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

  • 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HCKT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 70.45% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.01%, HCKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HCKT (10.84%) is better than 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCKT is significantly above the industry average of 11.07%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.84%) for HCKT is well below the 3 year average (18.69%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HCKT had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCKT has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.72%, HCKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HCKT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HCKT has a Gross Margin of 38.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCKT outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • HCKT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HCKT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • HCKT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HCKT is higher compared to a year ago.
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 4.06 indicates that HCKT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HCKT has a better Altman-Z score (4.06) than 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HCKT is 2.34, which is a good value as it means it would take HCKT, 2.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.34, HCKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.32% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.11, HCKT is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 4.06
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.9%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that HCKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HCKT (1.72) 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.
  • HCKT has a Quick ratio (1.72) which 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

  • HCKT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.14%.
  • HCKT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.38% yearly.
  • HCKT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.62%.
  • Measured over the past years, HCKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.00% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HCKT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.58% on average per year.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of HCKT can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCKT indicates a rather cheap valuation: HCKT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HCKT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.75.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.62, 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, HCKT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 7.62
HCKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHCKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • HCKT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCKT is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HCKT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCKT is cheaper than 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.06
EV/EBITDA 12.06
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

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of HCKT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HCKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HCKT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%.
  • The stock price of HCKT dropped by -34.27% 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 1.22. 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 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.77%

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.
  • HCKT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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

  • 99.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCKT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • HCKT's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept 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 (3/31/2026, 11:52:24 AM)

12.855

+0.01 (+0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners80.27%
Inst Owner Change-9.25%
Ins Owners11.55%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap326.26M
Revenue(TTM)305.63M
Net Income(TTM)12.94M
Analysts84.44
Price Target24.14 (87.79%)
Short Float %4.67%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.77%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.32%
DP99.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-2.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.24
Fwd PE 7.62
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 10.06
P/OCF 8.09
P/B 4.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.06
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY12.14%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY13.12%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)1.59
OCFY12.35%
SpS12.04
BVpS2.68
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)0.47
Graham Number9.7
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 4.06
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 8 / 10 to HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 grow by 8.1% 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.69%.