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

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

134.31 USD
-1.52 (-1.12%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:05:05 PM
134.31 USD
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:05:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to HLNE. HLNE was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HLNE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. HLNE shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make HLNE a good candidate 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.
In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HLNE (11.52%) is better than 92.34% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a better Return On Equity (27.63%) than 93.62% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Return On Invested Capital of 17.26% is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 92.77% 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 7.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.58%) for HLNE is well above the current ROIC(17.26%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.52%
ROE 27.63%
ROIC 17.26%
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 (31.12%) than 78.30% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.20%, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.2%
PM (TTM) 31.12%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for HLNE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

HLNE has an Altman-Z score of 5.21. This indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE has a Altman-Z score of 5.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 86.38% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLNE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 88.94% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 5.21
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

A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.14, HLNE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLNE (1.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLNE does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
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. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 13.01% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.01%
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 16.02% yearly.
HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y15.44%
Revenue Next 3Y17.12%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HLNE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.29.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLNE is valued a bit more expensive than 64.68% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.04, the valuation of HLNE can be described as rather expensive.
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 (23.13), we can say HLNE is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.29
Fwd PE 21.04
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

67.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLNE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HLNE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.03
EV/EBITDA 22.84
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HLNE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of HLNE may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%.
HLNE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.65.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.56%

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 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)19.56%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

35.76% 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.
DP35.76%
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
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

HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:HLNE (12/31/2025, 8:05:05 PM)

After market: 134.31 0 (0%)

134.31

-1.52 (-1.12%)

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 Owners98.12%
Inst Owner Change2.21%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-2.84%
Market Cap7.49B
Revenue(TTM)733.07M
Net Income(TTM)228.13M
Analysts78.46
Price Target167.57 (24.76%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio4.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.56%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP35.76%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.23%
Min EPS beat(2)27.41%
Max EPS beat(2)37.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.28%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)37.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.71%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.46%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.67%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.16%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.69%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.54%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.4%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.16%
PT rev (1m)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.29
Fwd PE 21.04
P/S 10.22
P/FCF 22.03
P/OCF 21.31
P/B 9.08
P/tB 9.08
EV/EBITDA 22.84
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY4.69%
SpS13.14
BVpS14.8
TBVpS14.8
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number42.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.52%
ROE 27.63%
ROCE 20.63%
ROIC 17.26%
ROICexc 21.92%
ROICexgc 22.44%
OM 43.2%
PM (TTM) 31.12%
GM N/A
FCFM 46.4%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.84
Debt/EBITDA 0.88
Cap/Depr 119.21%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.75%
Profit Quality 149.1%
Current Ratio 1.14
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 5.21
F-Score6
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)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.54%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%
Revenue Next Year10.86%
Revenue Next 2Y15.44%
Revenue Next 3Y17.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.36%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year15.81%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y71.96%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y70.46%
OCF growth 3Y21.07%
OCF growth 5Y20.91%

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 for 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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 25.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.08.


How financially healthy is HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?

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