HURN (Huron Consulting Group) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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HURN Huron Consulting Group Inc HURN
75 GF Score
Price $149.93
GF Value $165.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Huron Consulting Group Profitability Rank?

Huron Consulting Group HURN +0.53% 75 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HURN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Huron Consulting Group 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.

Huron Consulting Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.66%. As of today, Huron Consulting Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Huron Consulting Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


HURN vs ICFI, CRAI, FCN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Huron Consulting Group'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.


Huron Consulting Group Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Huron Consulting Group 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.

Huron Consulting Group 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.

Huron Consulting Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=50.658 / 475.042
=10.66 %

* 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

Huron Consulting Group has an F-score of 6 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.

Good Sign:

Huron Consulting Group Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Huron Consulting Group (HURN) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Huron Consulting Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Huron Consulting Group'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 7.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Huron Consulting Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank compare to ICFI and CRAI?
Huron Consulting Group's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Huron Consulting Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00 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 Huron Consulting Group and its competitors. Huron Consulting Group'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 Huron Consulting Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huron Consulting Group (HURN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.50, compared to a current price of $149.93 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Huron Consulting Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Huron Consulting Group (HURN), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Huron Consulting Group (HURN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huron Consulting Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $149.93 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $165.50. GuruFocus considers Huron Consulting Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HURN:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $165.50 vs. price of $149.93 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Huron Consulting Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HUR:Germany
Address 550 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Huron Consulting Group Inc is a professional services firm. The company provides expertise in technology, operations, advisory services, & analytics through three operating segments namely Healthcare, Education, and Commercial. Healthcare segment helps the firms to transform and innovate the delivery model to focus on patient wellness by improving quality outcomes, minimizing care variation and fundamentally improving patient and population health, Education segment provides management consulting and technology solutions, and Commercial segment is focused on serving industries and organizations facing disruption and regulatory change. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Healthcare Segment.
75GF Score

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