Hal Trust/€HAL
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About Hal Trust
HAL Trust is an international investment company with a diversified portfolio, primarily focused on acquiring significant equity stakes in both publicly traded and private companies across various industries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, HAL Trust manages investments through subsidiaries involved in optical retail, technology, media, and other sectors. Its most notable businesses include GrandVision, a global optical retailer, and unlisted companies in fields such as audio-visual communications and healthcare. HAL Trust has a strategic focus on long-term value creation, utilizing a decentralized management model to leverage local expertise in its investments. The trust's historical roots trace back to 1873 with the founding of the Holland America Line, though its current investment orientation reflects a shift initiated in the mid-20th century toward diverse asset management.
Ticker
€HAL
Sector
Primary listing
AEX
Employees
32,474
Headquarters
Website
Hal Trust Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€13B
7.46
€19.08
0.66
€2.90
2.04%
Price and volume
Market cap
€13B
Beta
0.66
52-week high
€139.20
52-week low
€105.24
Average daily volume
12K
Dividend rate
€2.90
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.48
Quick ratio
1.07
Long term debt to equity
22.393
Total debt to equity
28.144
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
15.21%
Interest coverage (TTM)
9.62%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,487.7
Gross margin (TTM)
59.77%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.71%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
13.36%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€420,000
Management effectiveness
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.458
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.948
Price to book
0.85
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.08
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.88
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.19%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
13.079
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.04%
Forward dividend yield
2.04%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.82%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
79.50%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
18.29%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.81%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-21.36%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.72%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.97%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-4.44%
What the Analysts think about Hal Trust
Majority rating from 3 analysts.
Bulls say / Bears say
HAL Trust reported H1 2025 net income of €1,024 million versus €510 million in H1 2024, more than doubling profitability in the first half (MarketScreener)
Net asset value increased by €847 million in H1 2025, underscoring broad-based portfolio appreciation across its diversified holdings (MarketScreener)
Unquoted consolidated companies delivered revenues of €10,019 million in 2024, highlighting strong underlying business performance beyond public equity stakes (Reuters via TradingView)
Management refrains from issuing net income guidance, noting that earnings are highly dependent on quoted portfolio performance and subject to significant market valuation swings (MarketScreener)
Revenues of €10,019 million from unquoted consolidated companies in 2024 lack the transparency of listed holdings, exposing the trust to valuation and performance risks in its private assets (Reuters via TradingView)
With a distribution rate of just 21.7% and a modest dividend yield of approximately 2.38%, HAL Trust’s payout policy may fall short for income-focused investors seeking higher returns (Investing.com) (MarketsScreener)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hal Trust stock?
Hal Trust (HAL) has a market cap of €13B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hal Trust stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hal Trust (HAL) stock is 7.46 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Hal Trust stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hal Trust (HAL) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is €2.9 and the yield is 2.04%. Hal Trust has a payout ratio of 15.21% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hal Trust dividend payment date?
The next Hal Trust (HAL) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Hal Trust?
Hal Trust (HAL) has a beta rating of 0.66. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.