Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) — Stock Score Summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 27/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Houlihan Lokey is a high-quality advisory firm (Q: 70), but its valuation is rich and it lacks direct alignment with our 18-month macro themes.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a global investment bank specializing in financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The company's competitive advantage lies in its strong reputation as a leading independent advisor, particularly in complex restructuring and middle-market M&A transactions, leveraging deep industry expertise and extensive client relationships. Its advisory-centric model allows it to maintain objectivity and build long-term client trust.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$141.04
Market Cap$10.1B
P/E (TTM)22.66
P/E (Forward)14.95
Price/Book4.19
Return on Equity18.3%
Debt/Equity20.06
Gross Margin94.3%
Operating Margin22.5%
Revenue Growth-4.6%
Dividend Yield2.0%

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. operates in the Capital Markets industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Houlihan Lokey, Inc.’s (HLI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) is 27/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (22), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Houlihan Lokey, Inc. have an economic moat?
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Houlihan Lokey, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 27/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in?
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Capital Markets industry (United States).
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