HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HLNE • US4074971064
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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
- In the past year HLNE was profitable.
- HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 85.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 26.61%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% 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 89.54% of its industry peers.
- HLNE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.58%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.23%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 30.59%, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- HLNE has an Altman-Z score of 3.72. This indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.72, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE is 0.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HLNE, only 0.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HLNE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.79) than 89.12% 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 71.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
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 has a Current ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLNE outperforms 51.88% 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 56.07% of its industry peers.
- 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 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.
- The Revenue has been growing by 21.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.88% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.36% 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 Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y15.88%
Revenue Next 3Y17.36%
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.
- 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.
4. HLNE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HLNE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.89.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HLNE.
- HLNE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.36, the valuation of HLNE can be described as correct.
- HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 |
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.
- 66.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLNE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLNE's 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y14.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.88%
5. HLNE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
- In the last 3 months the price of HLNE has falen by -31.56%. 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 6.85, HLNE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HLNE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- HLNE pays out 36.03% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.77
-2.76 (-2.83%)
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 Owners97.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.85%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap5.29B
Revenue(TTM)763.40M
Net Income(TTM)233.50M
Analysts80
Price Target177.48 (87.27%)
Short Float %7.77%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP36.03%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 | ||
| P/S | 6.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.65 | ||
| P/B | 6.02 | ||
| P/tB | 6.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.53 |
EPS(TTM)5.61
EY5.92%
EPS(NY)6.6
Fwd EY6.96%
FCF(TTM)6.33
FCFY6.68%
OCF(TTM)6.47
OCFY6.82%
SpS13.69
BVpS15.73
TBVpS15.73
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number44.56
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 | 3.72 |
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 16.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.02.
How financially healthy is HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A?
The financial health rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 7 / 10.