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HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

9.82 USD
+0.11 (+1.13%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
9.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HLMN. HLMN was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HLMN while its profitability can be described as average. HLMN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLMN was profitable.
HLMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLMN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years HLMN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

HLMN's Return On Assets of 1.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLMN is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.05%, HLMN is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HLMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.94%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.22%.
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

The Profit Margin of HLMN (2.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLMN has a Operating Margin of 7.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLMN outperforms 44.70% of its industry peers.
HLMN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.76%, HLMN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLMN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HLMN has more shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that HLMN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.87, HLMN is not doing good in the industry: 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLMN is outperformed by 62.88% of its industry peers.
HLMN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating HLMN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HLMN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 17.01
Altman-Z 1.87
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC9.07%
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

HLMN has a Current Ratio of 2.46. This indicates that HLMN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HLMN has a better Current ratio (2.46) than 65.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that HLMN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLMN (0.77) is worse 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

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.
HLMN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.47%.
Measured over the past years, HLMN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.93% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.10% on average over the next years.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.64, the valuation of HLMN can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: HLMN is cheaper than 84.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, HLMN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.17, the valuation of HLMN can be described as correct.
82.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HLMN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLMN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say HLMN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 16.17
HLMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLMN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HLMN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 47.18
EV/EBITDA 10.3
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)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HLMN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP

NASDAQ:HLMN (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 9.82 0 (0%)

9.82

+0.11 (+1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners103.68%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change-0.11%
Market Cap1.94B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)37.48M
Analysts81.43
Price Target12.46 (26.88%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio5.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)10.58%
Min EPS beat(2)5.21%
Max EPS beat(2)15.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(4)15.94%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.25%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)29.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)288.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.09%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.64
Fwd PE 16.17
P/S 1.26
P/FCF 47.18
P/OCF 16.5
P/B 1.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.3
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY2.12%
OCF(TTM)0.6
OCFY6.06%
SpS7.79
BVpS6.24
TBVpS-0.82
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.56%
ROE 3.05%
ROCE 5.24%
ROIC 3.4%
ROICexc 3.47%
ROICexgc 10.4%
OM 7.24%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 48.76%
FCFM 2.67%
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.56%
ROE(3y)-0.26%
ROE(5y)-2.17%
ROIC(3y)1.94%
ROIC(5y)1.62%
ROICexc(3y)1.97%
ROICexc(5y)1.64%
ROICexgc(3y)6.76%
ROICexgc(5y)6%
ROCE(3y)2.98%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y110.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y37.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y112.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y43.98%
OM growth 3Y102.86%
OM growth 5Y36.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.57%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 17.01
Debt/EBITDA 2.73
Cap/Depr 54.99%
Cap/Sales 4.97%
Interest Coverage 2.14
Cash Conversion 46.95%
Profit Quality 109.56%
Current Ratio 2.46
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z 1.87
F-Score9
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)59.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%37.5%
EPS Next Y14.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.53%
EPS Next 5Y14.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.93%
Sales Q2Q%8.05%
Revenue Next Year5.79%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y40.62%
EBIT growth 3Y105.05%
EBIT growth 5Y41.6%
EBIT Next Year165.47%
EBIT Next 3Y43.39%
EBIT Next 5Y27.55%
FCF growth 1Y-73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-48.36%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y28.46%

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.