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.
1. HSII Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HSII was profitable.
- In the past year HSII had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years HSII 4 years were profitable.
- HSII had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.93%, HSII is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- HSII has a Return On Equity of 7.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HSII outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
- 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 12.37%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (3.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- HSII's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.57%, HSII belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HSII has declined.
| 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. HSII Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HSII has more shares outstanding
- 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
- 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 (2.69) which 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.8%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.53, HSII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.53, HSII perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. HSII Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.38% over the past year.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, HSII shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.99% on average per year.
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.
- 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.
4. HSII Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20, the valuation of HSII can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HSII indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSII is cheaper than 67.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. HSII is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, HSII is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.55 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSII is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y6.55%
EPS Next 3Y9.57%
5. HSII Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HSII has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HSII's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.76.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, HSII pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| 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 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
59.01
+0.04 (+0.07%)
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%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change-59.36%
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 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-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 Rank | Sector 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 Number43.4774 (-26.32%)
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
WACC8.8%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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.
How profitable is HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (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.
Is the dividend of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL sustainable?
The dividend rating of HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTL (HSII) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.14%.