HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HSII • US4228191023

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This HSII fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HSII scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HSII was compared to 88 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. HSII Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HSII had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 2.93% is in line compared 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.
  • HSII has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: HSII outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HSII is in line with the industry average of 12.74%.
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.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 6.59%, HSII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HSII has declined.
  • HSII's Gross Margin of 87.57% is amongst the best of the industry. HSII outperforms 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. HSII Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HSII has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • HSII has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that HSII should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HSII has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
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. HSII Growth Analysis

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.
  • HSII shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.53%.
  • 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

  • HSII is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.57% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
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. HSII Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.20, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HSII.
  • 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 (26.29), we can say HSII is valued slightly cheaper.
  • HSII is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSII is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. HSII is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
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

  • 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSII, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSII is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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. HSII Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%, HSII has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • HSII's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.64.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HSII's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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

  • HSII pays out 35.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HSII is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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

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HSII Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL

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

After market: 59.01 0 (0%)

59.01

+0.04 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)03-02
Inst Owners97.04%
Inst Owner Change-81.63%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change-58.06%
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%.