H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HRB • US0936711052
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31.21 USD
-0.07 (-0.22%)
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30.91 USD
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This HRB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HRB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HRB was profitable.
- HRB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HRB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HRB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HRB (20.77%) is better than 95.89% of its industry peers.
- HRB has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.00%) than 98.63% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HRB is significantly above the industry average of 15.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.77% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 29% |
ROA(3y)18.28%
ROA(5y)17.52%
ROE(3y)1016.86%
ROE(5y)695.21%
ROIC(3y)29.5%
ROIC(5y)27.67%
1.3 Margins
- HRB has a Profit Margin of 16.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HRB outperforms 87.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HRB has remained more or less at the same level.
- HRB's Operating Margin of 22.26% is amongst the best of the industry. HRB outperforms 89.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HRB has grown nicely.
- HRB's Gross Margin of 44.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HRB outperforms 46.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HRB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.05% | ||
| GM | 44.17% |
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y25.98%
PM growth 3Y0.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
2. HRB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HRB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HRB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- HRB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HRB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that HRB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HRB (2.52) is better than 68.49% of its industry peers.
- HRB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.65. This is a neutral value as HRB would need 4.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HRB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.65) than 72.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC3.47
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that HRB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, HRB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that HRB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HRB has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. HRB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HRB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.30%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, HRB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.89% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.70% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HRB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.3%
EPS 3Y8.29%
EPS 5Y43.89%
EPS Q2Q%-6.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%11.05%
3.2 Future
- HRB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.05% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.53%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. HRB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.77, the valuation of HRB can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HRB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, HRB is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HRB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HRB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, HRB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HRB indicates a rather cheap valuation: HRB is cheaper than 82.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HRB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- HRB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HRB's earnings are expected to grow with 16.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
5. HRB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.37%, HRB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of HRB dropped by -28.70% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.44, HRB pays a better dividend. On top of this HRB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HRB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.37% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HRB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.79%!
- HRB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HRB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.79%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HRB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HRB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.68%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
HRB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.21
-0.07 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners95.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.13%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap3.96B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)608.44M
Analysts50.91
Price Target41.82 (34%)
Short Float %11.09%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.37% |
Yearly Dividend1.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.79%
DP33.68%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.42)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.1%
Min EPS beat(2)2.05%
Max EPS beat(2)12.15%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.65%
Max EPS beat(4)12.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)0.53%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.7%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.67%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.67%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.26%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.19%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.03%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-25.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.53 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY14.77%
EPS(NY)5.63
Fwd EY18.05%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY13.25%
OCF(TTM)4.78
OCFY15.31%
SpS29.9
BVpS-6.49
TBVpS-15.07
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.77% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 37.08% | ||
| ROIC | 29% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 78.62% | ||
| OM | 22.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.05% | ||
| GM | 44.17% | ||
| FCFM | 13.83% |
ROA(3y)18.28%
ROA(5y)17.52%
ROE(3y)1016.86%
ROE(5y)695.21%
ROIC(3y)29.5%
ROIC(5y)27.67%
ROICexc(3y)56.68%
ROICexc(5y)50.15%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)37.72%
ROCE(5y)35.37%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.13%
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y25.98%
PM growth 3Y0.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score5
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC3.47
Cap/Depr(3y)58.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.86%
Profit Quality(3y)115.52%
Profit Quality(5y)116.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.3%
EPS 3Y8.29%
EPS 5Y43.89%
EPS Q2Q%-6.36%
EPS Next Y6.53%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.7%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5Y7.34%
Sales Q2Q%11.05%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.39%
EBIT growth 3Y3.59%
EBIT growth 5Y35.23%
EBIT Next Year15.15%
EBIT Next 3Y8.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.54%
FCF growth 3Y-7.08%
FCF growth 5Y85.45%
OCF growth 1Y-8.24%
OCF growth 3Y-5.57%
OCF growth 5Y44.25%
H&R BLOCK INC / HRB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HRB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HRB.
What is the valuation status for HRB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to H&R BLOCK INC (HRB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) stock?
H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HRB stock?
The financial health rating of H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HRB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) is expected to grow by 6.53% in the next year.