HNI CORP (HNI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HNI • US4042511000

49.69 USD
-2.03 (-3.92%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
49.9571 USD
+0.27 (+0.54%)
After Hours: 2/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

HNI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HNI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HNI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! HNI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make HNI suitable for value and dividend and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HNI was profitable.
  • HNI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HNI has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HNI had a positive operating cash flow.
HNI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHNI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • HNI has a better Return On Assets (7.68%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.94%, HNI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.16%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • HNI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.10%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.58%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.16%) for HNI is above the 3 year average (10.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 16.94%
ROIC 12.16%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)14.39%
ROE(5y)12.08%
ROIC(3y)10.1%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
HNI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHNI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • HNI has a Profit Margin of 5.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: HNI outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
  • HNI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.75%, HNI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HNI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.49%, HNI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 41.49%
OM growth 3Y23.18%
OM growth 5Y4.73%
PM growth 3Y26.35%
PM growth 5Y2.34%
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
HNI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHNI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HNI is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HNI has more shares outstanding
  • HNI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HNI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HNI Yearly Shares OutstandingHNI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
HNI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHNI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • HNI has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that HNI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HNI has a Altman-Z score of 3.81. This is in the better half of the industry: HNI outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HNI is 1.80, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HNI, only 1.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.80, HNI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that HNI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HNI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HNI outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.8
Altman-Z 3.81
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC8.3%
HNI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHNI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that HNI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HNI has a Current ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HNI has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that HNI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HNI has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: HNI underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • HNI does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 0.85
HNI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHNI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.04% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.47% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, HNI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.15% in the last year.
  • HNI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.04%
EPS 3Y23.61%
EPS 5Y3.47%
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%1.73%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HNI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.06% on average per year.
  • HNI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 34.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.17%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y18.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y54.45%
Revenue Next 3Y34.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HNI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHNI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
HNI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHNI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.12, the valuation of HNI can be described as correct.
  • HNI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HNI is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HNI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say HNI is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.06, the valuation of HNI can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HNI is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.12
Fwd PE 12.06
HNI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHNI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HNI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HNI is cheaper than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HNI is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.02
EV/EBITDA 8.11
HNI Per share dataHNI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HNI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of HNI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HNI's earnings are expected to grow with 18.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)4.07
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y18.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HNI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, HNI pays a better dividend. On top of this HNI pays more dividend than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HNI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.65%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HNI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.58%.
  • HNI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • HNI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years26
HNI Yearly Dividends per shareHNI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • HNI pays out 44.63% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of HNI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y18.06%
HNI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHNI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HNI Dividend Payout.HNI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HNI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HNI CORP

NYSE:HNI (2/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 49.9571 +0.27 (+0.54%)

49.69

-2.03 (-3.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners94.88%
Inst Owner Change11.22%
Ins Owners1.61%
Ins Owner Change-12.57%
Market Cap2.28B
Revenue(TTM)2.59B
Net Income(TTM)141.60M
Analysts80
Price Target72.17 (45.24%)
Short Float %3.94%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.65%
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
DP44.63%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.18%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)28.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.82%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)28.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)28.21%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)82.31%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)68.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)5.6%
PT rev (3m)5.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.12
Fwd PE 12.06
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 12.02
P/OCF 9.11
P/B 2.72
P/tB 9.82
EV/EBITDA 8.11
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY8.29%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY8.32%
OCF(TTM)5.46
OCFY10.98%
SpS56.57
BVpS18.24
TBVpS5.06
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)4.07
Graham Number38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 16.94%
ROCE 15.82%
ROIC 12.16%
ROICexc 12.4%
ROICexgc 21.74%
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 41.49%
FCFM 7.31%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)14.39%
ROE(5y)12.08%
ROIC(3y)10.1%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
ROICexc(3y)10.32%
ROICexc(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc(3y)18.8%
ROICexgc(5y)18.69%
ROCE(3y)13.14%
ROCE(5y)12.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.96%
OM growth 3Y23.18%
OM growth 5Y4.73%
PM growth 3Y26.35%
PM growth 5Y2.34%
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.8
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 58.78%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.81%
Profit Quality 133.83%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 3.81
F-Score8
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)71.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)172.64%
Profit Quality(5y)207.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.04%
EPS 3Y23.61%
EPS 5Y3.47%
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
EPS Next Y17.17%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y18.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%1.73%
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y54.45%
Revenue Next 3Y34.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.25%
EBIT growth 3Y29.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.21%
EBIT Next Year66.39%
EBIT Next 3Y53.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.86%
FCF growth 3Y38.73%
FCF growth 5Y2.65%
OCF growth 1Y19.21%
OCF growth 3Y19.88%
OCF growth 5Y0.66%

HNI CORP / HNI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HNI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HNI.


Can you provide the valuation status for HNI CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to HNI CORP (HNI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of HNI stock?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of HNI CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HNI CORP (HNI) is 14.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.72.


How financially healthy is HNI CORP?

The financial health rating of HNI CORP (HNI) is 7 / 10.