.55%
EPS Q2Q%-17.82%
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y3.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y4.92%
Revenue growth 5Y1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-22.15%
Revenue Next Year-8.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.28%
EBIT Next Year31.91%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-84.27%
FCF growth 3Y-51.07%
FCF growth 5Y-43.79%
OCF growth 1Y-66.55%
OCF growth 3Y-33.5%
OCF growth 5Y-30.82%
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 of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 12.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HI stock?
The dividend rating of HILLENBRAND INC (HI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.1%.