What Is Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Houlihan Lokey, Inc. at its current price of $132.48. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $111.52 (-15.8% average return), with 8 models flagging overvaluation risk. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $306.03 (+131.0%), versus Dynamic NAV at $4.96 (-96.3%). This +227.3% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About HLI?
13 of 13 models are currently active for HLI. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates HLI's intrinsic value at $166.96, implying +26.0% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does HLI Rank in Investment Advice?
Among 48 Investment Advice stocks, HLI ranks #3 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.5 places HLI in the top tier.
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is HLI a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns HLI a score of 18/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Houlihan Lokey, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is rated at 9.5/10. This elite-tier score ranks among the highest-quality businesses in our coverage universe.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +227.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every HLI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across HLI's 13 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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