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.
- In the past year HWC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years HWC has always been profitable.
- HWC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HWC has a better Return On Assets (1.36%) than 84.51% of its industry peers.
- HWC's Return On Equity of 10.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HWC outperforms 69.82% 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 31.94%, HWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HWC has declined.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HWC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HWC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.56. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HWC (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HWC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HWC outperforms 46.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.11%
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.
- HWC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.33% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, HWC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.78% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HWC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.64% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. HWC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.80, the valuation of HWC can be described as very reasonable.
- HWC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HWC is cheaper than 61.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, HWC is valued rather cheaply.
- HWC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.72.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HWC.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, HWC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HWC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
5. HWC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.93%, HWC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, HWC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- HWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HWC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.83%!
- HWC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years33
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 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
HWC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
61.91
-0.19 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Earnings (Next)04-13 2026-04-13
Inst Owners94.73%
Inst Owner Change-1.06%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change0.65%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)1.52B
Net Income(TTM)484.03M
Analysts83.33
Price Target78.8 (27.28%)
Short Float %7.05%
Short Ratio7.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.83%
DP31.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years33
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%
PT rev (3m)9.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)5.73
EY9.26%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY10.28%
FCF(TTM)6.41
FCFY10.35%
OCF(TTM)6.63
OCFY10.72%
SpS18.56
BVpS54.62
TBVpS42.46
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.3
Graham Number83.91
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
WACC14.11%
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 Y11.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
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 Year5.84%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP?
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HWC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) is 10.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.
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%.