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HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HY - US4491721050 - Common Stock

31 USD
+0.05 (+0.16%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
31.08 USD
+0.08 (+0.26%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall HY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HY against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HY may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. HY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. HY also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HY had positive earnings in the past year.
HY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years HY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
HY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

HY has a worse Return On Assets (0.13%) than 66.67% 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of HY (5.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector 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
HY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HY (0.07%) is worse than 67.42% of its industry peers.
HY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HY has a worse Operating Margin (2.22%) than 68.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.13%, HY is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HY has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
HY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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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.
HY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HY Yearly Shares OutstandingHY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
HY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

HY has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. 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 of 2.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HY outperforms 44.70% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HY outperforms 43.18% of 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 8.74
Altman-Z 2.73
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.37%
HY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that HY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HY's Current ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HY is outperformed by 76.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that HY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.68, HY is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.68
HY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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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
HY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.30%.
Measured over the past years, HY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.53% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -31.61% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
HY is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-107.71%
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
EPS Next 5Y-31.61%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
HY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 -5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.92, the valuation of HY can be described as rather expensive.
79.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, HY is valued a bit cheaper.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.92
Fwd PE N/A
HY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HY indicates a rather cheap valuation: HY is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.27
EV/EBITDA 6.57
HY Per share dataHY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as HY's earnings are expected to decrease with -37.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, HY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. HY pays more dividend than 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of HY has a limited annual growth rate of 1.92%.
HY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
HY Yearly Dividends per shareHY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

HY pays out 925.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of HY has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP925.93%
EPS Next 2Y-43.26%
EPS Next 3Y-37.42%
HY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
HY Dividend Payout.HY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HYSTER-YALE INC

NYSE:HY (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.08 +0.08 (+0.26%)

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+0.05 (+0.16%)

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 Owners58.6%
Inst Owner Change-4.32%
Ins Owners17.36%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap549.63M
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.70M
Analysts82
Price Target37.23 (20.1%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.65%
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.92%
DP925.93%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.36)
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)-200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-255.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-157.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-157.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.92
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 10.27
P/OCF 4.98
P/B 1.03
P/tB 1.23
EV/EBITDA 6.57
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)-0.47
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY9.73%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY20.07%
SpS220.73
BVpS30.23
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number34.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.73
F-Score5
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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-31.61%
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-13.74%
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.


What is the valuation status for HY stock?

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 is the valuation of HYSTER-YALE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) is 17.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.


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%.