H&R BLOCK INC (HRB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HRB • US0936711052
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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.
- In the past 5 years HRB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HRB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.77%, HRB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 10.75%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (16.05%) than 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.
- The Operating Margin of HRB (22.26%) is better than 89.04% of its industry peers.
- HRB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HRB has a Gross Margin (44.17%) which is in line with 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HRB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HRB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that HRB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HRB has a Altman-Z score of 2.53. This is in the better half of the industry: HRB outperforms 71.23% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HRB is 4.65, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HRB, 4.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HRB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HRB outperforms 72.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC3.41
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that HRB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HRB has a Current ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. HRB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.30% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 43.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HRB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.70%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HRB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.05% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HRB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.32% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HRB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HRB indicates a rather cheap valuation: HRB is cheaper than 90.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HRB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say HRB is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.61, the valuation of HRB can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HRB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HRB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HRB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HRB is valued cheaper than 90.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of HRB 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)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
5. HRB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.44%, HRB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of HRB has falen by -27.85%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- HRB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.45. HRB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies 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 | 5.44% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HRB grows each year by 6.79%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- HRB pays out 33.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- HRB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP33.68%
EPS Next 2Y8.9%
EPS Next 3Y16.05%
HRB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.58
-0.21 (-0.66%)
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 Cap4.00B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)608.44M
Analysts50.91
Price Target41.82 (32.43%)
Short Float %11.09%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.44% |
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)-25.45%
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 | 6.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.61 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.36 |
EPS(TTM)4.61
EY14.6%
EPS(NY)5.63
Fwd EY17.84%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY13.09%
OCF(TTM)4.78
OCFY15.13%
SpS29.9
BVpS-6.49
TBVpS-15.07
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.16
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 | 2.53 |
F-Score5
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC3.41
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.