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HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HSII - US4228191023 - Common Stock

59.01 USD
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Last: 12/9/2025, 8:05:31 PM
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After Hours: 12/9/2025, 8:05:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HSII. HSII was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HSII has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HSII has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HSII had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HSII had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
HSII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHSII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

HSII has a Return On Assets of 2.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HSII (7.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.74%, HSII is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HSII is in line with the industry average of 12.04%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.93%
ROE 7.28%
ROIC 8.74%
ROA(3y)4.09%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)11.02%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)10.87%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
HSII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHSII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.04%, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSII has declined.
HSII has a Operating Margin (6.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HSII's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HSII's Gross Margin of 87.57% is amongst the best of the industry. HSII outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HSII has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.59%
PM (TTM) 3.04%
GM 87.57%
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-6.58%
PM growth 3Y-52.28%
PM growth 5Y-34.45%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-2.06%
HSII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHSII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HSII is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HSII has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HSII has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HSII has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
HSII Yearly Shares OutstandingHSII Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
HSII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHSII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that HSII is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HSII has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for HSII. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.69
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.8%
HSII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHSII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that HSII should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HSII has a Current ratio (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that HSII should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.53, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
HSII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHSII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HSII shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.38%, which is quite impressive.
HSII shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HSII shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.53% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.38%
EPS 3Y-7.75%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, HSII will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
HSII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHSII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HSII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHSII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HSII is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSII is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSII to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say HSII is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55, HSII is valued correctly.
HSII's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HSII is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, HSII is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.2
Fwd PE 16.55
HSII Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSII Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HSII indicates a rather cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSII, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.26
EV/EBITDA 6.21
HSII Per share dataHSII EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HSII has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%.
HSII's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.58.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, HSII pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of HSII has a limited annual growth rate of 0.64%.
HSII has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HSII has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
HSII Yearly Dividends per shareHSII Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

35.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HSII. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HSII's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP35.14%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
HSII Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHSII Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M
HSII Dividend Payout.HSII Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HSII Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL

NASDAQ:HSII (12/9/2025, 8:05:31 PM)

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59.01

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners97.04%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change-57.61%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)37.05M
Analysts45.71
Price Target60.18 (1.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
DP35.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.1%
Min EPS beat(2)7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.45%
Max EPS beat(4)68.96%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.42%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.71%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.68%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.59%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.68%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.99%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.2
Fwd PE 16.55
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 9.26
P/OCF 7.61
P/B 2.41
P/tB 3.43
EV/EBITDA 6.21
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY10.8%
OCF(TTM)7.76
OCFY13.14%
SpS58.59
BVpS24.49
TBVpS17.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
Graham Number43.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.93%
ROE 7.28%
ROCE 11.06%
ROIC 8.74%
ROICexc 32.14%
ROICexgc 138.41%
OM 6.59%
PM (TTM) 3.04%
GM 87.57%
FCFM 10.87%
ROA(3y)4.09%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)11.02%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)10.87%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.76%
ROCE(5y)13.95%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-49.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.22%
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-6.58%
PM growth 3Y-52.28%
PM growth 5Y-34.45%
GM growth 3Y-2.32%
GM growth 5Y-2.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 140.86%
Cap/Sales 2.37%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 160.16%
Profit Quality 357.48%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 2.69
F-Score5
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)105.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.38%
EPS 3Y-7.75%
EPS 5Y3.93%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
EPS Next Y-0.27%
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
Revenue Next Year12.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.2%
EBIT growth 5Y1.81%
EBIT Next Year100.42%
EBIT Next 3Y31.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y503.79%
FCF growth 3Y-22.36%
FCF growth 5Y10.54%
OCF growth 1Y894.35%
OCF growth 3Y-17.86%
OCF growth 5Y13.86%

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL / HSII FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HSII.


What is the valuation status of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HSII stock?

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 17.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.41.


How sustainable is the dividend of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) stock?

The dividend rating of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.14%.