HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HLIO • US42328H1095
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This HLIO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
HLIO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HLIO is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. HLIO is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. HLIO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HLIO was profitable.
- In the past year HLIO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HLIO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years HLIO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HLIO (3.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HLIO has a Return On Equity (5.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HLIO has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLIO outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLIO is significantly below the industry average of 10.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.70%) for HLIO is below the current ROIC(5.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 5.21% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% |
ROA(3y)2.71%
ROA(5y)4.45%
ROE(3y)4.7%
ROE(5y)8.25%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)6.38%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.78%, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLIO has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.94%, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLIO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HLIO has a Gross Margin (32.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLIO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 32.33% |
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-4.97%
PM growth 3Y-19.63%
PM growth 5Y16.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
2. HLIO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLIO is destroying value.
- HLIO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLIO has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HLIO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that HLIO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLIO has a Altman-Z score of 3.72. This is in the better half of the industry: HLIO outperforms 63.36% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIO is 3.67, which is a good value as it means it would take HLIO, 3.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.67, HLIO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HLIO has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.90 indicates that HLIO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HLIO has a Current ratio of 2.90. This is in the better half of the industry: HLIO outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that HLIO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.58, HLIO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. HLIO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.49% over the past year.
- HLIO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.71% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.12% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.49%
EPS 3Y-14.11%
EPS 5Y2.71%
EPS Q2Q%145.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%17.38%
3.2 Future
- HLIO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.93% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.57%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y11.93%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.39%
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. HLIO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.77, the valuation of HLIO can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLIO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. HLIO is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.52, HLIO is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLIO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HLIO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HLIO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLIO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)9.52
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
5. HLIO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLIO has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
- HLIO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.13.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLIO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLIO decreases each year by -1.24%.
- HLIO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HLIO has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLIO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.74%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
HLIO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
65.98
+0.4 (+0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners101.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change2.93%
Market Cap2.19B
Revenue(TTM)839.10M
Net Income(TTM)48.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target70.38 (6.67%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
DP24.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date01-07 2026-01-07 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.91%
Min EPS beat(2)7.28%
Max EPS beat(2)10.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.55%
Min EPS beat(4)7.28%
Max EPS beat(4)18.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.76%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)2%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.85%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)2%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.85%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.23%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.44%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | 34.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.02 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY3.88%
EPS(NY)2.81
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY5.82%
SpS25.33
BVpS28.12
TBVpS1.92
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)9.52
Graham Number40.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.2% | ||
| ROE | 5.21% | ||
| ROCE | 6.69% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.51% | ||
| OM | 10.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 32.33% | ||
| FCFM | 11.92% |
ROA(3y)2.71%
ROA(5y)4.45%
ROE(3y)4.7%
ROE(5y)8.25%
ROIC(3y)4.7%
ROIC(5y)6.38%
ROICexc(3y)4.88%
ROICexc(5y)6.59%
ROICexgc(3y)14.67%
ROICexgc(5y)21.2%
ROCE(3y)6.07%
ROCE(5y)8.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.84%
OM growth 3Y-10.94%
OM growth 5Y-4.97%
PM growth 3Y-19.63%
PM growth 5Y16.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.39%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 206.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
F-Score9
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)51.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.89%
Profit Quality(3y)185.91%
Profit Quality(5y)142.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.49%
EPS 3Y-14.11%
EPS 5Y2.71%
EPS Q2Q%145.45%
EPS Next Y9.57%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y11.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y9.91%
Sales Q2Q%17.38%
Revenue Next Year1.53%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.39%
EBIT growth 1Y12.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.53%
EBIT growth 5Y4.46%
EBIT Next Year55.72%
EBIT Next 3Y22.42%
EBIT Next 5Y19.33%
FCF growth 1Y9.05%
FCF growth 3Y10.11%
FCF growth 5Y1.42%
OCF growth 1Y4.26%
OCF growth 3Y5.02%
OCF growth 5Y3.23%
HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC / HLIO FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HLIO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) stock?
The financial health rating of HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) is expected to grow by 9.57% in the next year.