What is HLIO's Intrinsic value?

Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 7, 2025, Helios Technologies Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $12.22 to $33.82 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $33.82 +4.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $33.82 +4.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $17.66 -45.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $12.22 -62.2%
Earnings Power Value $27.86 -13.8%

Is Helios Technologies Inc (HLIO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $32.34, the stock appears to be moderately overvalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Helios Technologies Inc's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 1.41 1.46
Cost of equity 10.4% 13.1%
Cost of debt 4.9% 7.0%
Tax rate 21.8% 23.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.44 0.44
After-tax WACC 8.4% 10.7%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 9.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $806 (FY12-2024) to $897 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 4% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $34 $1,524M 75.2%
10-Year Growth $34 $1,524M 55.2%
5-Year EBITDA $37 $1,633M 76.8%
10-Year EBITDA $37 $1,616M 57.8%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 32.1%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 11.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $17.66 (-45.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 13.1% (Low) to 10.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $7 to $17
  • Selected fair value: $12.22 (-62.2% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $125M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.7% - 8.4%
Enterprise Value $1,164M - $1,487M
Net Debt $397M
Equity Value $767M - $1,090M
Outstanding Shares 33M
Fair Value $23 - $33
Selected Fair Value $27.86

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1078M
Enterprise Value $1475M
Trailing P/E 29.05
Forward P/E 24.58
Trailing EV/EBITDA 12.35
Current Dividend Yield 117.76%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.64%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.44

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $10.15
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $8.45
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $3.53
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.83
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.79
Weighted Average 100% $26.75

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Helios Technologies Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $26.75, which is approximately 17.3% below the current market price of $32.34.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 10% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 0.64%

Given these factors, we believe Helios Technologies Inc is currently moderately overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.