HARMONIC INC (HLIT)

US4131601027 - Common Stock

12.47  +0.08 (+0.65%)

After market: 12.47 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

HLIT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HLIT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HLIT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLIT was profitable.
HLIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HLIT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HLIT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

HLIT's Return On Assets of 11.18% is amongst the best of the industry. HLIT outperforms 92.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.80%, HLIT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.00%, HLIT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLIT is significantly below the industry average of 10.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.00%) for HLIT is above the 3 year average (4.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.18%
ROE 19.8%
ROIC 5%
ROA(3y)5.61%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)10.8%
ROE(5y)3.75%
ROIC(3y)4.58%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

HLIT's Profit Margin of 13.62% is amongst the best of the industry. HLIT outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of HLIT (7.57%) is better than 74.51% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a better Gross Margin (51.88%) than 70.59% 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 7.57%
PM (TTM) 13.62%
GM 51.88%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.2%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLIT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLIT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HLIT has more shares outstanding
HLIT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.25, we must say that HLIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.25, HLIT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLIT is 12.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take HLIT, 12.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLIT's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLIT outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that HLIT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, HLIT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 12.84
Altman-Z 0.25
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.97%

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 52.94% of its industry peers.
HLIT has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that HLIT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLIT's Quick ratio of 1.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLIT outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.62

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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 14.63%, which is quite good.
HLIT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.26% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.07% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.63%
EPS 3Y74.19%
EPS 5Y14.26%
EPS Q2Q%408.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y17.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.54%
Sales Q2Q%53.89%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HLIT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 53.55% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLIT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y94.63%
EPS Next 2Y57.16%
EPS Next 3Y53.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y10.25%
Revenue Next 3Y14.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.53, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLIT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLIT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLIT is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.20, HLIT is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64 indicates a correct valuation of HLIT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLIT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLIT is cheaper than 78.43% 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 24.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.53
Fwd PE 13.64

4.2 Price Multiples

62.75% 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 in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 144.02
EV/EBITDA 25.47

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HLIT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLIT's earnings are expected to grow with 53.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y57.16%
EPS Next 3Y53.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLIT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HARMONIC INC

NASDAQ:HLIT (11/22/2024, 6:37:44 PM)

After market: 12.47 0 (0%)

12.47

+0.08 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
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Market Cap1.45B
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PE 26.53
Fwd PE 13.64
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PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)1.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.18%
ROE 19.8%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 7.57%
PM (TTM) 13.62%
GM 51.88%
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Asset Turnover0.82
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.29
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Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.62
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EPS 1Y (TTM)14.63%
EPS 3Y74.19%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y94.63%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y17.08%
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