HUBBELL INC (HUBB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HUBB • US4435106079
495.59 USD
+7.65 (+1.57%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
496 USD
+0.41 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:12:40 PM
Overall HUBB gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HUBB against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. HUBB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HUBB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. HUBB also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, HUBB could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HUBB was profitable.
- HUBB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years HUBB has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HUBB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HUBB has a better Return On Assets (11.49%) than 93.41% of its industry peers.
- HUBB has a Return On Equity of 23.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HUBB outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.21%, HUBB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HUBB is above the industry average of 9.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (14.28%) for HUBB is below the current ROIC(15.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.49% | ||
| ROE | 23.49% | ||
| ROIC | 15.21% |
ROA(3y)10.89%
ROA(5y)9.42%
ROE(3y)24.39%
ROE(5y)21.59%
ROIC(3y)14.28%
ROIC(5y)12.41%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.21%, HUBB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HUBB has grown nicely.
- HUBB has a better Operating Margin (20.68%) than 97.80% of its industry peers.
- HUBB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HUBB has a Gross Margin of 35.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: HUBB outperforms 78.02% of its industry peers.
- HUBB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.21% | ||
| GM | 35.31% |
OM growth 3Y15.35%
OM growth 5Y6.87%
PM growth 3Y13.25%
PM growth 5Y6.38%
GM growth 3Y7.31%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HUBB is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HUBB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- HUBB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HUBB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HUBB has an Altman-Z score of 6.18. This indicates that HUBB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HUBB has a better Altman-Z score (6.18) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HUBB is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take HUBB, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HUBB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. HUBB outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that HUBB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, HUBB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that HUBB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, HUBB is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that HUBB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- HUBB's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HUBB is outperformed by 62.64% of its industry peers.
- HUBB 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HUBB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.60%, which is quite good.
- HUBB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.29% yearly.
- HUBB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.82%.
- HUBB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.6%
EPS 3Y25.44%
EPS 5Y15.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.82%
Revenue growth 3Y10.3%
Revenue growth 5Y7.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.15%
3.2 Future
- HUBB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.68% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HUBB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.06%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.11%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.00, the valuation of HUBB can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HUBB is valued cheaper than 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HUBB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.41), we can say HUBB is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HUBB.
- 79.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HUBB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. HUBB is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HUBB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HUBB is valued cheaper than 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HUBB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- HUBB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.32
PEG (5Y)1.83
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, HUBB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, HUBB pays a better dividend. On top of this HUBB pays more dividend than 91.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HUBB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HUBB grows each year by 7.79%, which is quite nice.
- HUBB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HUBB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.79%
Div Incr Years17
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HUBB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- HUBB's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
HUBBELL INC / HUBB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HUBBELL INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HUBB.
What is the valuation status for HUBB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HUBBELL INC (HUBB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HUBBELL INC (HUBB) stock?
HUBBELL INC (HUBB) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of HUBBELL INC (HUBB) stock?
The financial health rating of HUBBELL INC (HUBB) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HUBB stock?
The dividend rating of HUBBELL INC (HUBB) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.59%.