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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. Both the profitability and the financial health of HSII get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

In the past year HSII was profitable.
In the past year HSII had a positive cash flow from operations.
HSII had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.28%, HSII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
HSII's Return On Invested Capital of 8.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSII outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
HSII had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.87%. This 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

HSII has a Profit Margin (3.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HSII's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.59%, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
HSII's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HSII has a better Gross Margin (87.57%) than 95.40% of its industry peers.
HSII's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HSII is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HSII has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HSII has more shares outstanding
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.
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

HSII has an Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is not the best score and indicates that HSII is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HSII (2.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

HSII has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that HSII is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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.
The Quick ratio of HSII (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, HSII shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.93% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HSII shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.53% in the last year.
HSII shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.99% yearly.
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.
HSII is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.49% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HSII.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HSII is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, HSII is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55 indicates a correct valuation of HSII.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HSII indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HSII is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
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

HSII's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HSII is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
HSII's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HSII is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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 1.59.
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

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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%.