Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. (HKHC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. (HKHC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $5.12 per share. At $20.50 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 300% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 8.4% a year to $72.8M, with an average return on invested capital of -3.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$5.12
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$20.50
Price vs Graham value
300% above
Market cap
$382.0M
Revenue (FY2025)
$72.8M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
8.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-3.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$43.4M

HKHC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $72.8M $5.1M $0.27 -$43.4M 15.2% 1.6%
FY2024 $57.2M $92.5M $5.07 $11.8M -27.2% 155.6%
FY2023 $3.4M $380.0K $0.03 -$956.0K -150.3% -139.2%
FY2022 $16.6M -$8.9M -$0.70 — -50.2% -58.2%
FY2021 $33.1M -$11.1M -$0.88 — -26.8% -37.3%
FY2020 $30.3M -$1.6M -$0.12 $3.6M -7.4% -5.8%
FY2019 $28.4M -$657.0K -$0.05 $578.0K -4.7% -3.4%
FY2018 $37.1M $2.2M $0.18 $2.9M 7.9% 12.5%
FY2017 $42.2M $4.7M $0.38 $3.5M 18.1% 27.7%
FY2016 $35.2M $1.9M $0.15 $1.2M 9.1% 11.9%

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

Executive summary

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 8.4% annually over the past decade.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -18.9% ROIC.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp is modeled at 6.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $5.12 per share.

HKHC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. (HKHC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 6.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, HKHC's intrinsic value is about $5.12 per share.

Is HKHC stock undervalued?

At $20.50 (close on Oct 17, 2026), HKHC trades 300% above its Graham value of $5.12. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $35.2M in fiscal 2016 to $72.8M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. Net income was $5.1M in fiscal 2025.

Does Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. generate free cash flow?

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. generated -$43.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 6 of the last 8 reported years.

What is HKHC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -3.5%, and average return on equity was -8.4%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this HKHC data come from?

From Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 15, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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