Hurco Companies, Inc. (HURC) Stock

Hurco Companies, Inc. (HURC) is a Technology stock trading at $22.84 (as of 2026-08-20), with a market capitalization of $147.95M. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

Hurco Companies, Inc., an industrial technology company, designs, manufactures, and sells computerized machine tools to companies in the metal cutting industry worldwide. The company's principal products include general-purpose computerized machine tools, including vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers, and toolroom machines. It also provides computer control systems and related software for press brake applications. In addition, the company offers machine tool components, automation integration equipment, and solutions for job shops; and software options, control upgrades, and accessories and replacement parts for its products, as well as customer service, training, and applications support services. It serves independent job shops and specialized short-run production applications within large manufacturing operations, as well as precision tool, die, and mold manufacturers in aerospace, defense, medical equipment, energy, automotive/transportation, electronics, and computer industries. The company sells its products under the Hurco, Milltronics, and Takumi brands through independent agents and distributors, as well as through its direct sales and service organizations. Hurco Companies, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Understand Hurco Companies, Inc.: how it makes money

Hurco Companies designs, manufactures, and sells computerized machine tools for metal cutting companies, and also sells computer control systems and related software, including press brake applications and control upgrades.

Hurco's profit model depends on converting new machine tool orders and related control or software demand into delivered revenue, and managing working capital along the way (as reflected by Days Sales Outstanding and Inventory Turns).

Business quality (Solid): The gross margin is positive, but the latest reported operating margin is negative, so the key question is whether order intake can convert into profitable deliveries while keeping costs and working capital under control.

Bull case

  • Order intake remains present: New Orders Booked were USD 0.04B in the latest period, indicating ongoing demand for Hurco's computerized machine tools and related systems.
  • Working capital metrics are tracked: Days Sales Outstanding was 42.0 and Inventory Turns were 1.0, giving investors explicit visibility into how quickly Hurco converts sales into cash and manages inventory.

Bear case

  • Latest quarter operating loss: Operating margin was -1.7% in the latest reported period, suggesting cost pressure or a mismatch between revenue timing and expenses.
  • Demand may be regional and subject to customer timing: New Orders Booked are split across Americas (USD 0.02B), Europe (USD 0.02B), and Asia Pacific (USD 0.01B), so regional downturns or customer delivery timing could affect near-term results.
  • Cash conversion risk: Days Sales Outstanding was 42.0, which can be a concern if it rises, because slower customer payments can strain cash generation.
Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$22.84
Market Cap$147.95M
Price / Sales0.81
FCF Yield4.5%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$178.55M
Net Margin-8.5%
Revenue Growth (YoY)16.5%
EPS Growth (YoY)-40.3%
FCF Growth (YoY)184.5%
Financial Health — source: SEC EDGAR
Altman Z-Score3.45 (safe)
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Sector P/E (Technology)33.9
Industry P/E (Measuring & Control Equipment)51.8
Smart-Money Activity — SEC Form 4 / 13F / Congressional disclosures
Top Institutional HolderBRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP ($8.70M)
Institutional Holders Tracked10
Congressional Trades (recent)1
Company
SectorTechnology
IndustryMeasuring & Control Equipment
CEOGregory S. Volovic
Employees688
CountryUS
IPO Date1980-08-27

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Data as of 2026-08-20.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.