(HI) Hillenbrand - Ratings and Ratios

Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) is a diversified industrial company with operations in the United States and internationally. The firm is structured into two primary business segments: Advanced Process Solutions (APS) and Molding Technology Solutions (MTS). The APS segment specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing process and material handling equipment, including compounding and extrusion systems, material handling solutions, and screening/separator technologies. This segment serves a wide range of industries such as plastics, food and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fertilizers, minerals, energy, recycling, and general industrials. Additionally, APS provides mixing automation, ingredient automation, and portion processing systems, enhancing operational efficiency for its customers. The MTS segment focuses on injection molding and extrusion equipment, hot runner systems, process control systems, mold bases, and aftermarket services. This segment primarily caters to automotive, consumer goods, medical, packaging, construction, and electronics industries, offering critical solutions for manufacturing and production processes. The company, originally known as Batesville Holdings, Inc., rebranded as Hillenbrand, Inc. in March 2008. Founded in 1906, Hillenbrand is headquartered in Batesville, Indiana, and has established itself as a key player in industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing.

From a market perspective, Hillenbrand, Inc. operates in the Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components sector under the NYSE ticker symbol HI. The company’s current market capitalization stands at approximately $1.586 billion USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 9.01, indicating moderate valuation expectations. The price-to-book ratio of 1.15 suggests that the stock is trading near its book value, while the price-to-sales ratio of 0.51 reflects a relatively low valuation compared to its revenue. However, the return on equity (RoE) of -15.66% highlights ongoing profitability challenges. Technically, the stock has been trading below its key moving averages, with the 20-day SMA at 21.20, 50-day SMA at 24.60, and 200-day SMA at 29.98, signaling bearish momentum. The average true range (ATR) of 1.47 indicates moderate volatility, while the 20-day average volume of 451,133 shares reflects decent liquidity. The last price of $20.85 suggests the stock is currently undervalued relative to its historical averages.

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