HSII:NGS-Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Staffing & Employment Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 35.41

Change

+0.28 (+0.80)%

Market Cap

USD 0.39B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

USD 25.67
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About

Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is an advisory firm providing executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping services.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.91% 87% B+ 81% B-
Dividend Return 1.02% 88% B+ 47% F
Total Return 20.93% 87% B+ 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 35.31% 93% A 83% B
Dividend Return 2.29% 75% C 35% F
Total Return 37.60% 93% A 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 11.63% 50% F 59% D-
Dividend Return 9.46% 63% D 38% F
Total Return 21.09% 58% F 57% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.53% 33% F 67% D+
Dividend Return 10.50% 33% F 67% D+
Total Return 1.97% 67% D+ 48% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 46.75% 58% F 36% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.46% 50% F 59% D-
Market Capitalization 0.39B 50% F 68% D+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.50 85% 59%
Price/Book Ratio 1.33 64% 61%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -26.26 100% 90%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 2.35 71% 39%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.88% 73% 80%
Return on Invested Capital 12.20% 47% 81%
Return on Assets 5.58% 80% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.