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

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

128.71 USD
+1.76 (+1.39%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 4:30:01 PM
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After Hours: 12/9/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall HLNE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HLNE against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HLNE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HLNE shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make HLNE suitable 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.
HLNE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HLNE has always been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

HLNE has a better Return On Assets (11.52%) than 92.41% of its industry peers.
HLNE's Return On Equity of 27.63% is amongst the best of the industry. HLNE outperforms 93.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLNE (17.26%) is better than 92.83% 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 6.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.26%) 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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HLNE (31.12%) is better than 77.22% 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 78.48% 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLNE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 5.00 indicates that HLNE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLNE has a Altman-Z score of 5.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLNE outperforms 84.81% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLNE (0.84) is better than 89.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that HLNE is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, HLNE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.84
Altman-Z 5
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

A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that HLNE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.14, HLNE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.27% of the companies in the same industry.
HLNE has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. 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 Quick ratio of 1.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLNE outperforms 56.54% 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 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 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.
HLNE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.18% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HLNE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.01% 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)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 16.81% yearly.
HLNE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.78%
Revenue Next 2Y15.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HLNE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLNE is valued a bit more expensive than 64.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, HLNE is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.36, the valuation of HLNE can be described as rather expensive.
HLNE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. HLNE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.24
Fwd PE 20.36
HLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLNE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLNE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.35% 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 21.11
EV/EBITDA 21.58
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
HLNE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLNE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLNE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.75%.
HLNE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.30.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, HLNE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.75%

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 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
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 (12/9/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 128.71 0 (0%)

128.71

+1.76 (+1.39%)

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 Cap7.18B
Revenue(TTM)733.07M
Net Income(TTM)228.13M
Analysts78.46
Price Target168.45 (30.88%)
Short Float %5.46%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.75%
Yearly Dividend1.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.56%
DP35.76%
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)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)2.89%
PT rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.24
Fwd PE 20.36
P/S 9.8
P/FCF 21.11
P/OCF 20.42
P/B 8.7
P/tB 8.7
EV/EBITDA 21.58
EPS(TTM)5.31
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)6.32
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)6.1
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY4.9%
SpS13.14
BVpS14.8
TBVpS14.8
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.2
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
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 Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.01%
Revenue growth 3Y24.67%
Revenue growth 5Y21.08%
Sales Q2Q%27.25%
Revenue Next Year10.78%
Revenue Next 2Y15.13%
Revenue Next 3Y17.78%
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 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 24.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.7.


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

The dividend rating of HAMILTON LANE INC-CLASS A (HLNE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.76%.