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HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HY - US4491721050 - Common Stock

34.65 USD
+0.57 (+1.67%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 2:15:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HY. HY was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HY have multiple concerns. HY is valued correctly, 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.
HY had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of HY (1.07%) is worse than 63.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.08%, HY is doing worse than 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HY (7.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 4.08%
ROIC 7.08%
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

HY has a worse Profit Margin (0.56%) than 66.15% 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 2.95%, HY is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
HY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HY (18.89%) is worse than 74.62% of its industry peers.
HY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.95%
PM (TTM) 0.56%
GM 18.89%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HY is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HY has more shares outstanding
HY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that HY is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.81, HY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HY is 5.21, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HY, 5.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HY's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HY outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that HY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.62, HY is not doing good in the industry: 62.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.21
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.48%
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 1.40 indicates that HY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HY has a Current ratio of 1.40. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
HY has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that HY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, HY is doing worse than 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.65
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

HY shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -80.58%.
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 been growing slightly by 4.61% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y35.91%
EPS Q2Q%-109.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.64%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HY will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -11.16% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-86.54%
EPS Next 2Y-36.99%
EPS Next 3Y-19.99%
EPS Next 5Y-11.16%
Revenue Next Year-11.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.12%

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 decreasing.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.03, HY is valued on the expensive side.
68.46% 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 26.13, HY is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.75, the valuation of HY can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HY is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35, HY is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.03
Fwd PE 9.75
HY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

95.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.76
EV/EBITDA 5.62
HY Per share dataHY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as HY's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-36.99%
EPS Next 3Y-19.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, which is a nice return.
HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.83. HY pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%

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
HY Yearly Dividends per shareHY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

111.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HY. 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.
DP111.71%
EPS Next 2Y-36.99%
EPS Next 3Y-19.99%
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 (11/6/2025, 2:15:03 PM)

34.65

+0.57 (+1.67%)

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 Owners62.1%
Inst Owner Change-1.38%
Ins Owners17.32%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap614.00M
Revenue(TTM)4.31B
Net Income(TTM)22.20M
Analysts82
Price Target51 (47.19%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio5.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.92%
DP111.71%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-60.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-122.84%
Max EPS beat(2)1.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-42.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-122.84%
Max EPS beat(4)3.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.66%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)74.11%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.38%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.74%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.98%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-153.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-47.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.03
Fwd PE 9.75
P/S 0.16
P/FCF 6.76
P/OCF 4.28
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.35
EV/EBITDA 5.62
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY4.99%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY10.26%
FCF(TTM)5.12
FCFY14.79%
OCF(TTM)8.09
OCFY23.34%
SpS222.95
BVpS30.74
TBVpS25.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number34.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 4.08%
ROCE 11.3%
ROIC 7.08%
ROICexc 7.52%
ROICexgc 8.22%
OM 2.95%
PM (TTM) 0.56%
GM 18.89%
FCFM 2.3%
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 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.21
Debt/EBITDA 2.08
Cap/Depr 113.39%
Cap/Sales 1.33%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.91%
Profit Quality 409.01%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 2.81
F-Score5
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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-86.54%
EPS Next 2Y-36.99%
EPS Next 3Y-19.99%
EPS Next 5Y-11.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.61%
Revenue growth 3Y11.89%
Revenue growth 5Y5.53%
Sales Q2Q%-3.64%
Revenue Next Year-11.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-59.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y36.32%
EBIT Next Year-54.2%
EBIT Next 3Y-8.47%
EBIT Next 5Y-3.99%
FCF growth 1Y48.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y35.41%
OCF growth 1Y68.19%
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 4 / 10 to HY.


What is the valuation status for HY stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 20.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.


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 111.71%.