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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HCKT. HCKT was compared to 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. HCKT gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HCKT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HCKT was profitable.
- In the past year HCKT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HCKT has been profitable.
- HCKT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HCKT has a Return On Assets of 5.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCKT outperforms 71.59% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.74%, HCKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.47%, HCKT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCKT is in line with the industry average of 29.09%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.47%) for HCKT is well below the 3 year average (27.20%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HCKT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.74% | ||
| ROIC | 11.47% |
ROA(3y)18.77%
ROA(5y)15.84%
ROE(3y)44.51%
ROE(5y)33.26%
ROIC(3y)27.2%
ROIC(5y)22.5%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.53%, HCKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCKT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- HCKT's Operating Margin of 8.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCKT outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCKT has grown nicely.
- HCKT has a Gross Margin (37.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCKT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 37.78% |
OM growth 3Y-5.13%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-14.08%
PM growth 5Y2.74%
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HCKT is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HCKT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HCKT has less shares outstanding
- HCKT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HCKT has an Altman-Z score of 6.05. This indicates that HCKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HCKT has a Altman-Z score of 6.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCKT outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
- HCKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HCKT (1.25) is better than 76.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that HCKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, HCKT is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC9.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- HCKT has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that HCKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.88, HCKT is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that HCKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HCKT has a Quick ratio of 1.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCKT outperforms 57.95% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for HCKT is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.87% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, HCKT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.71% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HCKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.68% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HCKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.87%
EPS 3Y8.65%
EPS 5Y10.71%
EPS Q2Q%-13.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y2.13%
Sales Q2Q%-8.36%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HCKT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.59% on average per year.
- HCKT is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.5%
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.48, which indicates a correct valuation of HCKT.
- 84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCKT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HCKT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96, the valuation of HCKT can be described as very reasonable.
- HCKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HCKT is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HCKT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HCKT is cheaper than 60.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCKT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of HCKT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HCKT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
- HCKT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.43. HCKT pays more dividend than 94.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCKT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HCKT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.93%!
- HCKT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- HCKT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- HCKT pays out 116.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HCKT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.23%
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners87.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners11.44%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap551.82M
Revenue(TTM)309.11M
Net Income(TTM)10.91M
Analysts84.44
Price Target28.9 (42.08%)
Short Float %4.25%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.93%
DP116.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)11.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.03%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.88%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.05%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.06%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.62%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.43 | ||
| P/tB | 73.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY8.01%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY6.34%
OCF(TTM)1.54
OCFY7.59%
SpS11.39
BVpS3.75
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number11.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.74% | ||
| ROCE | 16.02% | ||
| ROIC | 11.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.26% | ||
| OM | 8.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 37.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.32% |
ROA(3y)18.77%
ROA(5y)15.84%
ROE(3y)44.51%
ROE(5y)33.26%
ROIC(3y)27.2%
ROIC(5y)22.5%
ROICexc(3y)33.26%
ROICexc(5y)28.91%
ROICexgc(3y)192.93%
ROICexgc(5y)166.38%
ROCE(3y)38.01%
ROCE(5y)31.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.53%
OM growth 3Y-5.13%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-14.08%
PM growth 5Y2.74%
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 138.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 320.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.05 |
F-Score5
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)119.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.24%
Profit Quality(3y)125.92%
Profit Quality(5y)249.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.87%
EPS 3Y8.65%
EPS 5Y10.71%
EPS Q2Q%-13.95%
EPS Next Y-6.5%
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y2.13%
Sales Q2Q%-8.36%
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.31%
EBIT growth 5Y5.25%
EBIT Next Year25.87%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.58%
FCF growth 3Y0.42%
FCF growth 5Y2.93%
OCF growth 1Y14.29%
OCF growth 3Y0.98%
OCF growth 5Y2.42%
HACKETT GROUP INC/THE / HCKT FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HCKT.
What is the valuation status of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) stock?
HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HACKETT GROUP INC/THE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is expected to decline by -6.5% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) stock?
The dividend rating of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 116.23%.