H. B. Fuller Company

H. B. Fuller Company

50.89
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+0.23
(+0.45%)
3.36EPS
18.81P/E
3.45BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company carries a market capitalization of 3.45B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 5.40B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.45B
Enterprise Value5.40B

Important Dates

H. B. Fuller Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 20, 2027.

Earnings Date1/20/2027

Share Statistics

As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company has 53.79M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding53.79M

Valuation Ratios

As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.81. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.00, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.66.

PE Ratio18.81
PS Ratio1.00
PB Ratio1.66
P/TBV Ratio-9.13
P/FCF Ratio25.15
P/OCF Ratio10.82

Enterprise Valuation

As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.26 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.54 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.50 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. H. B. Fuller Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 22.57, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 5.40B versus a market cap of 3.45B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.54
EV / EBITDA9.26
EV / EBIT13.50
EV / FCF22.57

Financial Position

As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company maintains a current ratio of 1.80, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 99.50, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.42 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.80
Quick Ratio0.95
Debt / Equity99.50
Debt / EBITDA3.55
Interest Coverage4.42

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 9.39, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.33 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.55, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.98, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 487,214.72 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,200.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.67 indicates how many times H. B. Fuller Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)9.39
Return on Assets (ROA)3.55
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.33
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.98
Revenue Per Employee487,214.72
Employee Count7,200.00
Inventory Turnover4.67

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company recorded 61.46M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.27, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 243.20M, leaving 185.74M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax61.46M
Effective Tax Rate25.27

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company's stock has declined approximately 14.64% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 52.99, while the 200-day moving average is 58.69.

52-Week Price Change-14.64%
50-Day Moving Average52.99
200-Day Moving Average58.69

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company generated 3.51B in revenue and converted that into 185.74M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.36. EBITDA reached 583.74M, while operating income came in at 400.28M.

Revenue3.51B
Gross Profit1.12B
Operating Income400.28M
Pretax Income243.20M
Net Income185.74M
EBITDA583.74M
EBIT400.28M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.36

Balance Sheet

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As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company holds 114.10M in cash and equivalents against 2.07B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.96B. Total book value stands at 2.08B, with working capital of 620.36M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents114.10M
Total Debt2.07B
Net Debt1.96B
Equity (Book Value)2.08B
Book Value Per Share38.72
Working Capital620.36M

Cash Flow

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H. B. Fuller Company produced 322.89M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -182.12M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 140.77M - equivalent to 2.58 per share.

Operating Cash Flow322.89M
Capital Expenditures-182.12M
Free Cash Flow140.77M
FCF Per Share2.58

Margins

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company posted a gross margin of 32.01, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 11.41 and net profit margin of 5.29 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin32.01
Operating Margin11.41
Pretax Margin6.93
Profit Margin5.29
EBITDA Margin16.64

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company paid dividends of 0.94 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 27.64 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.98, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.76, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to H. B. Fuller Company shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.94
Payout Ratio27.64
Shareholder Yield3.76
FCF Yield3.98

Stock Splits

H. B. Fuller Company's most recent stock split took place on August 7, 2006 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date8/7/2006
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of May 31, 2026, H. B. Fuller Company has an Altman Z-Score of 3.60, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.60