HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HCKT • US4046091090

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This HCKT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HCKT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HCKT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HCKT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • HCKT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years HCKT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HCKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHCKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

1.2 Ratios

  • HCKT has a better Return On Assets (6.27%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HCKT (19.01%) is better than 80.68% of its industry peers.
  • HCKT has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.84%) than 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • HCKT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.69%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.44%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.69%) for HCKT is well above the current ROIC(10.84%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.27%
ROE 19.01%
ROIC 10.84%
ROA(3y)13.51%
ROA(5y)16.52%
ROE(3y)27.52%
ROE(5y)36.28%
ROIC(3y)18.69%
ROIC(5y)20.7%
HCKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHCKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of HCKT (4.23%) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • HCKT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HCKT has a Operating Margin of 8.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCKT outperforms 67.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCKT has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.34%, HCKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCKT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.72%
PM (TTM) 4.23%
GM 38.34%
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-32.7%
PM growth 5Y13.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y4.64%
HCKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHCKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. HCKT Health Analysis

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 reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HCKT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • HCKT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HCKT Yearly Shares OutstandingHCKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
HCKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHCKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.00 indicates that HCKT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HCKT's Altman-Z score of 4.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCKT outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • HCKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HCKT would need 2.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.34, HCKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HCKT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.11, HCKT is not doing good in the industry: 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for HCKT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF 2.34
Altman-Z 4
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC9.53%
HCKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHCKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HCKT has a Current Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that HCKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HCKT has a Current ratio (1.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HCKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that HCKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HCKT (1.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.72
HCKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHCKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. HCKT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HCKT have decreased by -7.14% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, HCKT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.38% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, HCKT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.62% in the last year.
  • HCKT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
EPS 3Y1.54%
EPS 5Y17.38%
EPS Q2Q%-14.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.62%
Revenue growth 3Y1.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%-4.4%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.58% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HCKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.72%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HCKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHCKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
HCKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHCKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. HCKT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HCKT.
  • 85.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCKT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HCKT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say HCKT is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.38, the valuation of HCKT can be described as very cheap.
  • 85.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCKT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HCKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.38
HCKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHCKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCKT is valued cheaper than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.67
EV/EBITDA 11.67
HCKT Per share dataHCKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HCKT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of HCKT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HCKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%, HCKT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • The stock price of HCKT dropped by -38.66% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • HCKT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.21. HCKT pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HCKT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HCKT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.32%!
  • HCKT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • As HCKT did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
HCKT Yearly Dividends per shareHCKT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • HCKT pays out 99.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of HCKT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP99.69%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HCKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHCKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HCKT Dividend Payout.HCKT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HCKT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HCKT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HACKETT GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:HCKT (4/10/2026, 8:28:40 PM)

After market: 12.44 0 (0%)

12.44

-0.43 (-3.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners12.45%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap313.74M
Revenue(TTM)305.63M
Net Income(TTM)12.94M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.14 (94.05%)
Short Float %4.67%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
DP99.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.07%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)1.42%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.79%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.09%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.09%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.32%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.38
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 9.67
P/OCF 7.78
P/B 4.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.67
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY12.54%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY13.56%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY10.34%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY12.85%
SpS12.12
BVpS2.7
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number9.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.27%
ROE 19.01%
ROCE 16.9%
ROIC 10.84%
ROICexc 12.25%
ROICexgc 37.49%
OM 8.72%
PM (TTM) 4.23%
GM 38.34%
FCFM 10.61%
ROA(3y)13.51%
ROA(5y)16.52%
ROE(3y)27.52%
ROE(5y)36.28%
ROIC(3y)18.69%
ROIC(5y)20.7%
ROICexc(3y)21.64%
ROICexc(5y)25.91%
ROICexgc(3y)84.96%
ROICexgc(5y)138.96%
ROCE(3y)29.15%
ROCE(5y)32.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-50.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.08%
OM growth 3Y-22.26%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-32.7%
PM growth 5Y13.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y4.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF 2.34
Debt/EBITDA 2.38
Cap/Depr 151.87%
Cap/Sales 2.57%
Interest Coverage 17.02
Cash Conversion 126.64%
Profit Quality 250.61%
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.72
Altman-Z 4
F-Score5
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)125.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.6%
Profit Quality(3y)165.15%
Profit Quality(5y)146.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.14%
EPS 3Y1.54%
EPS 5Y17.38%
EPS Q2Q%-14.89%
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.62%
Revenue growth 3Y1.34%
Revenue growth 5Y5%
Sales Q2Q%-4.4%
Revenue Next Year0.41%
Revenue Next 2Y2.72%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-40.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.22%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year173.69%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.69%
FCF growth 3Y-15.75%
FCF growth 5Y-5.11%
OCF growth 1Y-15.56%
OCF growth 3Y-11.88%
OCF growth 5Y-1.77%

HACKETT GROUP INC/THE / HCKT Fundamental Analysis 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 9 / 10 to HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HACKETT GROUP INC/THE?

HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) stock?

The financial health rating of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE sustainable?

The dividend rating of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.69%.