On the stock market since 2005, it operates in the world of money and finance. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 17% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
The net profit margin is 137% — the profit kept from each dollar of revenue is the company’s cushion in hard quarters.
It pays out $3.92 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 3% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The company’s market value is 152 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, HLMNX sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: HLMNX is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.