Hurco Companies, Inc. (HURC) Key Metrics
HURC valuation today
Trailing 12 months · as of October 18, 2026- Market cap
- $137.3M
- Enterprise value
- $98.7M
- P/E (TTM)
- — 10-yr median 18.7
- Forward P/E
- 13.2
- PEG ratio
- 0.51
- Price / sales
- 0.7 10-yr median 0.8
- Price / book
- 0.7 10-yr median 0.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 35.9 10-yr median 6.7
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 0.72
HURC key metrics, FY2016–FY2025
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 · U.S. dollarsHURC valuation Price multiples at each fiscal year-end price.
HURC returns How much profit the business earns on the capital it uses.
HURC per-share figures Results divided by the shares outstanding at year-end.
HURC financial health Debt, liquidity and how easily interest is covered.
HURC efficiency & capital use Working capital cycle and where the cash goes.
HURC valuation history
HURC returns on capital
Net income (ROE, ROA) or after-tax operating income (ROIC) divided by the average of the opening and closing balance.
HURC debt vs cash
Debt includes short- and long-term borrowings and, where reported, lease liabilities.
HURC cash returned to shareholders
HURC price vs earnings per share
HURC key metrics
FY2016–FY2025| FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 | FY2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | ||||||||||
| Market capitalization | $115.9M | $136.3M | $130.6M | $153.5M | $214.4M | $199.0M | $237.1M | $275.9M | $298.9M | $174.0M |
| Enterprise value | $79.1M | $114.7M | $100.1M | $98.4M | $141.4M | $153.3M | $180.5M | $200.1M | $234.1M | $134.3M |
| P/E ratio | — | — | 29.7 | 18.7 | 31.7 | — | 13.6 | 12.8 | 19.8 | 13.1 |
| Price / sales | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Price / book | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Price / free cash flow | 7.0 | — | — | — | 7.2 | 21.5 | — | 18.2 | 11.5 | — |
| Price / operating cash flow | 6.6 | — | — | — | 6.7 | 18.2 | — | 13.1 | 9.8 | — |
| EV / sales | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 9.3 | 6.2 | 9.9 | — | 6.7 | 5.5 | 9.6 | 5.9 |
| EV / free cash flow | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 16.5 | — | 13.2 | 9.0 | — |
| Earnings yield | −13.0% | −12.2% | 3.4% | 5.4% | 3.2% | −3.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 7.6% |
| Free cash flow yield | 14.4% | −2.8% | −10.8% | −4.0% | 13.9% | 4.7% | −4.8% | 5.5% | 8.7% | −6.3% |
| Dividend yield | 0.0% | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Share price at fiscal year-end | $17.95 | $21.01 | $20.00 | $23.15 | $32.45 | $29.84 | $34.79 | $40.74 | $44.75 | $26.20 |
| Per share | ||||||||||
| Revenue per share | $27.66 | $28.75 | $34.90 | $37.82 | $35.59 | $25.58 | $38.65 | $44.41 | $36.48 | $34.22 |
| Earnings per share | −$2.34 | −$2.56 | $0.67 | $1.24 | $1.02 | −$0.94 | $2.57 | $3.17 | $2.26 | $2.00 |
| Operating cash flow per share | $2.72 | −$0.39 | −$1.96 | −$0.60 | $4.87 | $1.64 | −$0.94 | $3.10 | $4.55 | −$1.03 |
| Free cash flow per share | $2.58 | −$0.58 | −$2.16 | −$0.93 | $4.51 | $1.39 | −$1.66 | $2.24 | $3.88 | −$1.66 |
| Cash per share | $7.55 | $5.14 | $6.40 | $9.64 | $12.72 | $8.67 | $8.36 | $11.40 | $9.93 | $6.21 |
| Book value per share | $30.79 | $31.93 | $34.04 | $33.57 | $36.08 | $34.65 | $35.25 | $32.91 | $30.40 | $27.92 |
| Tangible book value per share | $30.69 | $29.63 | $32.81 | $32.28 | $34.70 | $33.20 | $33.01 | $31.32 | $28.94 | $26.66 |
| Dividends per share | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.63 | $0.59 | $0.56 | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.43 | $0.39 | $0.35 |
| Capex per share | $0.14 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.33 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.71 | $0.87 | $0.67 | $0.63 |
| Debt per share | $1.85 | $1.80 | $1.73 | $1.32 | $1.67 | $1.82 | $0.06 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.22 |
| Shares outstanding | 6.5M | 6.5M | 6.5M | 6.6M | 6.6M | 6.7M | 6.8M | 6.8M | 6.7M | 6.6M |
| Change in shares outstanding | −0.5% | −0.6% | −1.6% | +0.4% | −0.9% | −2.1% | +0.6% | +1.4% | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| Returns & profitability | ||||||||||
| Return on equity (ROE) | −7.4% | −7.7% | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.9% | −2.7% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) | −4.7% | −3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | −4.2% | 10.2% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | −5.7% | −5.9% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | −2.1% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Return on tangible assets | −5.7% | −6.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% | −2.2% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Free cash flow margin | 9.3% | −2.0% | −6.2% | −2.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% | −4.3% | 5.0% | 10.6% | −4.9% |
| Income quality (OCF / net income) | — | — | −2.92 | −0.48 | 4.76 | — | −0.37 | 0.98 | 2.01 | −0.52 |
| Financial health | ||||||||||
| Total debt | $11.9M | $11.7M | $11.3M | $8.8M | $11.0M | $12.1M | $388,000 | $1.4M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Cash & short-term investments | $48.7M | $33.3M | $41.8M | $63.9M | $84.1M | $57.9M | $56.9M | $77.2M | $66.3M | $41.2M |
| Net debt | −$36.8M | −$21.6M | −$30.5M | −$55.1M | −$73.0M | −$45.7M | −$56.6M | −$75.7M | −$64.8M | −$39.7M |
| Debt / equity | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Debt / assets | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Net debt / EBITDA | — | — | −2.84 | −3.48 | −5.09 | — | −2.08 | −2.09 | −2.65 | −1.74 |
| Current ratio | 4.33 | 4.78 | 4.52 | 3.66 | 3.57 | 4.98 | 4.79 | 3.24 | 3.48 | 3.77 |
| Quick ratio | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.64 | 1.53 | 1.75 | 2.01 | 2.07 | 1.66 | 1.78 | 1.75 |
| Interest coverage | -115.4 | -14.3 | 23.5 | 472.1 | 427.0 | -104.9 | 363.5 | 338.0 | 229.7 | 272.4 |
| Working capital | $173.1M | $180.8M | $193.3M | $194.7M | $208.7M | $201.0M | $207.2M | $194.6M | $175.5M | $160.4M |
| Invested capital | $162.0M | $185.5M | $191.8M | $167.5M | $165.4M | $185.4M | $183.7M | $147.1M | $138.3M | $145.7M |
| Tangible asset value | $198.2M | $192.3M | $214.2M | $214.1M | $229.3M | $221.5M | $225.0M | $212.1M | $193.3M | $177.1M |
| Net current asset value | $159.6M | $167.1M | $179.9M | $184.5M | $195.4M | $186.9M | $201.0M | $188.9M | $167.9M | $151.9M |
| Graham number | — | — | $22.69 | $30.61 | $28.83 | — | $45.12 | $48.48 | $39.34 | $35.46 |
| Graham net-net per share | $11.71 | $11.69 | $12.62 | $13.16 | $14.47 | $13.35 | $15.11 | $13.92 | $12.77 | $10.50 |
| Capital allocation | ||||||||||
| Dividends paid | $0 | $2.1M | $4.1M | $3.9M | $3.7M | $3.4M | $3.2M | $2.9M | $2.6M | $2.3M |
| Share buybacks (net) | $2.0M | $1.5M | $4.6M | $2.9M | $0 | $7.0M | $499,000 | $502,000 | $295,000 | $146,000 |
| Dividend payout ratio | — | — | 94.4% | 47.7% | 54.3% | — | 18.3% | 13.5% | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Dividends + buybacks / free cash flow | 12.0% | — | — | — | 12.3% | 112.3% | — | 22.4% | 11.1% | — |
| Capex / revenue | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Capex / operating cash flow | 5.2% | — | — | — | 7.4% | 15.1% | — | 27.9% | 14.6% | — |
| Capex / depreciation | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.36 | 1.30 | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.08 |
| Stock-based compensation / revenue | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| R&D / revenue | — | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| SG&A / revenue | 24.2% | 24.7% | 21.8% | 20.6% | 19.6% | 24.3% | 20.8% | 19.3% | 20.4% | 22.4% |
| Efficiency | ||||||||||
| Days sales outstanding | 66.0 | 75.0 | 62.8 | 59.0 | 54.6 | 75.9 | 67.7 | 63.4 | 73.9 | 72.6 |
| Days of inventory on hand | 371.0 | 381.3 | 334.0 | 298.2 | 304.0 | 406.3 | 280.8 | 225.0 | 249.8 | 259.9 |
| Days payables outstanding | 64.0 | 67.0 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 78.0 | 83.8 | 89.7 | 91.9 | 89.4 | 93.8 |
| Cash conversion cycle (days) | 373.1 | 389.3 | 322.0 | 269.4 | 280.5 | 398.4 | 258.8 | 196.6 | 234.3 | 238.6 |
| Receivables turnover | 5.53 | 4.87 | 5.81 | 6.19 | 6.69 | 4.81 | 5.39 | 5.75 | 4.94 | 5.03 |
| Payables turnover | 5.71 | 5.45 | 4.88 | 4.16 | 4.68 | 4.36 | 4.07 | 3.97 | 4.08 | 3.89 |
| Inventory turnover | 0.98 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.22 | 1.20 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 1.62 | 1.46 | 1.40 |
| Asset turnover | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.75 | 0.57 | 0.85 | 1.01 | 0.91 | 0.91 |
| Average receivables | $32.3M | $38.3M | $39.2M | $40.5M | $35.2M | $35.5M | $48.8M | $52.3M | $49.4M | $45.2M |
| Average payables | $25.5M | $27.3M | $35.2M | $44.8M | $38.3M | $30.8M | $45.7M | $52.6M | $42.4M | $40.3M |
| Average inventory | $148.0M | $155.5M | $157.1M | $152.2M | $149.0M | $149.4M | $143.2M | $128.8M | $118.5M | $111.7M |
| Intangibles / total assets | 0.2% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
Computed from HURC's annual financial statements (latest annual report filed January 9, 2026) and the closing share price on each fiscal year-end, adjusted for stock splits. Figures in U.S. dollars; data from EODHD. Averages use the opening and closing balance of each year.
HURC valuation and financial ratios
Hurco earned a return on equity of −7.4% and a return on invested capital of −4.7% in fiscal 2025. It ended the year with $11.9 million of debt and $48.7 million in cash and short-term investments, a net cash position of $36.8 million. It returned $2.0 million to shareholders: $0 in dividends and $2.0 million in share buybacks, 12% of free cash flow.
See the HURC income statement, the HURC chart for price history, or the HURC stock overview for the latest quote and news.
HURC key metrics FAQ
What is Hurco's return on equity?
Hurco's return on equity (ROE) was −7.4% in fiscal 2025: net income of -$15.1 million on average shareholders' equity of $203.0 million.
What is Hurco's ROIC?
Hurco's return on invested capital was −4.7% in fiscal 2025, using after-tax operating income divided by average debt plus equity minus cash.
How much debt does Hurco have?
Hurco had total debt of $11.9 million at the end of fiscal 2025, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06 and more cash than debt.
Does Hurco pay a dividend?
Hurco did not pay a dividend in fiscal 2025.
Does Hurco buy back its shares?
Yes. Hurco spent $2.0 million on net share repurchases in fiscal 2025 Shares outstanding changed −0.5% over the year, to 6.5M..
What is Hurco's free cash flow yield?
Hurco generated $16.7 million of free cash flow in fiscal 2025, a free cash flow yield of 14.4% on its market value at year-end ($115.9 million).
What is Hurco's current ratio?
Hurco's current ratio was 4.33 at the end of fiscal 2025: current assets were 4.33 times current liabilities.