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HARMONIC INC (HLIT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HLIT - US4131601027 - Common Stock

9.63 USD
+0.03 (+0.31%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
9.6 USD
-0.03 (-0.31%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HLIT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HLIT against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While HLIT has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLIT is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLIT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLIT had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLIT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLIT had a positive operating cash flow.
HLIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.54%, HLIT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIT has a Return On Equity of 11.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLIT outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
HLIT's Return On Invested Capital of 9.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLIT outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLIT is below the industry average of 12.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.26%) for HLIT is below the current ROIC(9.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.54%
ROE 11.2%
ROIC 9.21%
ROA(3y)6.61%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)5.9%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HLIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HLIT (7.81%) is better than 77.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLIT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.87%, HLIT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLIT has grown nicely.
HLIT's Gross Margin of 55.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLIT outperforms 72.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLIT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.87%
PM (TTM) 7.81%
GM 55.71%
OM growth 3Y52.34%
OM growth 5Y25.49%
PM growth 3Y30.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
HLIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLIT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLIT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HLIT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLIT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HLIT Yearly Shares OutstandingHLIT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HLIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

HLIT has an Altman-Z score of -0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that HLIT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.19, HLIT is doing worse than 64.58% of the companies in the same industry.
HLIT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.95. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLIT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.95) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, HLIT is not doing good in the industry: 60.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although HLIT does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.95
Altman-Z -0.19
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC9.12%
HLIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

HLIT has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that HLIT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HLIT has a Current ratio of 2.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLIT outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that HLIT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLIT has a Quick ratio (1.64) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.64
HLIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HLIT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.83%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, HLIT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.05% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HLIT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.93% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.83%
EPS 3Y32.45%
EPS 5Y23.05%
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.93%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.99%
Sales Q2Q%-27.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HLIT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y-44.65%
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HLIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
HLIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HLIT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.51.
HLIT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLIT is cheaper than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLIT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say HLIT is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.93, which indicates a correct valuation of HLIT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLIT indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLIT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLIT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.51
Fwd PE 12.93
HLIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

77.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLIT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HLIT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLIT is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.1
EV/EBITDA 11.57
HLIT Per share dataHLIT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HLIT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HLIT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

HARMONIC INC

NASDAQ:HLIT (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 9.6 -0.03 (-0.31%)

9.63

+0.03 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners91.53%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap1.08B
Revenue(TTM)635.71M
Net Income(TTM)49.63M
Analysts73.85
Price Target12.02 (24.82%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)195.19%
Min EPS beat(2)159.54%
Max EPS beat(2)230.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)129.85%
Min EPS beat(4)20.32%
Max EPS beat(4)230.84%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)95.47%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)59.51%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)58.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.49%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.34%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.92%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.51
Fwd PE 12.93
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 8.1
P/OCF 7.49
P/B 2.44
P/tB 5.37
EV/EBITDA 11.57
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY8%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY12.35%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY13.34%
SpS5.66
BVpS3.95
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number8.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.54%
ROE 11.2%
ROCE 13.61%
ROIC 9.21%
ROICexc 11.69%
ROICexgc 23.84%
OM 12.87%
PM (TTM) 7.81%
GM 55.71%
FCFM 20.99%
ROA(3y)6.61%
ROA(5y)3.36%
ROE(3y)12.12%
ROE(5y)5.9%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.98%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)28.66%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.73%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y44.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y28%
OM growth 3Y52.34%
OM growth 5Y25.49%
PM growth 3Y30.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.95
Debt/EBITDA 1.27
Cap/Depr 96.13%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 16.99
Cash Conversion 155.02%
Profit Quality 268.94%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z -0.19
F-Score8
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)73.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.83%
EPS 3Y32.45%
EPS 5Y23.05%
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
EPS Next Y-44.65%
EPS Next 2Y-2.89%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.93%
Revenue growth 3Y10.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.99%
Sales Q2Q%-27.26%
Revenue Next Year-17.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y73.26%
EBIT growth 3Y67.89%
EBIT growth 5Y39.29%
EBIT Next Year-32%
EBIT Next 3Y22.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y964.27%
FCF growth 3Y23.43%
FCF growth 5Y20.25%
OCF growth 1Y615.68%
OCF growth 3Y14.71%
OCF growth 5Y14.62%

HARMONIC INC / HLIT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HARMONIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLIT.


Can you provide the valuation status for HARMONIC INC?

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


How profitable is HARMONIC INC (HLIT) stock?

HARMONIC INC (HLIT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is HARMONIC INC?

The financial health rating of HARMONIC INC (HLIT) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for HARMONIC INC (HLIT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HARMONIC INC (HLIT) is expected to decline by -44.65% in the next year.