HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HLMN • US4316361090
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8.12 USD
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This HLMN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HLMN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLMN had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years HLMN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- HLMN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HLMN has a Return On Assets of 1.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLMN outperforms 40.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.28%, HLMN is doing worse than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.70%, HLMN is doing worse than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.17%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) for HLMN is above the 3 year average (2.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)-0.17%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
1.3 Margins
- HLMN has a Profit Margin of 2.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLMN outperforms 40.46% of its industry peers.
- HLMN has a Operating Margin of 7.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLMN outperforms 46.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLMN has grown nicely.
- HLMN has a Gross Margin of 48.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLMN outperforms 90.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLMN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.6% | ||
| GM | 48.73% |
OM growth 3Y39.85%
OM growth 5Y8.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.22%
GM growth 5Y2.6%
2. HLMN Health Analysis
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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HLMN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HLMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HLMN has an Altman-Z score of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that HLMN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- HLMN's Altman-Z score of 1.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLMN is outperformed by 71.76% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLMN is 19.47, which is on the high side as it means it would take HLMN, 19.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HLMN's Debt to FCF ratio of 19.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLMN is outperformed by 63.36% of its industry peers.
- HLMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating HLMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HLMN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC9.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.51 indicates that HLMN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HLMN (2.51) is better than 65.65% of its industry peers.
- HLMN has a Quick Ratio of 2.51. 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 (0.62) than 85.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. HLMN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HLMN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.46%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, HLMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.41% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.55% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.46%
EPS 3Y12%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.55%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- HLMN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.57%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.76%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. HLMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.76, which indicates a correct valuation of HLMN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLMN is valued cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, HLMN is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.69 indicates a correct valuation of HLMN.
- HLMN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HLMN is cheaper than 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLMN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLMN is valued cheaper than 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLMN is valued a bit more expensive than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLMN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)24.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%
5. HLMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for HLMN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
HLMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:HLMN (3/24/2026, 10:39:08 AM)
8.12
+0.02 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners105.18%
Inst Owner Change3.28%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change2.47%
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)1.55B
Net Income(TTM)40.30M
Analysts81.43
Price Target12.39 (52.59%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.59%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)5.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.08%
Min EPS beat(4)1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)15.94%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)28.03%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)84.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.81%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.34%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.4%
PT rev (1m)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY7.27%
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY2.2%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY6.59%
SpS7.9
BVpS6.25
TBVpS-0.75
PEG (NY)24.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 3.28% | ||
| ROCE | 5.43% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.18% | ||
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.6% | ||
| GM | 48.73% | ||
| FCFM | 2.26% |
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)-0.17%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)2.02%
ROICexc(3y)2.91%
ROICexc(5y)2.05%
ROICexgc(3y)9.45%
ROICexgc(5y)6.7%
ROCE(3y)4.2%
ROCE(5y)2.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y39.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y45.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.22%
OM growth 3Y39.85%
OM growth 5Y8.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.22%
GM growth 5Y2.6%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
F-Score9
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)56.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.46%
EPS 3Y12%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y0.57%
EPS Next 2Y8.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.55%
Sales Q2Q%4.46%
Revenue Next Year5.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.76%
EBIT growth 1Y28.34%
EBIT growth 3Y41.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.54%
EBIT Next Year145.2%
EBIT Next 3Y42.52%
EBIT Next 5Y27.12%
FCF growth 1Y-64.24%
FCF growth 3Y-10.78%
FCF growth 5Y-5.6%
OCF growth 1Y-42.63%
OCF growth 3Y-4.03%
OCF growth 5Y2.69%
HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP / HLMN Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 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 0.57% in the next year.