HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HOG • US4128221086
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+0.41 (+1.72%)
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This HOG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HOG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HOG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HOG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HOG has been profitable.
- HOG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HOG (4.21%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
- HOG has a Return On Equity of 10.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HOG outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- HOG has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HOG outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HOG is in line with the industry average of 5.61%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.16%) for HOG is above the 3 year average (5.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 10.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.16% |
ROA(3y)4.62%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)15.63%
ROE(5y)19.58%
ROIC(3y)5.4%
ROIC(5y)6.43%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HOG (7.57%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HOG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.27%, HOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- HOG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HOG has a better Gross Margin (31.64%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
- HOG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.57% | ||
| GM | 31.64% |
OM growth 3Y-13.37%
OM growth 5Y24.4%
PM growth 3Y-16.23%
PM growth 5Y198.3%
GM growth 3Y-5.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.34%
2. HOG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HOG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HOG has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HOG has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HOG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that HOG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.15, HOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HOG is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take HOG, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HOG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.15) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that HOG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HOG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HOG outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that HOG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HOG has a better Current ratio (2.10) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
- HOG has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that HOG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.83, HOG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. HOG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HOG have decreased strongly by -21.62% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HOG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 215899.16% on average per year.
- The Revenue for HOG has decreased by -13.76% in the past year. This is quite bad
- HOG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.62%
EPS 3Y-19.32%
EPS 5Y215899.16%
EPS Q2Q%-162.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.06%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
3.2 Future
- HOG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.27% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-84.99%
EPS Next 2Y-23.09%
EPS Next 3Y-10.59%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HOG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.31 indicates a reasonable valuation of HOG.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HOG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, HOG is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 62.01, the valuation of HOG can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HOG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HOG is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, HOG is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 62.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HOG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HOG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HOG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HOG's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-23.09%
EPS Next 3Y-10.59%
5. HOG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HOG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%.
- HOG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.72. HOG pays more dividend than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HOG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HOG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.40%!
- HOG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HOG has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.4%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HOG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HOG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.5%
EPS Next 2Y-23.09%
EPS Next 3Y-10.59%
HOG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:HOG (5/1/2026, 1:29:56 PM)
24.3
+0.41 (+1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Industry Strength5.59
Industry Growth6.21
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners101.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.79%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change1.93%
Market Cap2.65B
Revenue(TTM)4.47B
Net Income(TTM)338.74M
Analysts68.57
Price Target22.57 (-7.12%)
Short Float %14.88%
Short Ratio4.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.4%
DP25.5%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.1875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-131.73%
Max EPS beat(2)100.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-131.73%
Max EPS beat(4)100.25%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.33%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)34.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)53.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.1%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.48%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.12%
PT rev (1m)-5.47%
PT rev (3m)-19.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-71.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)61.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-81.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 62.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY10.74%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY1.61%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY15.66%
OCF(TTM)5.21
OCFY21.46%
SpS41
BVpS28.79
TBVpS28.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number41.1159 (69.2%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 10.79% | ||
| ROCE | 8.53% | ||
| ROIC | 6.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.28% | ||
| OM | 10.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.57% | ||
| GM | 31.64% | ||
| FCFM | 9.28% |
ROA(3y)4.62%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)15.63%
ROE(5y)19.58%
ROIC(3y)5.4%
ROIC(5y)6.43%
ROICexc(3y)8.34%
ROICexc(5y)8.95%
ROICexgc(3y)8.48%
ROICexgc(5y)9.08%
ROCE(3y)7.48%
ROCE(5y)8.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y47.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y46.78%
OM growth 3Y-13.37%
OM growth 5Y24.4%
PM growth 3Y-16.23%
PM growth 5Y198.3%
GM growth 3Y-5.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.34%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
F-Score8
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)114.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)130.18%
Profit Quality(5y)115.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.62%
EPS 3Y-19.32%
EPS 5Y215899.16%
EPS Q2Q%-162.37%
EPS Next Y-84.99%
EPS Next 2Y-23.09%
EPS Next 3Y-10.59%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.06%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-9.82%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y10.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.35%
EBIT growth 5Y26.87%
EBIT Next Year-68.26%
EBIT Next 3Y-17.84%
EBIT Next 5Y-3.78%
FCF growth 1Y-52.12%
FCF growth 3Y1.53%
FCF growth 5Y-16.88%
OCF growth 1Y-46.52%
OCF growth 3Y1.23%
OCF growth 5Y-13.55%
HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC / HOG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HOG.
What is the valuation status for HOG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG) stock?
HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HOG stock?
The financial health rating of HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HOG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (HOG) is expected to decline by -84.99% in the next year.