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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
HLNE$88.9558

HLNE.O

Investment Management & Fund OperatorsVerified

HLNE.O maintains a strong liquidity position, with $277.27 million in cash and equivalents, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt of $290.30 million, indicating potential liquidity risk. The company's price-to-book ratio of 6.92 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 6.92 suggest a premium valuation relative to its book value, which may reflect investor confidence in its growth prospects and digital transformation. In terms of profitability, HLNE.O reports a return on equity (ROE) of 30.31% and a return on assets (ROA) of 12.86%, both significantly above the industry median for investment management firms. These metrics indicate efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns, aligning with the industry's preference for high ROE and ROA as key performance indicators. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the UK, with a significant portion derived from its digital wealth management platform. While HLNE.O has expanded its services to include retirement solutions and investment advisory, the majority of its revenue remains tied to its core trading and investment services. HLNE.O's growth trajectory is positive, with a current fiscal year outlook indicating continued expansion. The company is expected to maintain its strong operating income of $316.55 million and net income of $217.42 million, driven by increasing digital adoption and a growing client base. Analysts project a mean price target of $135.17, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of $88.95. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position, but dilution risk is assessed as low. No significant dilution events are anticipated in the near term, and the company's capital structure remains stable with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4. Recent filings and transcripts indicate a focus on cost optimization and digital innovation to sustain growth and profitability.

30-day price · HLNE-14.63 (-13.9%)
Low$82.69High$111.01Close$90.49As of28 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyHLNE.O
TickerHLNE.O
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
AI analysis

Business. Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (HLNE.O) operates as a digital wealth management platform, offering investment services, including online trading, portfolio management, and retirement solutions to retail and institutional clients.

Classification. HLNE.O is classified under the industry "Investment Management & Fund Operators" within the "Banking & Investment Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

HLNE.O maintains a strong liquidity position, with $277.27 million in cash and equivalents, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt of $290.30 million, indicating potential liquidity risk. The company's price-to-book ratio of 6.92 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 6.92 suggest a premium valuation relative to its book value, which may reflect investor confidence in its growth prospects and digital transformation. In terms of profitability, HLNE.O reports a return on equity (ROE) of 30.31% and a return on assets (ROA) of 12.86%, both significantly above the industry median for investment management firms. These metrics indicate efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns, aligning with the industry's preference for high ROE and ROA as key performance indicators. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the UK, with a significant portion derived from its digital wealth management platform. While HLNE.O has expanded its services to include retirement solutions and investment advisory, the majority of its revenue remains tied to its core trading and investment services. HLNE.O's growth trajectory is positive, with a current fiscal year outlook indicating continued expansion. The company is expected to maintain its strong operating income of $316.55 million and net income of $217.42 million, driven by increasing digital adoption and a growing client base. Analysts project a mean price target of $135.17, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of $88.95. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position, but dilution risk is assessed as low. No significant dilution events are anticipated in the near term, and the company's capital structure remains stable with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4. Recent filings and transcripts indicate a focus on cost optimization and digital innovation to sustain growth and profitability.
Key takeaways
  • HLNE.O has a strong ROE of 30.31% and ROA of 12.86%, indicating efficient capital use.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium risk due to a negative net cash position.
  • HLNE.O's valuation is premium, with a P/B ratio of 6.92, reflecting investor confidence.
  • Analysts project a mean price target of $135.17, suggesting potential upside.
  • The company's growth is driven by digital adoption and a growing client base.
  • HLNE.O's revenue is primarily concentrated in the UK, with a focus on digital wealth management.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$713.0M
Gross profit
Operating income$316.6M
Net income$217.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$300.8M
CapEx-$12.2M
Free cash flow$234.9M
Total assets$1.69B
Total liabilities$973.1M
Total equity$717.3M
Cash & equivalents$277.3M
Long-term debt$290.3M
Valuation
Market price$88.95
Market cap$4.96B
Enterprise value$4.97B
P/E22.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue7.0
EV/Op income15.7
EV/OCF16.5
P/B6.9
P/Tangible book6.9
Tangible book$717.3M
Net cash-$13.0M
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA12.9%
ROE30.3%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-1.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banking & Investment Services · cohort 589 companies
MetricHLNEActivity
Op margin44.4%25.7% medp25 3.6% · p75 52.2%above median
Net margin30.5%21.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 45.9%above median
Gross margin81.4% medp25 46.5% · p75 95.8%
CapEx / revenue-1.7%-1.7% medp25 -4.8% · p75 -0.4%below median
Debt / equity40.0%14.8% medp25 0.1% · p75 134.4%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target135.17 USD
Median price target130.50 USD
High price target171.00 USD
Low price target118.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count5.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate5.73 USD
Last actual EPS5.04 USD
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