H B Fuller Company (FUL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
H B Fuller Company stock (FUL) is currently trading at $53.23. H B Fuller Company PE ratio is 17.92. H B Fuller Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.77. Analyst consensus price target for FUL is $70.43. WallStSmart rates FUL as Hold.
- FUL PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FUL PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FUL intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- FUL fair value vs current price
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- Is FUL undervalued or overvalued?
- H B Fuller Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FUL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FUL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FUL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · H B Fuller Company (FUL)
FUL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $126.50, offering a 47% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
H B Fuller Company (FUL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
H B Fuller Company (FUL) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
104.04% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.34x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 24.50% per year
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
H B Fuller Company (FUL) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -3.10%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
H B Fuller Company (FUL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.77), Price/Book (1.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 24.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.20) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -3.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.94%, Operating Margin at 12.50%, Profit Margin at 4.38%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.94% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -3.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FUL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FUL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.77x trades 26% below its historical average of 1.05x (9th percentile). The current valuation is 59% below its historical high of 1.88x set in Apr 2006, and 76% above its historical low of 0.44x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for H B Fuller Company (FUL) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
H B Fuller Company faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 3.5B with 310% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 438.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 794.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 59M in free cash flow and 107M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 310% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 184.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact H B Fuller Company.
Bottom Line
H B Fuller Company faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(185 last 3 months)
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About H B Fuller Company(FUL)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
HB Fuller Company formulates, manufactures and markets adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, tapes, encapsulants, additives and other specialty chemicals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.