HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HY • US4491721050
Current stock price
32.49 USD
-0.29 (-0.88%)
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This HY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HY had negative earnings in the past year.
- HY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years HY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years HY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.97%, HY is doing worse than 74.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- HY has a worse Return On Equity (-12.73%) than 78.63% of its industry peers.
- HY has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.95%) than 70.23% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HY is in line with the industry average of 10.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (0.95%) for HY is well below the 3 year average (10.89%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HY had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.97% | ||
| ROE | -12.73% | ||
| ROIC | 0.95% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)16.5%
ROE(5y)-7.04%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- HY has a worse Operating Margin (0.43%) than 70.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HY has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 16.79%, HY is not doing good in the industry: 80.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- HY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.79% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-25.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.14%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
2. HY Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HY is creating some value.
- HY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- HY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HY has an Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is not the best score and indicates that HY is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HY has a Altman-Z score (2.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HY has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.94. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HY would need 20.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HY has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (20.94) than 64.12% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that HY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HY (0.77) is worse than 70.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that HY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HY has a Current ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that HY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HY (0.71) is worse than 82.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. HY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HY shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -120.11%.
- The Revenue for HY has decreased by -12.51% in the past year. This is quite bad
- HY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-240.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%-13.52%
3.2 Future
- HY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.37% yearly.
- HY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y73.96%
EPS Next 2Y79.41%
EPS Next 3Y35.79%
EPS Next 5Y45.37%
Revenue Next Year-1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.88%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HY. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HY is valued a bit cheaper than 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HY's earnings are expected to grow with 35.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y79.41%
EPS Next 3Y35.79%
5. HY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, HY pays a better dividend. On top of this HY pays more dividend than 96.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HY has a limited annual growth rate of 2.59%.
- HY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- HY has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of HY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-42.26%
EPS Next 2Y79.41%
EPS Next 3Y35.79%
HY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:HY (4/7/2026, 1:17:16 PM)
32.49
-0.29 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners58.08%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.4%
Ins Owner Change4.11%
Market Cap581.57M
Revenue(TTM)3.77B
Net Income(TTM)-60.10M
Analysts84
Price Target47.94 (47.55%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.59%
DP-42.26%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-58.73%
Max EPS beat(2)37.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-122.84%
Max EPS beat(4)37.59%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.74%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)48.41%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)59.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.57%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.75%
PT rev (1m)28.77%
PT rev (3m)28.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-55.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.66 |
EPS(TTM)-1.8
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.47
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)4.81
OCFY14.8%
SpS210.58
BVpS26.37
TBVpS21.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.97% | ||
| ROE | -12.73% | ||
| ROCE | 1.6% | ||
| ROIC | 0.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.17% | ||
| OM | 0.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.79% | ||
| FCFM | 0.63% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)16.5%
ROE(5y)-7.04%
ROIC(3y)10.89%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.97%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.3%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.9%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-25.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.14%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 138.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score3
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)105.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.18%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-240.14%
EPS Next Y73.96%
EPS Next 2Y79.41%
EPS Next 3Y35.79%
EPS Next 5Y45.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.51%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y6.03%
Sales Q2Q%-13.52%
Revenue Next Year-1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.88%
Revenue Next 5Y2.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-93.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-21.39%
EBIT Next Year359.51%
EBIT Next 3Y58.9%
EBIT Next 5Y64.04%
FCF growth 1Y-80.8%
FCF growth 3Y25.99%
FCF growth 5Y-27.17%
OCF growth 1Y-49.56%
OCF growth 3Y28.48%
OCF growth 5Y-12.4%
HYSTER-YALE INC / HY Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HY.
Can you provide the valuation status for HYSTER-YALE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HYSTER-YALE INC (HY). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HYSTER-YALE INC?
HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is HYSTER-YALE INC?
The financial health rating of HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) stock?
The dividend rating of HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -42.26%.