Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) — Stock Score Summary

Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Helios Technologies, Inc., operating in 'Fluid Power and Electronics', presents an overly generic industrial profile without a clear, powerful macro tailwind for an asymmetric opportunity (Druckenmiller lens). While its products might be components in larger systems, there's no specific indication that they possess the un-copyable moats, asset-light structure, or high ROIC consistent with the Terry Smith lens, despite a decent 'Q' score of 54. The connection to themes like 'Supply Chain Re-Globalization' or 'AI Infrastructure Gold Rush' is too indirect or speculative without more detailed company information.

Helios Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance fluid power and electronic controls technology for mobile and industrial applications. It is a global leader in its specialized niche, known for innovative, highly engineered solutions under brands like Sun Hydraulics and Enovation Controls. The company holds strong intellectual property and serves a broad range of end markets with mission-critical components.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$82.18
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)45.15
P/E (Forward)24.46
Price/Book2.90
Return on Equity6.7%
Return on Invested Capital6.1%
Debt/Equity39.33
Gross Margin32.9%
Operating Margin13.1%
Revenue Growth16.8%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$99M

Helios Technologies, Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helios Technologies, Inc.’s (HLIO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (31), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Helios Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 Helios Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. 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 Helios Technologies, Inc. in?
Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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