Hamilton Lane Inc. (HLNE) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Hamilton Lane Inc. (HLNE) has a Graham intrinsic value of $132.20 per share. At $82.26 on Oct 20, 2026, the stock trades 38% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 17.4% a year to $759.0M, with an average return on invested capital of 27.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$132.20
Share price (Oct 20, 2026)
$82.26
Price vs Graham value
38% below
Market cap
$5.2B
Revenue (FY2026)
$759.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
17.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
27.1%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$419.1M

HLNE 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $759.0M $249.2M — $419.1M — 32.2%
FY2025 $713.0M $217.4M — $288.7M — 32.8%
FY2024 $553.8M $140.9M — $109.8M — 25.3%
FY2023 $528.8M $109.1M — $221.8M — 21.9%
FY2022 $367.9M $146.0M $3.98 $161.0M — 36.6%
FY2021 $341.6M $98.0M $2.81 $169.5M — 39.7%
FY2020 $274.0M $60.8M $2.15 $114.4M — 39.1%
FY2019 $252.2M $33.6M $1.40 $106.3M — 27.2%
FY2018 $244.0M $17.3M — $94.4M — 15.3%
FY2017 $179.8M $612.0K — $80.4M — 0.5%

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

Executive summary

Hamilton Lane INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 17.4% annually over the past decade.

Hamilton Lane INC has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 27.1% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Hamilton Lane INC 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, Hamilton Lane INC is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $132.20 per share.

HLNE stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Hamilton Lane Inc. (HLNE) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, HLNE's intrinsic value is about $132.20 per share.

Is HLNE stock undervalued?

At $82.26 (close on Oct 20, 2026), HLNE trades 38% below its Graham value of $132.20. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Hamilton Lane Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $179.8M in fiscal 2017 to $759.0M in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 17.4%. Net income was $249.2M in fiscal 2026.

Does Hamilton Lane Inc. generate free cash flow?

Hamilton Lane Inc. generated $419.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is HLNE's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 27.1%, and average return on equity was 33.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this HLNE data come from?

From Hamilton Lane Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 4, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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