Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE)
POSITIVEFundamental
82
Price
$105.67
Market Cap
$5.87B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Hamilton Lane Incorporated is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early venture, emerging growth, turnaround, middle market, mature, mid-venture, bridge, buyout, distressed/vulture, loan, mezzanine in growth capital companies. The firm manages alternative investment strategies like direct credit, direct, fund of fund, evergreen and real assets. For primary and secondary fund of fund investments, the firm focuses to invest in private equity, buyout, special situations, credit, growth equity, middle market, mature, turnarounds, mezzanine and venture capital funds. The firm prefers to invest in disruptive technologies and innovative companies. It prefers to invest in space, engine, alternative energy resources, environmental & facilities services, households durables, leisure products, textiles, manufacturing services, water purification, online training service, healthcare services & technology, energy, industrials, commercial services, internet software & services, consumer discretionary, health care, real estate, information technology, tech-enabled businesses, financials, utilities, and consumer services. The firm prefers to invest in Africa/Middle East, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Southeast Asia, Korea, China, India, Latin America and Caribbean, United States of America, New York, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, California and surrounding states, Australia, Japan, Brazil, United Kingdom, and Canada. The firm prefers to invest between $0.25 million and $100 million in companies with small- to mid-sized enterprise values. It prefers to take majority stake. Hamilton Lane Incorporated was founded in 1991 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$858M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$276M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$419M
Total Equity
$915M
Total Liabilities
$838M
Current Ratio
1.22
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
0.95
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$111.70
Current Price
$105.67
Margin of Safety
+5.4%
Fair Value Range
$79.19 - $144.21
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
20.90
ROE
27.2%
P/B Ratio
-
P/FCF
0.00
Gross Margin
-
ROIC
-
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
-
WACC
10.6%
ROIC − WACC
-
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (15)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 41.66%
- Price CAGR 12.89%
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Low reliance on intangibles
- ROE 31.0%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 17.3%
- Analyst Consensus 85% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 19.3%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.35
- Net Margin Trend 32.1% vs 30.7%
Failed (3)
- DCF valuation (Unknown)
- PEG Ratio 2.25
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Unavailable (10)
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- Gross Margin NaN%
- P/FCF 0.00
- P/B Ratio NaN
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Operating Margin NaN%
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Price below Graham Number
- Share Dilution (missing shares data)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Erik R. Hirsch | Co-CEO & Member of the Board | 52 |
| Dr. Juan M. Delgado-Moreira C.F.A., Ph.D. | Co-CEO & Director | 54 |
| Ms. Andrea F. Kramer | Chief Operating Officer | - |
| Mr. Jeffrey B. Armbrister | CFO & Treasurer | 52 |
| Mr. Drew Thomas Carl CPA | MD & Chief Accounting Officer | 43 |
| Ms. Lydia Ann Gavalis J.D. | General Counsel & Secretary | 61 |
| Mr. Mario Lucio Giannini | Executive Co-Chairman | 71 |
| Mr. Hartley Raymond Rogers | Executive Co-Chairman | 64 |
| Mr. Robert D. Shin | Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Risk Officer | - |
| Ms. Lucy MacNichol | Principal & Head of Corporate Communications | - |
Audit Risk
4
Board Risk
10
Compensation Risk
10
Shareholder Rights Risk
10
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for HLNE, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 7/1/2026POSITIVEHamilton Lane Targets $220 Million for First China Yuan Fund
Hamilton Lane Inc., a prominent global private markets investment management firm with $1 trillion in assets under management, is launching its inaugural yuan-denominated fund. This new vehicle aims to raise $220 million, specifically targeting discounted Chinese assets. The move signals a strategic expansion into the Chinese market, leveraging potential opportunities arising from current market conditions. For investors, this presents a unique chance to gain exposure to undervalued Chinese private market opportunities through a specialized fund managed by a reputable firm.
- 4/27/2026NEGATIVEHamilton Lane Shares Slide Following Hunterbrook Short Report
Hamilton Lane Inc. experienced a significant share price decline on Monday afternoon subsequent to the release of a critical short report by Hunterbrook Media. While the specific allegations within the report have not been detailed, the market's reaction indicates investor concern. The report's publication has triggered a sell-off, suggesting that the claims made by Hunterbrook Media may have a material impact on the company's valuation or future prospects. Investors will be closely monitoring any official response from Hamilton Lane and further details from the short-seller.
- 3/13/2026NEUTRAL'There Is No Private Credit Bubble' Says Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane, a prominent alternative asset management firm, has stated in its latest market overview that it does not perceive a 'private credit bubble.' This assertion comes amid growing market discussions about the rapid expansion and potential risks within the private credit sector. The firm's view suggests a confidence in the underlying fundamentals and risk management practices prevalent in the private credit market, potentially reassuring investors and stakeholders who might be concerned about systemic risks. This perspective could influence investor allocation strategies towards private credit.
- 3/12/2026NEUTRALHamilton Lane's Hirsch Not Seeing Warning Signs in Private Credit
Erik Hirsch, co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, addressed prevailing concerns about the private credit market, attributing current investor redemption pressures to "contagious fear" rather than fundamental weaknesses. While acknowledging the market's anxieties, Hirsch's commentary suggests a belief that the underlying health of private credit remains robust. This perspective, shared on Bloomberg Markets, implies that the current market sentiment may not accurately reflect the true value or stability of private credit investments. Investors should note this divergence between sentiment and fundamentals.
- 2/23/2026POSITIVEDomino's, Keysight Technologies And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday
Hamilton Lane (HLNE) stands out among the stocks to watch at the start of the trading week. While market attention is focused on the upcoming earnings reports from companies like Domino's Pizza (DPZ) and Keysight Technologies (KEYS), and with U.S. stock futures pointing lower, Hamilton Lane has provided a specific positive catalyst. The company has announced a new share buyback plan. This move is typically interpreted as a strong signal of confidence from management, suggesting they believe the stock is undervalued at its current price. For investors, a buyback can support the stock price by reducing the number of outstanding shares and increasing earnings per share (EPS), making HLNE a particularly interesting case in an otherwise cautious market environment.
via Markets Gazette