HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HSII - US4228191023 - Common Stock
58.78 USD
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Taking everything into account, HSII scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HSII was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. HSII has an average financial health and profitability rating. HSII has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HSII had positive earnings in the past year.
HSII had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HSII has a Return On Assets (2.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HSII is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
HSII's Profit Margin of 3.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HSII outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
HSII's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.59%, HSII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
HSII's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HSII (87.57%) is better than 95.40% of its industry peers.
HSII's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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.
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.
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.
HSII has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
HSII has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.77%
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 of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
HSII has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.93% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 11.53% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HSII will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.13% on average per year.
HSII is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HSII.
63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HSII, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HSII is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HSII is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39.
HSII's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HSII is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HSII is valued cheaper than 88.51% 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 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.36
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HSII has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.28, HSII pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HSII's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
NASDAQ:HSII (11/21/2025, 10:30:07 AM)
58.78
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.45%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change2.86%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)37.05M
Analysts45.71
Price Target60.18 (2.38%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio1.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.64%
DP35.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)10.63%
PT rev (3m)13.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 3.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)3.59
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY10.84%
OCF(TTM)7.76
OCFY13.2%
SpS58.59
BVpS24.49
TBVpS17.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.36
Graham Number43.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1
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-2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.88%
EPS Next 3Y6.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y3.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%15.94%
Revenue Next Year10.47%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.2%
EBIT growth 5Y1.81%
EBIT Next Year95.07%
EBIT Next 3Y30.7%
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
What is the fundamental rating for HSII stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HSII.
What is the valuation status for 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.
Can you provide the financial health for HSII stock?
The financial health rating of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HSII stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is expected to decline by -2.87% in the next year.