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HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HLNE - US4074971064 - Common Stock

122.11 USD
+1.24 (+1.03%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM
122.11 USD
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After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HLNE against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HLNE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. HLNE shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes HLNE very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLNE was profitable.
HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLNE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HLNE (11.76%) is better than 92.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.93%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLNE is significantly above the industry average of 7.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.57%) for HLNE is well below the 3 year average (22.57%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HLNE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 27.93%
ROIC 18.57%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)33.17%
ROIC(3y)22.57%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
HLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HLNE (30.63%) is better than 76.79% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLNE has a Operating Margin of 43.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLNE outperforms 79.75% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.92%
PM (TTM) 30.63%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-1.14%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-8.65%
PM growth 5Y6.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for HLNE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLNE has more shares outstanding
HLNE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLNE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE's Altman-Z score of 5.24 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.85, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HLNE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 67.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Altman-Z 5.24
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLNE has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
HLNE has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 1.16, HLNE is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.70% 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 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
HLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, HLNE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 28.73% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 21.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%

3.2 Future

HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLNE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.58%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
HLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HLNE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.00.
64.56% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLNE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLNE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say HLNE is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HLNE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLNE is on the same level as its industry peers.
HLNE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23
Fwd PE 19.89
HLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLNE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLNE is cheaper than 68.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLNE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.12
EV/EBITDA 21.4
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HLNE may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 13.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)39.42
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%.
The stock price of HLNE dropped by -22.10% 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 slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.50.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HLNE grows each year by 19.49%, which is quite nice.
HLNE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As HLNE did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.49%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

36.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLNE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HLNE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
HLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:HLNE (11/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 122.11 0 (0%)

122.11

+1.24 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change2.19%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-4.14%
Market Cap6.80B
Revenue(TTM)712.96M
Net Income(TTM)212.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target163.71 (34.07%)
Short Float %5.82%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.49%
DP36.79%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date12-19 2025-12-19 (0.54)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.26%
Min EPS beat(2)1.1%
Max EPS beat(2)27.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.63%
Max EPS beat(4)27.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.69%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.81%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.52%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.28%
PT rev (1m)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23
Fwd PE 19.89
P/S 9.83
P/FCF 20.12
P/OCF 19.44
P/B 8.96
P/tB 8.96
EV/EBITDA 21.4
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)6.07
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY5.14%
SpS12.42
BVpS13.62
TBVpS13.62
PEG (NY)39.42
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number40.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 27.93%
ROCE 22.22%
ROIC 18.57%
ROICexc 24.15%
ROICexgc 24.85%
OM 43.92%
PM (TTM) 30.63%
GM N/A
FCFM 48.86%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)33.17%
ROIC(3y)22.57%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
ROICexc(3y)26.86%
ROICexc(5y)22.89%
ROICexgc(3y)28.18%
ROICexgc(5y)23.87%
ROCE(3y)27.01%
ROCE(5y)23.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.64%
OM growth 3Y-1.14%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-8.65%
PM growth 5Y6.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Debt/EBITDA 0.92
Cap/Depr 124.4%
Cap/Sales 1.71%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 111.64%
Profit Quality 159.51%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 5.24
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)109.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.52%
Profit Quality(3y)135.89%
Profit Quality(5y)139.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
EPS Next Y0.58%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.23%
EBIT growth 3Y23.25%
EBIT growth 5Y22.17%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.7%
FCF growth 3Y21.53%
FCF growth 5Y21.27%
OCF growth 1Y56.53%
OCF growth 3Y21.1%
OCF growth 5Y20.93%

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A / HLNE 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 of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.96.


How sustainable is the dividend of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.79%.