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

NASDAQ:HLNE • US4074971064

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-5.38 (-5.67%)
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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

  • In the past year HLNE was profitable.
  • In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HLNE has 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 Return On Equity of 26.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • HLNE's Return On Invested Capital of 16.05% is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 89.12% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLNE is significantly above the industry average of 7.30%.
  • 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's Profit Margin of 30.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 74.06% of its industry peers.
  • HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HLNE has a better Operating Margin (42.80%) than 76.99% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLNE has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HLNE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • HLNE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 3.58 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.58, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.92% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.79, HLNE belongs to the top 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 0.79
Altman-Z 3.58
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.
  • HLNE has a Current ratio (1.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of HLNE (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.68% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, HLNE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.37% in the last year.
  • HLNE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.08% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLNE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.07%
Revenue Next 2Y13.93%
Revenue Next 3Y16.31%
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.
  • 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.95 indicates a correct valuation of HLNE.
  • HLNE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.56, which indicates a correct valuation of HLNE.
  • HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.12. HLNE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.95
Fwd PE 13.56
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.13
EV/EBITDA 14.65
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HLNE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 16.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%

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5. HLNE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%, HLNE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of HLNE has falen by -36.66%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.53, HLNE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLNE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HLNE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.56%!
  • HLNE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • As HLNE did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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

  • HLNE pays out 36.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • HLNE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (4/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 89.5 +0.04 (+0.04%)

89.46

-5.38 (-5.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-21
Inst Owners98.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners7.28%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap4.99B
Revenue(TTM)763.40M
Net Income(TTM)233.50M
Analysts80
Price Target170 (90.03%)
Short Float %9.09%
Short Ratio4.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP36.03%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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)-4.21%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.95
Fwd PE 13.56
P/S 6.54
P/FCF 14.13
P/OCF 13.83
P/B 5.69
P/tB 5.69
EV/EBITDA 14.65
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY7.38%
FCF(TTM)6.33
FCFY7.08%
OCF(TTM)6.47
OCFY7.23%
SpS13.69
BVpS15.73
TBVpS15.73
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number44.5585 (-50.19%)
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 3.58
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 Year12.07%
Revenue Next 2Y13.93%
Revenue Next 3Y16.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.1%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year15.79%
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 6 / 10 to HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HLNE stock?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is expected to grow by 16.54% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HLNE stock?

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.03%.