HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HLNE - US4074971064 - Common Stock
121.63 USD
-3.29 (-2.63%)
Overall HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HLNE against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HLNE scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HLNE is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, HLNE could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLNE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HLNE has always been profitable.
HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HLNE has a better Return On Assets (11.78%) than 91.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HLNE (27.96%) is better than 94.51% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 95.36% 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 7.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.78% | ||
| ROE | 27.96% | ||
| ROIC | 18.59% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.66%, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLNE has grown nicely.
HLNE has a better Operating Margin (43.91%) than 78.06% 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 | 43.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.66% | ||
| 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. 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.
2.2 Solvency
HLNE has an Altman-Z score of 5.37. This indicates that HLNE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE has a Altman-Z score of 5.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE is 0.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HLNE, only 0.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE (0.85) is better than 90.72% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that HLNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLNE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38. This is in the better half of the industry: HLNE outperforms 68.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.37 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, HLNE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, HLNE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLNE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.80%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, HLNE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.65% in the last year.
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)7.8%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-13.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.65%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.5%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.46%
Revenue Next 2Y12.27%
Revenue Next 3Y14.52%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLNE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLNE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLNE is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.49. HLNE is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.96, HLNE is valued on the expensive side.
HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HLNE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLNE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLNE is cheaper than 69.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HLNE.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HLNE may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 14.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.33, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
HLNE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
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.
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 37.04% 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.
DP37.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
NASDAQ:HLNE (10/15/2025, 12:00:57 PM)
121.63
-3.29 (-2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-2.89%
Market Cap6.78B
Analysts50.91
Price Target168.71 (38.71%)
Short Float %6.23%
Short Ratio6.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP37.04%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
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)1.6%
PT rev (3m)5.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.96 | ||
| P/S | 9.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.36 | ||
| P/B | 8.93 | ||
| P/tB | 8.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.12 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)6.09
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)6.07
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY5.16%
SpS12.42
BVpS13.62
TBVpS13.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.78% | ||
| ROE | 27.96% | ||
| ROCE | 22.22% | ||
| ROIC | 18.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.88% | ||
| OM | 43.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.66% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 48.83% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.01%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.37 |
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)7.8%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-13.25%
EPS Next Y-0.5%
EPS Next 2Y9.95%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.65%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%-10.56%
Revenue Next Year7.46%
Revenue Next 2Y12.27%
Revenue Next 3Y14.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y22.13%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.62%
FCF growth 3Y21.48%
FCF growth 5Y21.24%
OCF growth 1Y56.53%
OCF growth 3Y21.07%
OCF growth 5Y20.91%