(HLIO) Helios Technologies - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 2.615m USD | Total Return: 156.1% in 12m

Hydraulic Valves, Electronic Controls, Manifolds, Displays, Wire Harnesses
Total Rating 77
Safety 85
Buy Signal 1.00
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Industry Rotation: -8.7
Market Cap: 2.61B
Avg Turnover: 22.8M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility42.5%
VaR 5th Pctl6.38%
VaR vs Median-9.85%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.00
Rel. Str. IBD88.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group85.3
Character TTM
Beta1.225
Beta Downside1.396
Hurst Exponent0.538
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD61.12%
CAGR/Max DD0.27
CAGR/Mean DD0.63
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of HLIO over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.99, "2021-06": 1.2, "2021-09": 1.07, "2021-12": 1.01, "2022-03": 1.18, "2022-06": 1.18, "2022-09": 0.9, "2022-12": 0.78, "2023-03": 0.72, "2023-06": 0.81, "2023-09": 0.44, "2023-12": 0.38, "2024-03": 0.53, "2024-06": 0.64, "2024-09": 0.59, "2024-12": 0.33, "2025-03": 0.44, "2025-06": 0.59, "2025-09": 0.72, "2025-12": 0.81, "2026-03": 0.8,
EPS CAGR: -4.19%
EPS Trend: -23.1%
Last SUE: 4.00
Qual. Beats: 2
Revenue Revenue of HLIO over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 204.844, 2021-06: 223.413, 2021-09: 223.241, 2021-12: 217.686, 2022-03: 240.5, 2022-06: 241.7, 2022-09: 207.2, 2022-12: 195.98, 2023-03: 213.2, 2023-06: 227.6, 2023-09: 201.4, 2023-12: 193.4, 2024-03: 212, 2024-06: 219.9, 2024-09: 194.5, 2024-12: 179.5, 2025-03: 195.5, 2025-06: 212.5, 2025-09: 220.3, 2025-12: 210.7, 2026-03: 228.4,
Rev. CAGR: -0.49%
Rev. Trend: -14.5%
Last SUE: 1.73
Qual. Beats: 5

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Leader, Pead, Tailwind, Confidence, Garp

Description: HLIO Helios Technologies

Helios Technologies Inc. (HLIO) specializes in engineered motion control and electronic control solutions across two primary business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics division focuses on fluid conveyance technology, such as cartridge valves and manifolds, while the Electronics division develops customized control systems, displays, and software. The company serves a diverse range of end-markets including construction, agriculture, marine, and aerospace.

Operating within the industrial machinery sector, Helios utilizes a dual-channel distribution model, selling both through value-added distributors and directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This sector is characterized by high engineering barriers to entry and a reliance on cyclical capital expenditure cycles in global infrastructure and heavy industry. Formerly known as Sun Hydraulics Corporation, the firm rebranded in 2019 to reflect its broader technological integration.

For a more granular look at the companys fundamental performance and valuation metrics, consider reviewing the detailed data available on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Cyclical demand shifts in construction and agricultural machinery markets impact revenue
  • Integration of strategic acquisitions drives margin expansion through operational synergies
  • High exposure to global OEM production schedules influences quarterly guidance
  • Supply chain volatility affects production costs for motion control and electronic systems
  • Rising interest rates increase debt servicing costs for acquisitive growth strategy
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 8.0
Net Income: 60.9m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.07 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 1.08 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 31.82% < 20% (prev 32.09%; Δ -0.27% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.09 > 3% & CFO 132.2m > Net Income 60.9m
Net Debt (289.7m) to EBITDA (159.0m): 1.82 < 3
Current Ratio: 2.86 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (33.3m) vs 12m ago -0.30% < -2%
Gross Margin: 31.95% > 18% (prev 0.31%; Δ 3.16k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 57.40% > 50% (prev 51.72%; Δ 5.68% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.95 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 159.0m / Interest Expense TTM 19.6m)
Altman Z'' 3.76
A: 0.18 (Total Current Assets 426.9m - Total Current Liabilities 149.5m) / Total Assets 1.51b
B: 0.37 (Retained Earnings 554.8m / Total Assets 1.51b)
C: 0.06 (EBIT TTM 97.1m / Avg Total Assets 1.52b)
D: 0.89 (Book Value of Equity 509.4m / Total Liabilities 575.3m)
Altman-Z'' = 3.76 = AA
Beneish M -2.96
DSRI: 1.10 (Receivables 146.9m/121.1m, Revenue 871.9m/789.4m)
GMI: 0.97 (GM 31.95% / 31.04%)
AQI: 0.97 (AQ_t 0.58 / AQ_t-1 0.60)
SGI: 1.10 (Revenue 871.9m / 789.4m)
TATA: -0.05 (NI 60.9m - CFO 132.2m) / TA 1.51b)
Beneish M = -2.96 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of HLIO shares?

As of May 25, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 77.97 with a total of 464,627 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.71%, over one month by +16.08%, over three months by +6.44% and over the past year by +156.14%.

Is HLIO a buy, sell or hold?

Helios Technologies has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.40. Therefore, it is recommended to buy HLIO.

  • StrongBuy: 3
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the HLIO price?
Analysts Target Price 84.7 8.6%
Helios Technologies (HLIO) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 25 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 43.4725
P/E Forward = 11.7371
P/S = 2.9988
P/B = 2.7922
P/EG = 1.0321
Revenue TTM = 871.9m USD
EBIT TTM = 97.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 159.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 348.5m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 5.40m USD (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 353.9m USD (corrected: LT Debt 348.5m + ST Debt 5.40m)
Net Debt = 289.7m USD (calculated: Debt 353.9m - CCE 64.2m)
Enterprise Value = 2.90b USD (2.61b + Debt 353.9m - CCE 64.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.95 (Ebit TTM 97.1m / Interest Expense TTM 19.6m)
EV/FCF = 26.92x (Enterprise Value 2.90b / FCF TTM 107.9m)
FCF Yield = 3.72% (FCF TTM 107.9m / Enterprise Value 2.90b)
FCF Margin = 12.38% (FCF TTM 107.9m / Revenue TTM 871.9m)
Net Margin = 6.98% (Net Income TTM 60.9m / Revenue TTM 871.9m)
Gross Margin = 31.95% ((Revenue TTM 871.9m - Cost of Revenue TTM 593.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 29.47% (prev 33.60%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.92 (Enterprise Value 2.90b / Total Assets 1.51b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 5.54% (Interest Expense 19.6m / Debt 353.9m)
Taxrate = 23.05% (5.90m / 25.6m)
NOPAT = 74.7m (EBIT 97.1m * (1 - 23.05%))
Current Ratio = 2.86 (Total Current Assets 426.9m / Total Current Liabilities 149.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.38 (Debt 353.9m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 936.4m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.82 (Net Debt 289.7m / EBITDA 159.0m)
Debt / FCF = 2.68 (Net Debt 289.7m / FCF TTM 107.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 924.4m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.01% (Net Income 60.9m / Total Assets 1.51b)
RoE = 6.59% (Net Income TTM 60.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 924.4m)
RoCE = 7.63% (EBIT 97.1m / Capital Employed (Equity 924.4m + L.T.Debt 348.5m))
RoIC = 5.73% (NOPAT 74.7m / Invested Capital 1.30b)
WACC = 9.57% (E(2.61b)/V(2.97b) * Re(10.29%) + D(353.9m)/V(2.97b) * Rd(5.54%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 10.29% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 12.97 | Cagr: 0.27%
[DCF] Terminal Value 74.12% ; FCFF base≈101.7m ; Y1≈116.6m ; Y5≈171.6m
[DCF] Fair Price = 55.52 (EV 2.12b - Net Debt 289.7m = Equity 1.83b / Shares 33.0m; r=9.57% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: -23.08 | EPS CAGR: -4.19% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: -14.46 | Revenue CAGR: -0.49% | SUE: 1.73 | # QB: 5
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.80 | Chg30d=+17.14% | Revisions=+60% | Analysts=6
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.68 | Chg30d=-3.56% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=6
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.93 | Chg30d=+5.23% | Revisions=+60% | GrowthEPS=+14.5% | GrowthRev=+3.3%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=3.34 | Chg30d=+4.35% | Revisions=+56% | GrowthEPS=+13.9% | GrowthRev=+5.0%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +60%