HSII (Heidrick & Struggles International) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Sep. 2025) — 14% Above Median


HSII Heidrick & Struggles International Inc HSII
65 GF Score
Price $59.01
GF Value $37.59
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Heidrick & Struggles International Profitability Rank?

Heidrick & Struggles International HSII 65 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Sep. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HSII with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.59. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Heidrick & Struggles International has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Heidrick & Struggles International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.84%. As of today, Heidrick & Struggles International's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Heidrick & Struggles International Profitability Rank Related Terms


HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Heidrick & Struggles International Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank falls into.


HSII
65GF Score
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc HSII
Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Heidrick & Struggles International Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Heidrick & Struggles International has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Heidrick & Struggles International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=19.161 / 327.896
=5.84 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Heidrick & Struggles International has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Heidrick & Struggles International Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Sep. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Business Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.

Key valuation signals for HSII:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4900, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606-6303
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for HSII

Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$59.01
Price
$37.59
GF Value