Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Houlihan Lokey Inc - Class A (HLI) - $180.53 as of 1/29/2026 12:29:36 AM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
46 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for HLI
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for HLI
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for HLI
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for HLI
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for HLI (46 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for HLI
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | HLI |
| Company Name | Houlihan Lokey Inc - Class A |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) is a leading global investment banking firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, recognized for its specialized expertise in valuation, financial advisory, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm employs a client-centric approach, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver tailored solutions across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong legacy of successful execution in complex financial transactions, Houlihan Lokey has positioned itself as a trusted advisor for businesses, maintaining a competitive edge in the dynamic investment banking arena. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | CAPITAL MARKETS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 180.53 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 82.85 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/29/2026 12:29:36 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 648,908 |
| Average Daily Volume | 460,882 |
| 52-Week High | 211.05 |
| 52-Week Low | 136.63 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 32.13% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 20.87 |
| Sector PE | 25.57 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 25.41 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 9.32 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 22.24 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.41 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.41 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 19.38 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 32.03 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 5.81 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.15 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.97 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.10 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.71 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.84 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 54,515,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 9,841,592,950 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 3/2/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.6000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.6000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.37 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.40 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.27% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.63% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.40% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 15.26% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 38.35% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 19.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 42.60% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 6.18 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 3.98 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 6.28 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 426,536,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 399,711,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 280,301,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 14.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 15.56% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 25.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,056,482,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 971,007,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 721,235,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 1,041,982,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 956,507,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 14,500,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 25,800,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 14,500,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.99 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.99 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,174,877,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,836,750,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,293,767,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 783,560,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 14.37 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 808,910,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 261,728,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | False |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.48 |
| MACD Signal | 1.33 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 163.12 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 184.57 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 206.02 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| RSI | 33.53 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/31/2026 12:23:03 AM EST |