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

USA - NASDAQ:HLNE - US4074971064 - Common Stock

120.87 USD
-4.4 (-3.51%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM
120.87 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 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 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. 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

HLNE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLNE had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLNE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLNE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.76%, HLNE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE has a Return On Equity of 27.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLNE (18.57%) is better than 93.67% of its industry peers.
HLNE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.57%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.57%) for HLNE is well above the current ROIC(18.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 27.93%
ROIC 18.57%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)33.17%
ROIC(3y)22.57%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
HLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLNE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 30.63%, HLNE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HLNE (43.92%) is better than 79.75% 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 43.92%
PM (TTM) 30.63%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-1.14%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-8.65%
PM growth 5Y6.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLNE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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

HLNE has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE's Altman-Z score of 5.24 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
HLNE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLNE's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.85 is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 89.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that HLNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLNE (0.38) is better than 67.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Altman-Z 5.24
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

HLNE has a Current 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.
HLNE's Current ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 54.85% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of HLNE (1.16) 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 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
HLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLNE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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
HLNE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 28.73%.
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)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HLNE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.89% on average per year.
HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.58%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
HLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLNE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.76, HLNE is valued on the expensive side.
64.56% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLNE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. HLNE is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.69, the valuation of HLNE can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HLNE.
HLNE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.76
Fwd PE 19.69
HLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLNE's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.92
EV/EBITDA 21.4
HLNE Per share dataHLNE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 13.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)39.02
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of HLNE has falen by -22.89%. 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 8.49, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of HLNE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.49%!
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)19.49%
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

36.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLNE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HLNE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.79%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
HLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLNE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 120.87 0 (0%)

120.87

-4.4 (-3.51%)

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 Owners96.85%
Inst Owner Change2.19%
Ins Owners7.22%
Ins Owner Change-4.14%
Market Cap6.73B
Revenue(TTM)712.96M
Net Income(TTM)212.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target163.71 (35.44%)
Short Float %5.82%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.49%
DP36.79%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date12-19 2025-12-19 (0.54)
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.76
Fwd PE 19.69
P/S 9.73
P/FCF 19.92
P/OCF 19.24
P/B 8.87
P/tB 8.87
EV/EBITDA 21.4
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)6.07
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY5.2%
SpS12.42
BVpS13.62
TBVpS13.62
PEG (NY)39.02
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number40.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.76%
ROE 27.93%
ROCE 22.22%
ROIC 18.57%
ROICexc 24.15%
ROICexgc 24.85%
OM 43.92%
PM (TTM) 30.63%
GM N/A
FCFM 48.86%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)28.09%
ROE(5y)33.17%
ROIC(3y)22.57%
ROIC(5y)19.69%
ROICexc(3y)26.86%
ROICexc(5y)22.89%
ROICexgc(3y)28.18%
ROICexgc(5y)23.87%
ROCE(3y)27.01%
ROCE(5y)23.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.64%
OM growth 3Y-1.14%
OM growth 5Y0.9%
PM growth 3Y-8.65%
PM growth 5Y6.52%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 0.85
Debt/EBITDA 0.92
Cap/Depr 124.4%
Cap/Sales 1.71%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 111.64%
Profit Quality 159.51%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 5.24
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)109.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)192.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.52%
Profit Quality(3y)135.89%
Profit Quality(5y)139.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.7%
EPS 3Y4.79%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%43.93%
EPS Next Y0.58%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.73%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y12.62%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.23%
EBIT growth 3Y23.25%
EBIT growth 5Y22.17%
EBIT Next Year7.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.7%
FCF growth 3Y21.53%
FCF growth 5Y21.27%
OCF growth 1Y56.53%
OCF growth 3Y21.1%
OCF growth 5Y20.93%

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 of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 22.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.87.


How sustainable is the dividend of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) stock?

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.79%.