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HYSTER-YALE INC (HY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

32.78 USD
+0.15 (+0.46%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
32.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

HY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HY may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. HY is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally HY also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HY was profitable.
In the past year HY had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 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 67.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HY (0.50%) is worse than 64.39% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.41%, HY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

HY has a Profit Margin of 0.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
HY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HY has a Operating Margin of 2.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HY underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
HY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.13%, HY is doing worse than 76.52% 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 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.
HY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HY Yearly Shares OutstandingHY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

HY has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.74, HY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.74, HY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
HY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating HY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HY (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 8.74
Altman-Z 2.74
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.56%
HY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

HY has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that HY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HY has a worse Current ratio (1.39) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that HY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HY (0.68) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
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 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%.
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)-8.3%
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 -31.61% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.87% on average over the next years.
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.
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.
HY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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 18.95, the valuation of HY can be described as rather expensive.
HY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HY is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. HY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.95
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 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.86
EV/EBITDA 6.78
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

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)0.53
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 4.85%, HY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.85, HY pays a better dividend. On top of this HY pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, HY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.92%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
HY Yearly Dividends per shareHY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 32.78 0 (0%)

32.78

+0.15 (+0.46%)

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 Change0%
Ins Owners14.35%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap581.19M
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.70M
Analysts82
Price Target37.23 (13.58%)
Short Float %3.83%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.85%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.95
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.15
P/FCF 10.86
P/OCF 5.27
P/B 1.08
P/tB 1.3
EV/EBITDA 6.78
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)-0.47
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY9.21%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY18.98%
SpS220.73
BVpS30.23
TBVpS25.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
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 2.74
F-Score5
WACC8.56%
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-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.


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 18.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.


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%.