HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HLNE • US4074971064

Current stock price

98.3899 USD
-2.47 (-2.45%)
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This HLNE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HLNE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLNE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years HLNE has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HLNE had a positive operating cash flow.
HLNE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLNE 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 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.76%, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLNE has a better Return On Equity (26.61%) than 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.05%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLNE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.58%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.28%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.05%) for HLNE is well below the 3 year average (22.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HLNE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.76%
ROE 26.61%
ROIC 16.05%
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)33.18%
ROIC(3y)22.58%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
HLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • HLNE has a better Profit Margin (30.59%) than 74.06% of its industry peers.
  • HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HLNE's Operating Margin of 42.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 77.41% of its industry peers.
  • HLNE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.8%
PM (TTM) 30.59%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-1.19%
OM growth 5Y0.87%
PM growth 3Y-8.59%
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. HLNE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HLNE has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for HLNE is higher compared to a year ago.
HLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HLNE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLNE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.88 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.88, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLNE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.79, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that HLNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HLNE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 71.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 3.88
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HLNE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLNE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HLNE has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HLNE (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HLNE has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.20, HLNE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for HLNE is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
HLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. HLNE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HLNE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.68%.
  • HLNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.18% yearly.
  • HLNE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.37%.
  • Measured over the past years, HLNE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.68%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.37%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%18.02%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLNE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.88% on average per year.
  • HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y15.88%
Revenue Next 3Y17.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
HLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HLNE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. HLNE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.54, HLNE is valued on the expensive side.
  • 61.09% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLNE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. HLNE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • HLNE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.91.
  • HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLNE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.79), we can say HLNE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.54
Fwd PE 14.91
HLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 75.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLNE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than 65.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.54
EV/EBITDA 16.54
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of HLNE may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%

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5. HLNE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of HLNE dropped by -27.16% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • HLNE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.72.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HLNE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of HLNE grows each year by 19.56%, which is quite nice.
  • HLNE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • HLNE has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
HLNE Yearly Dividends per shareHLNE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 36.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLNE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HLNE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
HLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
HLNE Dividend Payout.HLNE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLNE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HLNE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:HLNE (3/26/2026, 2:06:03 PM)

98.3899

-2.47 (-2.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners97.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.85%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap5.49B
Revenue(TTM)763.40M
Net Income(TTM)233.50M
Analysts80
Price Target177.48 (80.38%)
Short Float %7.77%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP36.03%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.79%
Min EPS beat(2)14.54%
Max EPS beat(2)37.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.03%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)37.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.66%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.16%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.69%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.53%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.49%
PT rev (1m)-2.01%
PT rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.54
Fwd PE 14.91
P/S 7.19
P/FCF 15.54
P/OCF 15.21
P/B 6.26
P/tB 6.26
EV/EBITDA 16.54
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)6.33
FCFY6.44%
OCF(TTM)6.47
OCFY6.57%
SpS13.69
BVpS15.73
TBVpS15.73
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number44.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.76%
ROE 26.61%
ROCE 19.19%
ROIC 16.05%
ROICexc 20.06%
ROICexgc 20.65%
OM 42.8%
PM (TTM) 30.59%
GM N/A
FCFM 46.27%
ROA(3y)11.28%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.1%
ROE(5y)33.18%
ROIC(3y)22.58%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
ROICexc(3y)26.87%
ROICexc(5y)22.9%
ROICexgc(3y)28.19%
ROICexgc(5y)23.88%
ROCE(3y)26.99%
ROCE(5y)23.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.68%
OM growth 3Y-1.19%
OM growth 5Y0.87%
PM growth 3Y-8.59%
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 0.79
Debt/EBITDA 0.83
Cap/Depr 77.85%
Cap/Sales 0.99%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.24%
Profit Quality 151.27%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
Altman-Z 3.88
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)109.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.53%
Profit Quality(3y)135.75%
Profit Quality(5y)139.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.68%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%24%
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.37%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%18.02%
Revenue Next Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y15.88%
Revenue Next 3Y17.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.1%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year16.04%
EBIT Next 3Y14.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y248.08%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y221.14%
OCF growth 3Y21.07%
OCF growth 5Y20.91%

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A / HLNE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HLNE.


What is the valuation status for HLNE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLNE stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 17.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.26.


How financially healthy is HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

The financial health rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 7 / 10.