HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HY • US4491721050
33.91 USD
+0.46 (+1.38%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
33.91 USD
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:12:46 PM
Overall HY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HY against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. HY is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally HY also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HY had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HY had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- HY has a worse Return On Assets (0.13%) than 67.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.50%, HY is doing worse than 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- HY's Return On Invested Capital of 5.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HY outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.13% | ||
| ROE | 0.5% | ||
| ROIC | 5.41% |
ROA(3y)3.14%
ROA(5y)0.52%
ROE(3y)8.66%
ROE(5y)-3.29%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- HY's Profit Margin of 0.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HY is outperformed by 68.18% of its industry peers.
- HY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.22%, HY is doing worse than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HY has grown nicely.
- HY has a Gross Margin of 18.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- HY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.07% | ||
| GM | 18.13% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y29.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y24.88%
GM growth 3Y20.72%
GM growth 5Y4.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- HY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- HY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HY has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, HY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- HY has an Altman-Z score of 2.75. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HY outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
- HY has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.74. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HY would need 8.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HY has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that HY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that HY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HY has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
- HY has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that HY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HY has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HY have decreased strongly by -80.58% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.30% in the past year.
- HY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y35.91%
EPS Q2Q%-109.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.64%
3.2 Future
- HY is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.08% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-107.71%
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
EPS Next 5Y-13.08%
Revenue Next Year-11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, HY is valued on the expensive side.
- 76.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HY indicates a rather cheap valuation: HY is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HY is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HY's earnings are expected to decrease with -37.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, HY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. HY pays more dividend than 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HY has a limited annual growth rate of 1.92%.
- HY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HY has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.92%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 925.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- HY's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP925.93%
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
33.91
+0.46 (+1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners58.85%
Inst Owner Change-3.29%
Ins Owners14.35%
Ins Owner Change0.93%
Market Cap601.22M
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.70M
Analysts82
Price Target37.23 (9.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.92%
DP925.93%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-42.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-122.84%
Max EPS beat(2)37.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-122.84%
Max EPS beat(4)37.59%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.86%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)77.46%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)35.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.38%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.12%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-255.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-157.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)-0.47
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY18.35%
SpS220.73
BVpS30.23
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number34.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.13% | ||
| ROE | 0.5% | ||
| ROCE | 8.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.33% | ||
| OM | 2.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.07% | ||
| GM | 18.13% | ||
| FCFM | 1.37% |
ROA(3y)3.14%
ROA(5y)0.52%
ROE(3y)8.66%
ROE(5y)-3.29%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.18%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y37.6%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y29.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y24.88%
GM growth 3Y20.72%
GM growth 5Y4.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1981.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score5
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)81.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y35.91%
EPS Q2Q%-109.28%
EPS Next Y-107.71%
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
EPS Next 5Y-13.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.64%
Revenue Next Year-11.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-66.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y36.32%
EBIT Next Year-63.44%
EBIT Next 3Y-18.73%
EBIT Next 5Y-5.09%
FCF growth 1Y-35.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y35.41%
OCF growth 1Y-0.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y17.35%
HYSTER-YALE INC / HY 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 4 / 10 to HYSTER-YALE INC (HY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) stock?
HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) is 19.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.12.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HY stock?
The dividend rating of HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 925.93%.