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Helios Technologies maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, indicating limited leverage relative to shareholder equity. The balance sheet shows total assets of $1.51 billion against total liabilities of $583 million, resulting in total equity of $931.5 million. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, with cash and equivalents standing at $73 million against long-term debt of $256.2 million, resulting in a negative net cash position. The company generates strong operating cash flow of $127.3 million, which significantly exceeds its capital expenditure of $23.7 million, providing ample free cash flow for debt service or reinvestment.

Profitability metrics indicate modest returns, with a return on equity (ROE) of 6.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.02%. The company reports a gross profit of $271.2 million on revenue of $839 million, yielding a gross margin of approximately 32.3%. Operating income stands at $66 million, leading to a net income of $48.4 million. Valuation multiples are elevated, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.06 and an EV/EBITDA of 28.12, suggesting the market prices in significant future growth or stability despite current moderate returns.

Segment and geographic revenue breakdowns are not provided in the available data, preventing an analysis of revenue concentration or regional exposure. The absence of segment data limits the ability to assess diversification risks or identify primary growth drivers within the business mix.

Historical revenue and net income trends are not available in the input data, so the growth trajectory cannot be quantified using past performance metrics. The current revenue base of $839 million serves as the sole reference point for scale.

Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which may constrain financial flexibility in downturns. The low dilution risk is supported by the fact that basic and diluted shares outstanding are identical at 33.1 million, indicating no significant in-the-money options or convertible securities currently impacting share count.

Recent observations include analyst estimates with a mean price target of $88.20 and a median of $88.00, implying upside from the current market price of $77.39. The mean recommendation is 1.50, driven by three strong-buy and three buy ratings, with no hold ratings, reflecting strong analyst consensus. System logs indicate recent reconciler activity for coverage closure, but no specific news events or filing observations are detailed.

Revenue $228.4M, +16,8% YoY; Operating income +75,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $228.4M, +16,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +75,9% YoY
• ▍Net income +169,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +79,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 8.6%

Revenue $210.8M, +17,4% YoY; Operating income +93,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $210.8M, +17,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income +93,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +306,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +178,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 9.3%

Revenue $220.3M, +13,3% YoY; Operating income −9,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $220.3M, +13,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −9,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −9,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −7,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.7%

Revenue $212.5M, −3,4% YoY; Operating income −15,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $212.5M, −3,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income −15,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −16,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +1,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.4%

Revenue $195.5M; Operating income $17.0M.

• ▍Revenue $195.5M
• ▍Operating income $17.0M
• ▍Net margin 3.7%

Revenue $179.5M; Operating income $13.3M.

• ▍Revenue $179.5M
• ▍Operating income $13.3M
• ▍Net margin 2.7%

Revenue $194.5M; Operating income $22.2M.

• ▍Revenue $194.5M
• ▍Operating income $22.2M
• ▍Net margin 5.9%

Revenue $219.9M; Operating income $26.0M.

• ▍Revenue $219.9M
• ▍Operating income $26.0M
• ▍Net margin 6.2%

Revenue $839.0M, +4,1% YoY; Operating income −19,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $839.0M, +4,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −19,3% YoY
• ▍Net income +24,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +18,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.8%

Revenue $805.9M, −3,5% YoY; Operating income +2,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $805.9M, −3,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income +2,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +4,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +20,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.8%

Revenue $835.6M, −5,6% YoY; Operating income −41,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $835.6M, −5,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −41,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −61,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −52,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.5%

Revenue $885.4M, +1,9% YoY; Operating income −8,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $885.4M, +1,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income −8,0% YoY
• ▍Net income −5,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −10,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 11.1%