HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HWC • US4101201097
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This HWC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HWC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HWC was profitable.
- HWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years HWC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HWC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HWC (1.36%) is better than 82.98% of its industry peers.
- HWC has a better Return On Equity (10.85%) than 66.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)10.72%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HWC (31.94%) is better than 81.91% of its industry peers.
- HWC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HWC does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.94% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. HWC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HWC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- HWC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HWC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HWC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HWC is 1.56, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HWC, only 1.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HWC has a Debt to FCF ratio (1.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that HWC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, HWC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.63%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. HWC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HWC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.52%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.78% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.52%
EPS 3Y-1.41%
EPS 5Y8.33%
EPS Q2Q%6.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y3.64%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- HWC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. HWC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.02 indicates a correct valuation of HWC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HWC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- HWC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.82.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HWC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HWC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HWC is cheaper than 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
5. HWC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.57, HWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- HWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HWC grows each year by 10.83%, which is quite nice.
- HWC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HWC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.83%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- HWC pays out 31.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- HWC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
HWC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:HWC (4/21/2026, 3:31:05 PM)
68.89
-0.46 (-0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners97.2%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner Change0.66%
Market Cap5.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.52B
Net Income(TTM)484.03M
Analysts81.54
Price Target78.31 (13.67%)
Short Float %8.93%
Short Ratio8.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.83%
DP31.78%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.95%
Max EPS beat(2)2.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.95%
Max EPS beat(4)6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.46%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.16%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.15%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 | ||
| P/S | 3.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)5.73
EY8.32%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)6.41
FCFY9.31%
OCF(TTM)6.64
OCFY9.64%
SpS18.58
BVpS54.69
TBVpS42.52
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number83.9711 (21.89%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.36% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.94% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 34.52% |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)1.29%
ROE(3y)10.72%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC13.63%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)42.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.53%
Profit Quality(3y)121.17%
Profit Quality(5y)128.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.52%
EPS 3Y-1.41%
EPS 5Y8.33%
EPS Q2Q%6.43%
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y3.64%
Sales Q2Q%6.73%
Revenue Next Year5.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.02%
FCF growth 3Y-13.67%
FCF growth 5Y10.51%
OCF growth 1Y-13.42%
OCF growth 3Y-13.67%
OCF growth 5Y8.81%
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP / HWC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HWC.
What is the valuation status of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HWC stock?
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP?
The financial health rating of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.78%.