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ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:HQL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US87911K1007 - Currency: USD

12.48  -0.13 (-1.03%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall HQL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HQL against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. The financial health of HQL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HQL is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HQL was profitable.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HQL reported negative net income in multiple years.
HQL had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HQL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHQL 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 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.55%
ROE 5.56%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.53%
ROA(5y)-0.08%
ROE(3y)-2.8%
ROE(5y)-0.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HQL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHQL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HQL has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for HQL so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 638.64%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-43.96%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HQL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHQL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2K -2K 4K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HQL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HQL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for HQL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HQL Yearly Shares OutstandingHQL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
HQL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHQL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

HQL has an Altman-Z score of 327.48. This indicates that HQL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HQL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 327.48
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HQL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHQL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.60 indicates that HQL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 7.60 indicates that HQL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.6
Quick Ratio 7.6
HQL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHQL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HQL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 121.21%, which is quite impressive.
HQL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.20% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HQL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.21%
EPS 3Y-45.49%
EPS 5Y-8.2%
EPS Q2Q%61.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y11.95%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
HQL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHQL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1M 2M 3M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.34, HQL is valued correctly.
HQL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE N/A
HQL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHQL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
HQL Per share dataHQL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HQL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, HQL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.41%

5.2 History

HQL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HQL has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HQL Yearly Dividends per shareHQL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
HQL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHQL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

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ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR

NYSE:HQL (4/25/2025, 8:13:26 PM)

12.48

-0.13 (-1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)12-09 2024-12-09
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30
Inst Owners34.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap360.30M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.26%
Short Ratio0.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 16.41%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-21 2025-02-21 (0.47)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.34
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 102.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS0.12
BVpS13.92
TBVpS13.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.55%
ROE 5.56%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 638.64%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.53%
ROA(5y)-0.08%
ROE(3y)-2.8%
ROE(5y)-0.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-43.96%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 7.6
Quick Ratio 7.6
Altman-Z 327.48
F-ScoreN/A
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.21%
EPS 3Y-45.49%
EPS 5Y-8.2%
EPS Q2Q%61.26%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y11.95%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A