HVT
NEUTRAL
$22.67
Live
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. · NYSE
Target $30.0
(+32.3%)
$17.76
52W Range
$27.67
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$366.94M
P/E
19.05
ROE
6.4%
Profit margin
2.6%
Debt/Equity
0.7
Dividend yield
5.73%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
HVT exhibits stable financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and a current price ($22.67) that aligns almost perfectly with its Graham Number ($22.60). While the forward P/E of 7.56 and a PEG ratio of 0.97 suggest the stock is undervalued relative to future earnings, the dividend payout ratio of 108.4% is unsustainable and poses a significant risk to income investors. Bearish insider sentiment and a 0/100 technical trend further offset the positive earnings surprise track record. The company is fundamentally sound but currently lacks a sustainable yield and strong internal conviction.
Key Strengths
Strong Forward P/E (7.56) suggesting significant earnings growth potential
PEG Ratio under 1.0 (0.97) indicating fair to undervalued pricing relative to growth
Stable financial health as evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.87
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3 of last 4 quarters)
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (108.4%) exceeding net income
Bearish insider activity with recent director sales
Very thin net profit margins (2.60%) leaving little room for error
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating lack of market momentum
High sensitivity to consumer cyclical spending in the home improvement sector
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$22.6
-0.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
75
65
50
70
20
AI Verdict
Fairly Valued / High Risk Yield
Key drivers: Graham Number alignment, Dividend sustainability crisis, Strong forward earnings outlook
Confidence
90%
Value
75/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price is at Graham Number
- Low Forward P/E
- Low Price/Sales (0.48)
Watchpoints
- Current P/E (19.05) is higher than intrinsic growth suggests
Future
65/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 9.5%
- Strong quarterly EPS surprises
Watchpoints
- Low overall earnings growth (3.8% YoY)
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +31.2%
Watchpoints
- 5Y return of -31.7% showing long-term struggle
Health
70/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
- Debt/Equity 0.70 is manageable
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score data missing
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High nominal yield (5.73%)
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio > 100% indicates dividend is not covered by earnings
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$22.67
Analyst Target
$30.0
Upside/Downside
+32.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HVT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
Primary
|
-31.7% | -10.0% | +31.2% | +14.3% | +6.4% | -3.0% |
|
DIN
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Peer
|
-61.9% | -47.0% | +47.6% | +3.4% | +6.9% | -4.5% |
|
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
Peer
|
-29.2% | -10.4% | +34.8% | +16.7% | -2.8% | -0.2% |
|
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-21.5% | -25.1% | +43.6% | +9.3% | +11.4% | +7.8% |
|
FWDI
Forward Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
-83.4% | -60.2% | -11.2% | -81.0% | -10.0% | +6.8% |
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-31.7%
3Y
-10.0%
1Y
+31.2%
6M
+14.3%
1M
+6.4%
1W
-3.0%
DIN
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-61.9%
3Y
-47.0%
1Y
+47.6%
6M
+3.4%
1M
+6.9%
1W
-4.5%
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-29.2%
3Y
-10.4%
1Y
+34.8%
6M
+16.7%
1M
-2.8%
1W
-0.2%
MCF
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.5%
3Y
-25.1%
1Y
+43.6%
6M
+9.3%
1M
+11.4%
1W
+7.8%
FWD
Forward Industries, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-83.4%
3Y
-60.2%
1Y
-11.2%
6M
-81.0%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+6.8%
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
19.05
Forward P/E
7.56
PEG Ratio
0.97
P/B Ratio
1.19
P/S Ratio
0.48
EV/Revenue
0.6
EV/EBITDA
10.05
Market Cap
$366.94M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.6%
Operating Margin
4.98%
Gross Margin
60.67%
ROE
6.41%
ROA
2.08%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.5%
Earnings Growth
+3.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+9.53%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+4.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.7
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.87
Good
Quick Ratio
0.94
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.76
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
60.4%
Op. Margin
4.7%
Net Margin
4.2%
Total Assets
$0.6B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
1.11x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
40%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-24
$0.51
+6.2% surprise
2025-10-29
$0.28
+16.7% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.17
+17.2% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing HVT against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
19.05
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-43.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
6.41%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-114.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.6%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-148.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.7
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-53.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.5%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-66.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.87
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-23.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $366.94M | 19.05 | 6.4% | 2.6% | $22.67 | |
|
DIN
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $369.34M | 25.5 | -% | 1.9% | $28.31 | Compare |
|
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $373.17M | 19.37 | 6.4% | 2.6% | $23.05 | Compare |
|
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $356.15M | 23.27 | 8.4% | 5.3% | $21.87 | Compare |
|
FWDI
Forward Industries, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $380.79M | - | -170.7% | -% | $4.58 | Compare |
HVT
Haverty...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$367M
P/E
19.1
ROE
6.4%
Price
$22.67
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | HARE RICHARD B | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 6,421 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | GILL JOHN LINWOOD | Officer | Stock Award | 4,816 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | SMITH CLARENCE H | Director | Stock Award | 23,469 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | BURDETTE STEVEN G | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 7,585 | - |
| 2025-12-12 | HAVERTY JOHN RAWSON JR. | Director | Sale | 9,831 | $244,492 |
| 2025-11-19 | HAVERTY JOHN RAWSON JR. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 4,523 | $101,394 |
| 2025-11-12 | SMITH CLARENCE H | Director | Stock Award | 688 | - |
HARE RICHARD B
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
6,421 shares
GILL JOHN LINWOOD
Officer
2026-02-27
4,816 shares
SMITH CLARENCE H
Director
2026-02-27
23,469 shares
BURDETTE STEVEN G
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
7,585 shares
HAVERTY JOHN RAWSON JR.
Director
2025-12-12
9,831 shares
·
$244,492
HAVERTY JOHN RAWSON JR.
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-11-19
4,523 shares
·
$101,394
SMITH CLARENCE H
Director
2025-11-12
688 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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