HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HLNE • US4074971064
Current stock price
106.78 USD
+2.61 (+2.51%)
At close:
106.519 USD
-0.26 (-0.24%)
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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.
1. HLNE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLNE had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HLNE has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HLNE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.76%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.61%, HLNE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLNE has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 89.17% 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 7.19%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- HLNE has a Profit Margin of 30.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLNE outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
- HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HLNE has a Operating Margin of 42.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLNE outperforms 77.08% 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 Rank | Sector 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
2. HLNE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for HLNE has been increased compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.03 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLNE has a better Altman-Z score (4.03) than 82.92% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- HLNE's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
- HLNE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HLNE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.03 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HLNE's Current ratio of 1.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 52.08% of 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.
- HLNE has a Quick ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLNE outperforms 55.83% of its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. HLNE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLNE.
- HLNE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HLNE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.18, which indicates a correct valuation of HLNE.
- HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than 74.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- HLNE has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
5. HLNE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- The stock price of HLNE dropped by -30.11% 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 6.51.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HLNE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HLNE grows each year by 19.56%, which is quite nice.
- HLNE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
106.78
+2.61 (+2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27/bmo
Inst Owners98.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.76%
Ins Owners7.28%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap5.96B
Revenue(TTM)763.40M
Net Income(TTM)233.50M
Analysts80
Price Target170 (59.21%)
Short Float %8.37%
Short Ratio4.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP36.03%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.54)
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)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 | ||
| P/S | 7.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.51 | ||
| P/B | 6.79 | ||
| P/tB | 6.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.52 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)6.33
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)6.47
OCFY6.06%
SpS13.69
BVpS15.73
TBVpS15.73
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number44.5585 (-58.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.03 |
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 5 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.03%.