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Hyliion Holdings Corp. (HYLN)

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$1.59
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Profit since last BUY-4.22%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/03/2025: HYLN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $2

1 Year Target Price $2

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$2 Target price
52w Low $1.11
Current$1.59
52w High $4.09

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 27.63%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 282.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 2.73
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 4.09
Updated Date 09/3/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 4.09
Updated Date 09/3/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.33

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-12
When After Market
Estimate -0.09
Actual -0.08

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -1054.06%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -16.26%
Return on Equity (TTM) -23.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 191788548
Price to Sales(TTM) 80.4
Enterprise Value 191788548
Price to Sales(TTM) 80.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 54.59
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.8
Shares Outstanding 175436992
Shares Floating 120124973
Shares Outstanding 175436992
Shares Floating 120124973
Percent Insiders 29.36
Percent Institutions 28

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Hyliion Holdings Corp.

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Company Overview

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Hyliion Holdings Corp. (formerly Tortoise Acquisition Corp.) was founded in 2015 by Thomas Healy. It focuses on developing electrified powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles. The company went public in October 2020 via a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger. Early focus was on hybrid electric powertrains, and it's shifted focus to Hypertruck ERX and eventually Karno.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Powertrain Solutions: Develops and sells electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, including hybrid and electric systems. Their primary focus shifted to Karno and away from ERX.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Thomas Healy is the founder and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments for engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Karno Generator: A fuel-agnostic generator that Hyliion aims to integrate into their powertrain solutions. Hyliion anticipates using the Karno in a Series HEV application, with testing in the second half of 2024 and production in 2025. It is unclear whether this can be cost competitive and its viability. Competitors include Cummins (CMI) and other generator manufacturers, and ultimately, battery-electric solutions like those from Tesla (TSLA).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The commercial vehicle industry is undergoing a transition towards electrification driven by environmental regulations, government incentives, and technological advancements. There is uncertainty around the speed of electrification.

Positioning

Hyliion is positioned as a technology provider offering electrified powertrain solutions that aim to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of commercial vehicles. They face significant competition from established OEMs and emerging EV players.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for electrified commercial vehicles is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Hyliion's positioning within this TAM is uncertain, as it attempts to pivot its technology and has a limited customer base. Success depends on the viability of the Karno technology.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Innovative technology (Karno engine concept)
  • Experienced leadership team
  • Focus on sustainability
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Limited commercial traction
  • Dependence on key suppliers
  • Uncertainty around technology scalability
  • Cash Burn
  • Unproven Karno technology

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for electrified commercial vehicles
  • Government incentives and regulations supporting electrification
  • Partnerships with established OEMs
  • Expansion into new markets

Threats

  • Competition from established OEMs (e.g., Daimler, PACCAR, Volvo)
  • Technological advancements in battery technology
  • Fluctuations in fuel prices
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Changing Regulations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TSLA
  • NKLA
  • CUMMINS

Competitive Landscape

Hyliion faces intense competition from established OEMs with significant resources and established customer relationships. Its competitive advantage hinges on the successful commercialization of its Karno technology and establishing key partnerships.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been minimal, with limited revenue generation.

Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain, dependent on the successful commercialization of the Karno technology and the general trend towards electric vehicles.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the development and testing of the Karno generator, and the attempted pivot away from hybrid electric drivetrains.

Summary

Hyliion is a speculative play in the electric vehicle space that faces significant challenges. While its Karno technology offers potential, the company's lack of commercial traction, high cash burn, and intense competition raise concerns. The company needs to successfully commercialize its technology and demonstrate a clear path to profitability to justify its valuation. Otherwise it needs to be very mindful of its runway.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications

Disclaimers:

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About Hyliion Holdings Corp.

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Cedar Park, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2019-04-22
Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Thomas J. Healy
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
Full time employees 93
Full time employees 93

Hyliion Holdings Corp. designs and develops power generators for stationary and mobile applications. Its primary product includes the KARNO generator, a fuel-agnostic power generating solution, which enables distributed power generation using conventional fuels, landfill and wellhead gas, and renewable hydrogen and ammonia. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas.