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Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Hurco Companies Inc stock (HURC) is currently trading at $14.99. Hurco Companies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.54. Analyst consensus price target for HURC is $38.00. WallStSmart rates HURC as Underperform.

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HURC

Hurco Companies Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$14.99
$0.31 (2.11%)
52W$13.19
$21.46
Target$38.00+153.5%

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Smart Analysis

Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

55
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, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.5110/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.5410/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.4810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
68.60%10/10

Earnings per share surging 68.60% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
73.34%10/10

73.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
13.16
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.543
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.331
Undervalued
HURC Target Price
$38
128% Upside

Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 0.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-7.26%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-8.33%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-7.60%0/10

Revenue declining -7.60%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-8.15%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$95M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.51), Price/Sales (0.54), Price/Book (0.48) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 68.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -7.26%, Operating Margin at -8.33%, Profit Margin at -8.15%.

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 -7.26% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) 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.

HURC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

HURC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.54x trades 50% below its historical average of 1.08x (6th percentile). The current valuation is 79% below its historical high of 2.56x set in Oct 2007, and 60% above its historical low of 0.34x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Hurco Companies Inc (HURC) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Hurco Companies Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 175M with 8% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -8.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 49M in cash.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 8% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -8.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

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

Bottom Line

Hurco Companies Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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.

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About Hurco Companies Inc(HURC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Country

USA

Hurco Companies, Inc., an industrial technology company, designs, manufactures and sells computerized machine tools to companies in the metal cutting industry worldwide. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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