FUL
BULLISH
$62.83
Live
H.B. Fuller Company · NYSE
Target $70.43
(+12.1%)
$48.71
52W Range
$68.63
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$3.42B
P/E
21.74
ROE
8.3%
Profit margin
4.6%
Debt/Equity
1.08
Dividend yield
1.56%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
H.B. Fuller exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust operational efficiency. While the current price of $62.83 sits above the Graham Number ($49.65), it remains well below the growth-based intrinsic value of $85.26. The company is experiencing a divergence between declining revenue (-2.30%) and surging earnings growth (58.30%), suggesting significant margin expansion or cost optimization. Despite a bearish technical trend, the attractive forward P/E of 12.22 and analyst buy ratings support a positive outlook.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Significant year-over-year earnings growth of 58.30%
Attractive forward P/E ratio (12.22) compared to current P/E (21.74)
Healthy liquidity with a current ratio of 1.92
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 32.53%
Key Risks
Negative revenue growth (-2.30% YoY) indicating top-line stagnation
High PEG ratio (2.20) suggesting potential overvaluation relative to growth
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Moderate debt-to-equity ratio (1.08) slightly above sector average
Low dividend yield (1.56%) providing limited income support
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$68.5
+9.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
67
Strong
70
60
65
85
55
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental health with valuation upside, tempered by stagnant revenue.
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Forward P/E, Earnings Growth, Intrinsic Value Gap
Confidence
80%
Value
70/100
P/E 21.74, Forward P/E 12.22, Graham Number $49.65
Positives
- Price is below intrinsic value ($85.26)
- Forward P/E is significantly lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Trading at a premium to the Graham Number ($49.65)
Future
60/100
Rev Growth -2.30%, Earnings Growth 58.30%
Positives
- Strong earnings growth trajectory
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
Past
65/100
1Y Change +16%, 5Y Change -2.3%
Positives
- Positive 1-year price return (+16%)
- Consistent earnings beat in 3 of last 4 quarters
Watchpoints
- Flat to negative 5-year price change (-2.3%)
Health
85/100
Piotroski F-Score 7/9, Current Ratio 1.92
Positives
- Strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
- Current ratio of 1.92 indicates strong short-term solvency
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity slightly above 1.0
Dividend
55/100
Yield 1.56%, Payout 32.53%
Positives
- Low payout ratio (32.53%) ensures safety
Watchpoints
- Low yield (1.56%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$62.83
Analyst Target
$70.43
Upside/Downside
+12.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FUL and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FUL
H.B. Fuller Company
Primary
|
-2.3% | +1.9% | +16.0% | +2.5% | +10.8% | -2.5% |
|
AVNT
Avient Corporation
Peer
|
+2.3% | +3.4% | -10.2% | +11.9% | +19.3% | +4.9% |
|
BCC
Boise Cascade Company
Peer
|
+115.8% | +37.2% | -33.7% | -3.8% | +12.9% | -1.4% |
|
FSM
Fortuna Mining Corp.
Peer
|
+61.0% | +176.1% | +67.5% | +25.9% | +7.9% | -5.4% |
|
HWKN
Hawkins, Inc.
Peer
|
+370.3% | +246.8% | +34.8% | -11.0% | +0.1% | -2.3% |
FUL
H.B. Fuller Company
Primary
5Y
-2.3%
3Y
+1.9%
1Y
+16.0%
6M
+2.5%
1M
+10.8%
1W
-2.5%
AVN
Avient Corporation
Peer
5Y
+2.3%
3Y
+3.4%
1Y
-10.2%
6M
+11.9%
1M
+19.3%
1W
+4.9%
BCC
Boise Cascade Company
Peer
5Y
+115.8%
3Y
+37.2%
1Y
-33.7%
6M
-3.8%
1M
+12.9%
1W
-1.4%
FSM
Fortuna Mining Corp.
Peer
5Y
+61.0%
3Y
+176.1%
1Y
+67.5%
6M
+25.9%
1M
+7.9%
1W
-5.4%
HWK
Hawkins, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+370.3%
3Y
+246.8%
1Y
+34.8%
6M
-11.0%
1M
+0.1%
1W
-2.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.74
Forward P/E
12.22
PEG Ratio
2.2
P/B Ratio
1.66
P/S Ratio
0.99
EV/Revenue
1.6
EV/EBITDA
9.46
Market Cap
$3.42B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
4.62%
Operating Margin
8.4%
Gross Margin
31.88%
ROE
8.32%
ROA
4.96%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-2.3%
Earnings Growth
+58.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-2.26%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+58.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.08
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.92
Good
Quick Ratio
0.96
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.98
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.8B
Gross Margin
30.6%
Op. Margin
6.7%
Net Margin
2.7%
Total Assets
$5.2B
Liabilities
$3.2B
Equity
$2.1B
Debt/Equity
1.53x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
1552%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-24
$N/A
2026-03-25
$0.57
+2.7% surprise
2026-01-14
$1.28
+5.7% surprise
2025-09-24
$1.26
+1.9% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing FUL against 128 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(10 bullish, 49 neutral, 69 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.74
This Stock
vs
40.02
Sector Avg
-45.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.32%
This Stock
vs
-7.91%
Sector Avg
-205.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
4.62%
This Stock
vs
-5.89%
Sector Avg
-178.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.08
This Stock
vs
0.97
Sector Avg
+11.0%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-2.3%
This Stock
vs
37.88%
Sector Avg
-106.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.92
This Stock
vs
5.43
Sector Avg
-64.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FUL
H.B. Fuller Company
|
BULLISH | $3.42B | 21.74 | 8.3% | 4.6% | $62.83 | |
|
AVNT
Avient Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $3.42B | 30.66 | 4.8% | 3.5% | $37.4 | Compare |
|
BCC
Boise Cascade Company
|
NEUTRAL | $3.15B | 16.63 | 9.0% | 3.0% | $84.33 | Compare |
|
FSM
Fortuna Mining Corp.
|
BULLISH | $3.13B | 12.08 | 18.0% | 30.4% | $10.27 | Compare |
|
HWKN
Hawkins, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.1B | 37.49 | 16.9% | 7.8% | $148.1 | Compare |
FUL
H.B. Fuller Company
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$3.4B
P/E
21.7
ROE
8.3%
Price
$62.83
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | RASMUSSEN TRANGSRUD TERESA J | Director | Stock Award | 1,000 | $65,830 |
| 2026-04-07 | MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 5,170 | $295,104 |
| 2026-02-04 | MAGALHAES JOAO | Officer | Stock Award | 519 | - |
| 2026-01-27 | CORKREAN JOHN J. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,441 | - |
| 2026-01-27 | MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 7,933 | - |
| 2026-01-27 | MARTSCHING ROBERT J | Officer | Stock Award | 269 | - |
| 2026-01-27 | CAMPE HEATHER A | Officer | Option Exercise | 634 | $37,920 |
| 2026-01-27 | MALIK MUHAMMAD SHAHBAZ | Officer | Option Exercise | 600 | $35,886 |
| 2026-01-27 | WEAVER NATHAN D | Officer | Option Exercise | 870 | $52,035 |
| 2026-01-27 | EAST JAMES J | Officer | Option Exercise | 870 | $52,035 |
| 2026-01-27 | OGUNSANYA GREGORY O | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 600 | $35,886 |
| 2026-01-27 | DU XINYU | Officer | Option Exercise | 448 | $26,795 |
| 2026-01-27 | LORENZ LAURA J | Officer | Stock Award | 1,620 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | CORKREAN JOHN J. | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 1,404 | $84,338 |
| 2026-01-26 | MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 5,851 | - |
RASMUSSEN TRANGSRUD TERESA J
Director
2026-04-17
1,000 shares
·
$65,830
MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-07
5,170 shares
·
$295,104
MAGALHAES JOAO
Officer
2026-02-04
519 shares
CORKREAN JOHN J.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-27
1,441 shares
MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-27
7,933 shares
MARTSCHING ROBERT J
Officer
2026-01-27
269 shares
CAMPE HEATHER A
Officer
2026-01-27
634 shares
·
$37,920
MALIK MUHAMMAD SHAHBAZ
Officer
2026-01-27
600 shares
·
$35,886
WEAVER NATHAN D
Officer
2026-01-27
870 shares
·
$52,035
EAST JAMES J
Officer
2026-01-27
870 shares
·
$52,035
OGUNSANYA GREGORY O
General Counsel
2026-01-27
600 shares
·
$35,886
DU XINYU
Officer
2026-01-27
448 shares
·
$26,795
LORENZ LAURA J
Officer
2026-01-27
1,620 shares
CORKREAN JOHN J.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-26
1,404 shares
·
$84,338
MASTIN CELESTE BEEKS
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-26
5,851 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
10-Q
DEF 14A
10-K
FUL submitted its Form 10-K on January 22, 2026, which includes sections on business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis. No specific financial metrics or risk details were provided in the available excerpts to determine current performance or specific threats.
8-K
10-Q
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
7 analysts
Citigroup
2026-03-30
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-03-27
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-03-19
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-16
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-01-16
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2025-11-21
Neutral
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