HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HLN • US4055521003
10.47 USD
+0.17 (+1.65%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
10.54 USD
+0.07 (+0.67%)
Pre-Market: 2/2/2026, 5:02:04 AM
Taking everything into account, HLN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLN was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While HLN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years HLN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HLN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.20%, HLN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLN's Return On Equity of 8.92% is amongst the best of the industry. HLN outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
- HLN's Return On Invested Capital of 6.11% is amongst the best of the industry. HLN outperforms 83.77% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLN is significantly below the industry average of 12.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 8.92% | ||
| ROIC | 6.11% |
ROA(3y)3.44%
ROA(5y)3.54%
ROE(3y)7.24%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)6.15%
ROIC(5y)5.77%
1.3 Margins
- HLN has a Profit Margin of 12.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLN outperforms 85.34% of its industry peers.
- HLN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HLN's Operating Margin of 21.31% is amongst the best of the industry. HLN outperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLN has grown nicely.
- HLN's Gross Margin of 60.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLN outperforms 70.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.84% | ||
| GM | 60.75% |
OM growth 3Y-0.45%
OM growth 5Y3.75%
PM growth 3Y-4.12%
PM growth 5Y10.69%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y0.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLN is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLN has less shares outstanding
- HLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that HLN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLN has a better Altman-Z score (2.33) than 63.35% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLN is 5.11, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLN, 5.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLN (5.11) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
- HLN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating HLN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HLN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLN underperforms 64.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that HLN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLN has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HLN underperforms 85.34% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that HLN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLN has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HLN underperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.59% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HLN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.56% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HLN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.61% in the last year.
- HLN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.59%
EPS 3Y1.58%
EPS 5Y17.56%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y5.58%
Revenue growth 5Y5.78%
Sales Q2Q%0.68%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.56% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.72%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
EPS Next 5Y9.56%
Revenue Next Year-1.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.25%
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 decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.53, the valuation of HLN can be described as rather expensive.
- HLN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLN is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say HLN is valued slightly cheaper.
- HLN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.76.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLN is cheaper than 79.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HLN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 85.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- HLN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.59
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%, HLN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- HLN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.62. HLN pays more dividend than 92.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, HLN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
5.2 History
- HLN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HLN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.53%
EPS Next 2Y7.77%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
HALEON PLC-ADR / HLN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HALEON PLC-ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HLN.
Can you provide the valuation status for HALEON PLC-ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN) stock?
HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN) is 20.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HLN stock?
The dividend rating of HALEON PLC-ADR (HLN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.53%.