HRB:NYE-H&R Block Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Personal Services |

Last Closing

USD 62.77

Change

-0.73 (-1.15)%

Market Cap

USD 8.81B

Volume

1.10M

Analyst Target

USD 17.57
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About

H&R Block, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax return preparation services to the general-public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It offers assisted income tax return preparation and related services through in-person via a system of retail offices operated directly by the company or its franchisees, as well as online and mobile applications, and virtual and desktop software. The company also provides Refund Transfers, that enable clients to receive their tax refunds by their chosen method of disbursement; Peace of Mind extended service plans, that represents clients when audited and assumes the cost resulting from errors; H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard and Spruce, which are debit cards that can be used for everyday purchases, bill payments, and ATM withdrawals; H&R Block Emerald Advance term loans; Tax Identity Shield that provides clients assistance in helping protect their tax identity and access to services to help restore their tax identity; refund advance loans; and H&R Block Instant Refund. In addition, it offers small business financial solutions to manage finances, including payment processing, payroll, and bookkeeping services through in-person, online, and virtual channels. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Personal Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 29.77% 57% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 2.10% 100% F 45% F
Total Return 31.87% 57% F 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 51.25% 86% B+ 92% A
Dividend Return 3.22% 100% F 47% F
Total Return 54.47% 86% B+ 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 168.02% 86% B+ 92% A
Dividend Return 24.44% 100% F 77% C+
Total Return 192.46% 86% B+ 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 31.02% 100% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 35.61% 100% F 91% A-
Total Return 4.60% 100% F 77% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 35.20% 71% C- 28% F
Risk Adjusted Return 101.18% 100% F 97% N/A
Market Capitalization 8.81B 67% D+ 84% B

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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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

Superior capital utilization

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

Superior return on equity

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

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow 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.

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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow 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.

Superior Dividend Growth

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

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.