Federated HERMES, Inc. (FHI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Federated HERMES, Inc. (FHI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $108.43 per share. At $55.93 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 48% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.2% a year to $1.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 30.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$108.43
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$55.93
Price vs Graham value
48% below
Market cap
$4.2B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
30.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$294.6M

FHI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.8B $403.3M $5.13 $294.6M 28.5% 37.0%
FY2024 $1.6B $268.3M $3.23 $342.5M 22.1% 22.9%
FY2023 $1.6B $299.0M $3.40 $303.9M 24.1% 24.5%
FY2022 $1.4B $239.5M $2.65 $319.6M 23.3% 22.0%
FY2021 $1.3B $270.3M $2.75 $160.0M 28.2% 24.4%
FY2020 $1.4B $326.4M $3.23 $359.7M 28.9% 33.7%
FY2019 $1.3B $272.3M $2.69 $319.9M 26.2% 29.2%
FY2018 $1.1B $220.3M $2.18 $189.0M 29.1% 30.6%
FY2017 $1.1B $291.3M — $260.6M 31.0% 42.1%
FY2016 $1.1B $208.9M — $239.9M 29.4% 35.9%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

FEDERATED HERMES, INC. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.2% annually over the past decade.

FEDERATED HERMES, INC. has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 30.2% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, FEDERATED HERMES, INC. shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 24.2% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, FEDERATED HERMES, INC. is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $108.43 per share.

FHI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Federated HERMES, Inc. (FHI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, FHI's intrinsic value is about $108.43 per share.

Is FHI stock undervalued?

At $55.93 (close on Oct 17, 2026), FHI trades 48% below its Graham value of $108.43. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Federated HERMES, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.1B in fiscal 2016 to $1.8B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. Net income was $403.3M in fiscal 2025.

Does Federated HERMES, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Federated HERMES, Inc. generated $294.6M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is FHI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 30.2%, and average return on equity was 29.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this FHI data come from?

From Federated HERMES, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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