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Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Helios Technologies Inc stock (HLIO) is currently trading at $67.54. Helios Technologies Inc PE ratio is 43.45. Helios Technologies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.49. Analyst consensus price target for HLIO is $79.50. WallStSmart rates HLIO as Hold.

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HLIO

Helios Technologies Inc

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$67.54
$2.41 (3.70%)
52W$24.62
$76.47
Target$79.50+17.7%

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HLIO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO)

Margin of Safety
-8.9%
Overvalued
HLIO Fair Value
$67.86
Graham Formula
Current Price
$67.54
$0.32 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $67.86
Overvalued
Price $67.54
Graham IV $67.86
Analyst $79.50

HLIO trades at a modest 9% premium above its Graham fair value of $67.86. Consider waiting for a pullback.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
307.80%10/10

Earnings per share surging 307.80% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
102.44%10/10

102.44% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.038/10

Good growth relative to its price

Market CapQuality
$2.09B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.74
Attractive
EV/Revenue
2.837
Undervalued
HLIO Target Price
$79.5
17% Upside

Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 4.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
5.39%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
12.80%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Profit MarginProfitability
5.77%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Price/SalesValuation
2.496/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.49x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.246/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
17.40%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 17.40% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
43.45
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
43.45
Overvalued

Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.03) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 307.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.49), Price/Book (2.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 17.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.39%, Operating Margin at 12.80%, Profit Margin at 5.77%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.39% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 17.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

HLIO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

HLIO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.49x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.84x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 78% below its historical high of 11.47x set in Jun 2007, and 12% above its historical low of 2.23x in Jan 2019. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Helios Technologies Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 839M with 17% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 539.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 41M in free cash flow and 46M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Helios Technologies Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 56.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 437M is significantly higher than cash (55M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Helios Technologies Inc.

Bottom Line

Helios Technologies Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (17% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(66 last 3 months)

Total Buys
33
Total Sells
33

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:25:20 AM

About Helios Technologies Inc(HLIO)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

Helios Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells solutions for the electronics and hydraulics markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.

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7456 16TH ST E, SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, 34243