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H&R Block, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $5.2B · Avg Vol: $83M/d

97
StockRank
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Q
76
V
67
M
63
P/E (TTM)
7.5x
ROE
681.4%
D/E
22.8x
Dividend %
3.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

H&R Block generates highly predictable seasonal cash flow from US tax preparation and has used it to shrink the share count substantially through sustained buybacks while paying a growing dividend, supporting a good quality score (Q76) at a cheap valuation. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

H&R Block, Inc. is a leading provider of tax preparation services, financial products, and small business services to individual and business clients through a vast network of company-owned and franchised offices, alongside digital offerings. The company's competitive moat stems from its strong brand recognition, extensive physical presence, and established expertise in complex tax matters, which appeals to a broad customer base. H&R Block is a dominant market leader in assisted tax preparation, actively evolving its digital solutions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.5B3.5B3.6B3.8B2.8%3.9B3.9B4.1B3.9%
EPS3.463.794.264.529.3%5.545.015.6511.8%
Shares159.9M146.1M139.6M133.9M-16.2%126.8M
Debt1.9B1.9B2.0B2.0B1.7%2.0B
Equity211.6M32.1M90.6M88.9M-25.1%
Op CF808.5M821.8M720.9M680.9M-5.6%838.3M
Inv CF-76.5M-101.4M-93.9M-105.4M
Fin CF-1.3B-751.0M-564.3M-647.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+15.9%
34.0436.1138.1940.2642.33Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$42.33
RSI (14)
62.6
52W High
$54.16
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
76
ROIC
47.3%99.0
ROE
681.4%99.9
GP/Assets
53.1%81.8
Op. Margin
43.2%99.2
FCF/Assets
23.3%96.5
Piotroski
776.3
Int. Cover
11.5x54.9
D/E Ratio
22.78x0.3
Current Ratio
0.99x19.3
Value
67
P/E (TTM)
7.5x89.4
EV/EBITDA
6.3x74.6
P/FCF
6.8x79.3
P/B
-217.2x25.0
P/S
1.4x37.1
Div Yield
3.9%67.1
Momentum
63
52W High %
78%55.6
RS 6M
1%76.7
SMA 50/200
1.01x63.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
+4.4%84.2
EPS Improve
+5%20.3
Q Growth
17%60.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.2B
P/E (Forward)
7.2x
Gross Margin
44.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HRB are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HRBH&R Block, Inc.(you)$5.2B97STRONG BUY
FTDRFrontdoor, Inc.$5.0B88STRONG BUY
BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.$4.0B42HOLD
SCIService Corporation International$11.4B40HOLD
ANDGAndersen Group Inc.$4.8B25SELL
CSVCarriage Services, Inc.$618M52HOLD
ROLRollins, Inc.$18.6B33SELL
MMacy's, Inc.$6.1B98STRONG BUY
SONSonoco Products Company$5.8B93STRONG BUY
GNTXGentex Corporation$4.9B90STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) — Stock Score Summary

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (67/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. H&R Block generates highly predictable seasonal cash flow from US tax preparation and has used it to shrink the share count substantially through sustained buybacks while paying a growing dividend, supporting a good quality score (Q76) at a cheap valuation. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

H&R Block, Inc. is a leading provider of tax preparation services, financial products, and small business services to individual and business clients through a vast network of company-owned and franchised offices, alongside digital offerings. The company's competitive moat stems from its strong brand recognition, extensive physical presence, and established expertise in complex tax matters, which appeals to a broad customer base. H&R Block is a dominant market leader in assisted tax preparation, actively evolving its digital solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$42.33
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)7.53
P/E (Forward)7.16
Price/Book-217.19
Return on Equity681.4%
Return on Invested Capital47.3%
Debt/Equity22.78x
Gross Margin44.3%
Operating Margin43.2%
Revenue Growth5.3%
Dividend Yield3.9%
Free Cash Flow$761M

H&R Block, Inc. operates in the Personal Services industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H&R Block, Inc.’s (HRB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (67), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does H&R Block, Inc. have an economic moat?
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. 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 H&R Block, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. 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 H&R Block, Inc. in?
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Personal Services industry (United States).