HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HLIO - US42328H1095 - Common Stock
64.25 USD
+1.34 (+2.13%)
HLIO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While HLIO seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HLIO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HLIO was profitable.
- In the past year HLIO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years HLIO has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HLIO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HLIO (2.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.68%, HLIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLIO's Return On Invested Capital of 4.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO is outperformed by 62.88% of its industry peers.
- HLIO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.62%. This is below the industry average of 10.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 3.68% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% |
ROA(3y)3.89%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
- HLIO has a Profit Margin (4.18%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLIO has declined.
- HLIO's Operating Margin of 9.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLIO has declined.
- HLIO has a Gross Margin (31.49%) 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 | 9.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.18% | ||
| GM | 31.49% |
OM growth 3Y-17.29%
OM growth 5Y-9.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.94%
GM growth 3Y-4.54%
GM growth 5Y-3.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- HLIO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLIO has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HLIO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HLIO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.35 indicates that HLIO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLIO has a Altman-Z score (3.35) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIO is 4.73, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLIO, 4.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIO (4.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that HLIO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- HLIO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO outperforms 53.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that HLIO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HLIO's Current ratio of 2.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLIO outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- HLIO has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that HLIO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HLIO (1.72) is better than 71.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HLIO have decreased by -2.80% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HLIO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.97% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HLIO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.46% in the last year.
- HLIO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.8%
EPS 3Y-21.19%
EPS 5Y-2.97%
EPS Q2Q%22.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
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 13.80% yearly.
- HLIO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.35%
EPS Next 2Y15.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
EPS Next 5Y13.8%
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLIO.
- HLIO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. HLIO is around the same levels.
- HLIO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09.
- 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 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLIO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLIO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLIO's earnings are expected to grow with 14.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, HLIO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HLIO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.80.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, HLIO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLIO decreases each year by -1.24%.
- HLIO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 35.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLIO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.5%
EPS Next 2Y15.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
NYSE:HLIO (1/16/2026, 3:34:56 PM)
64.25
+1.34 (+2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners102.41%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change2.93%
Market Cap2.13B
Revenue(TTM)807.80M
Net Income(TTM)33.80M
Analysts87.27
Price Target66.5 (3.5%)
Short Float %3.29%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.24%
DP35.5%
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)10.57%
Min EPS beat(2)7.28%
Max EPS beat(2)13.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.54%
Max EPS beat(4)18.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)2%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.68%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.05%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | 70.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.1 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)2.78
Fwd EY4.33%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)3.53
OCFY5.5%
SpS24.38
BVpS27.71
TBVpS0.91
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number36.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 3.68% | ||
| ROCE | 5.66% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.25% | ||
| OM | 9.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.18% | ||
| GM | 31.49% | ||
| FCFM | 10.97% |
ROA(3y)3.89%
ROA(5y)4.03%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)7.67%
ROIC(3y)5.62%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)5.8%
ROICexc(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc(3y)18%
ROICexgc(5y)21.78%
ROCE(3y)7.33%
ROCE(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.59%
OM growth 3Y-17.29%
OM growth 5Y-9.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.94%
GM growth 3Y-4.54%
GM growth 5Y-3.94%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 44.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 262.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score6
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)59.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.83%
Profit Quality(3y)142.42%
Profit Quality(5y)232.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.8%
EPS 3Y-21.19%
EPS 5Y-2.97%
EPS Q2Q%22.03%
EPS Next Y20.35%
EPS Next 2Y15.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.74%
EPS Next 5Y13.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%13.26%
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y1.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.85%
EBIT Next Year42%
EBIT Next 3Y18.01%
EBIT Next 5Y14.86%
FCF growth 1Y98.65%
FCF growth 3Y4.01%
FCF growth 5Y6.96%
OCF growth 1Y36.2%
OCF growth 3Y2.55%
OCF growth 5Y6.17%
HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC / HLIO FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLIO.
What is the valuation status for HLIO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) stock?
HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) stock?
The financial health rating of HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (HLIO) is 5 / 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 20.35% in the next year.