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HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HLMN - US4316361090 - Common Stock

9.35 USD
-0.16 (-1.68%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 1/28/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, HLMN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLMN was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HLMN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. HLMN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLMN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HLMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • HLMN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • HLMN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HLMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.56%, HLMN is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLMN has a worse Return On Equity (3.05%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.40%, HLMN is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLMN is significantly below the industry average of 10.24%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.94%) for HLMN is below the current ROIC(3.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.56%
ROE 3.05%
ROIC 3.4%
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.56%
ROE(3y)-0.26%
ROE(5y)-2.17%
ROIC(3y)1.94%
ROIC(5y)1.62%
HLMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

  • HLMN's Profit Margin of 2.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLMN outperforms 40.15% of its industry peers.
  • HLMN has a Operating Margin (7.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HLMN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HLMN has a better Gross Margin (48.76%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLMN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.24%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 48.76%
OM growth 3Y102.86%
OM growth 5Y36.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.57%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
HLMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HLMN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HLMN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • HLMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HLMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HLMN Yearly Shares OutstandingHLMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HLMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • HLMN has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that HLMN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HLMN (1.84) is worse than 69.70% of its industry peers.
  • HLMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.01. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLMN would need 17.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HLMN has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (17.01) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that HLMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of HLMN (0.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 17.01
Altman-Z 1.84
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.98%
HLMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.46 indicates that HLMN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HLMN has a better Current ratio (2.46) than 65.15% of its industry peers.
  • HLMN has a Quick Ratio of 2.46. This is a bad value and indicates that HLMN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HLMN has a worse Quick ratio (0.77) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.46
Quick Ratio 0.77
HLMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.46% over the past year.
  • HLMN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.47%.
  • HLMN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%8.05%

3.2 Future

  • HLMN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.88% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLMN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.53%
EPS Next 5Y14.88%
Revenue Next Year5.79%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HLMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
HLMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HLMN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.85.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLMN is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HLMN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.39 indicates a correct valuation of HLMN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLMN is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.83. HLMN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.85
Fwd PE 15.39
HLMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLMN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.12% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.92
EV/EBITDA 10.02
HLMN Per share dataHLMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HLMN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HLMN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP / HLMN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLMN.


What is the valuation status of HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) stock?

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) is expected to grow by 14.33% in the next year.