Hongli Group Inc.
HLPBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Hongli Group Inc. focuses on Steel services and products. Hongli Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells customized steel profiles in the People's Republic of China and internationally. Valued at $262.3M, HLP is a micro-cap name in its sector. It provides cold roll formed steel profile products in various forms and shapes, such as angles, bows, beams, brackets, channels, cross-members, flanges, hats, panels, plates, posts, rails, stakes, and tracks.
Market Cap
$262.3M
Beta
-0.35
P/E (TTM)
117.00
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$0.03
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
3.5%
ROA
2.2%
Cash
$1.8M
Total Debt
$11.5M
Free CF
-$1.8M
52W Change
152.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HLP stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, HLP finished 146.67% above its 150-day moving average ($1.20) and 159.65% above its 200-day moving average ($1.14). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HLP overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, HLP's RSI(14) was 80.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Hongli Group Inc. carries $11.5M in total debt against $1.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 3.5% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $20.3M (2022) to $19.6M (2025).
The relatively low beta of -0.35 suggests HLP is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Hongli Group Inc.'s trajectory.