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Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4228191023
CUSIP
422819102
IPO Date
Apr 27, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.26B
Enterprise Value
$904.50M
EPS (TTM)
$1.74
PE Ratio
33.87
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.21B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$283.17M
EBITDA (TTM)
$109.42M
Year Range
$36.87 - $59.05
ROA (TTM)
2.93%
ROE (TTM)
7.28%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) has returned 0.00% so far this year and 39.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HSII has returned 11.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
0.00%
6M
18.87%
1Y
39.04%
3Y*
26.73%
5Y*
11.78%
10Y*
11.45%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 1999, HSII's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +60.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2001 at -36.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HSII closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 26, 2019 with a return of +27.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 26, 2022 at -19.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.00%0.00%0.00%
20254.92%-11.83%4.85%-8.90%12.28%4.81%-2.69%14.45%-2.05%17.28%1.11%0.24%34.86%
20241.49%13.45%-0.54%-12.42%16.79%-7.88%27.11%-3.44%0.67%0.51%18.50%-3.97%52.52%
20239.97%11.61%-11.17%-17.29%-2.84%9.15%3.02%-2.34%-5.55%-2.72%12.34%8.65%7.91%
20220.09%-2.33%-7.08%-19.25%8.61%-6.37%-3.77%-8.17%-8.68%8.35%6.05%-5.82%-34.86%
2021-0.75%23.08%-0.06%18.42%2.10%3.51%-4.13%1.57%3.26%5.04%-7.63%1.30%51.02%

Benchmark Metrics

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.62%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 1999.

  • This stock captured 127.79% of S&P 500 Index gains and 118.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
9.62%
Beta
1.02
0.19
Upside Capture
127.79%
Downside Capture
118.28%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HSII ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


HSII Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
HSII Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8484
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HSII Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
HSII Omega Ratio Rank: 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
HSII Calmar Ratio Rank: 6969
Calmar Ratio Rank
HSII Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HSIIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.54

0.90

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.94

1.39

+1.55

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.49

1.21

+0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.42

1.40

+0.02

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.34

6.61

-2.26

Explore HSII risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provided a 0.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.45$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.52$0.52$0.52$0.52

Dividend yield

0.76%1.02%1.35%2.03%2.15%1.37%2.04%1.85%1.67%2.12%2.15%1.91%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2024$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2023$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2022$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2021$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.76%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. has a payout ratio of 34.74%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. was 85.54%, occurring on Feb 25, 2003. Recovery took 5660 trading sessions.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-85.54%Jul 21, 2000650Feb 25, 20035660Aug 22, 20256310
-23.52%Jul 7, 199933Aug 20, 199933Oct 7, 199966
-23.26%Dec 20, 199932Feb 3, 200053Apr 19, 200085
-18.18%Apr 20, 20006Apr 28, 200011May 15, 200017
-17%May 16, 20008May 25, 200010Jun 9, 200018

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for HSII, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, HSII has a P/E ratio of 33.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for HSII relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, HSII has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for HSII in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, HSII has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items