FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:FBIN • US34964C1062
54.4 USD
+0.3 (+0.55%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
55.0044 USD
+0.6 (+1.11%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 4:43:54 PM
Overall FBIN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FBIN against 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While FBIN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. FBIN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FBIN was profitable.
- In the past year FBIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FBIN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- FBIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FBIN has a Return On Assets (5.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FBIN (13.77%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 10.22%, FBIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FBIN is in line with the industry average of 12.68%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.03% | ||
| ROE | 13.77% | ||
| ROIC | 10.22% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)8.36%
ROE(3y)23.34%
ROE(5y)23.03%
ROIC(3y)12.06%
ROIC(5y)10.94%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.30%, FBIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FBIN has grown nicely.
- FBIN has a better Operating Margin (15.99%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FBIN has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 45.40%, FBIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- FBIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.3% | ||
| GM | 45.4% |
OM growth 3Y-0.5%
OM growth 5Y5.04%
PM growth 3Y-13.98%
PM growth 5Y6.45%
GM growth 3Y3.54%
GM growth 5Y4.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- FBIN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- FBIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FBIN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, FBIN has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FBIN has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. This is not the best score and indicates that FBIN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.84, FBIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- FBIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.72. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FBIN would need 6.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FBIN has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that FBIN has dependencies on debt financing.
- FBIN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- FBIN has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that FBIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FBIN has a Current ratio of 1.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FBIN outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FBIN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of FBIN (0.94) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FBIN have decreased by -9.02% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, FBIN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.73% on average per year.
- FBIN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.78%.
- FBIN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.02%
EPS 3Y-10.34%
EPS 5Y2.73%
EPS Q2Q%-6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.38%
Sales Q2Q%-0.53%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FBIN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.96% on average per year.
- FBIN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.61%
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue Next Year-2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4.67%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.58, which indicates a correct valuation of FBIN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FBIN is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FBIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say FBIN is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.01, the valuation of FBIN can be described as correct.
- FBIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FBIN is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- FBIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FBIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FBIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of FBIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.35
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FBIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
- FBIN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.68. FBIN pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- FBIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FBIN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.74%.
- FBIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of FBIN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- FBIN pays out 36.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FBIN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.69%
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.04%
FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I / FBIN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FBIN.
What is the valuation status for FBIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) stock?
FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) stock?
The financial health rating of FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I sustainable?
The dividend rating of FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS I (FBIN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.69%.