19.67 USD
-0.27 (-1.35%)
HCKT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While HCKT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HCKT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HCKT was profitable.
HCKT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HCKT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years HCKT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.44%, HCKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
HCKT has a better Return On Equity (10.74%) than 69.32% of its industry peers.
HCKT has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCKT outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
HCKT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 27.20%. This is below the industry average of 29.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (27.20%) for HCKT is well above the current ROIC(11.47%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
HCKT has a Profit Margin of 3.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCKT outperforms 60.23% of its industry peers.
HCKT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HCKT has a Operating Margin of 8.19%. This is in the better half 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 of 37.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCKT outperforms 57.95% of its industry peers.
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.
HCKT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HCKT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HCKT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HCKT has an Altman-Z score of 5.99. This indicates that HCKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.99, HCKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCKT is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HCKT, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HCKT's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCKT outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that HCKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HCKT (0.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.88 indicates that HCKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HCKT (1.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that HCKT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCKT's Quick ratio of 1.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCKT outperforms 57.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCKT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.87%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.68% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.13% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.73% on average over the next years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.07 indicates a correct valuation of HCKT.
HCKT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HCKT is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
HCKT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.57, which indicates a very decent valuation of HCKT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HCKT is valued cheaper than 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, HCKT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HCKT.
HCKT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCKT is cheaper than 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HCKT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HCKT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.43, HCKT pays a better dividend. On top of this HCKT pays more dividend than 94.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, HCKT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HCKT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.93%!
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)7.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
116.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCKT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HCKT's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.23%
EPS Next 2Y0.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:HCKT (12/23/2025, 10:28:00 AM)
19.67
-0.27 (-1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.66%
Inst Owner Change3.1%
Ins Owners11.44%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap533.65M
Revenue(TTM)309.11M
Net Income(TTM)10.91M
Analysts84.44
Price Target28.9 (46.92%)
Short Float %5.36%
Short Ratio3.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.93%
DP116.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.74 | ||
| P/B | 5.25 | ||
| P/tB | 71.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY6.56%
OCF(TTM)1.54
OCFY7.85%
SpS11.39
BVpS3.75
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 | 5.99 |
F-Score5
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 Year26.07%
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 for HCKT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HACKETT GROUP INC/THE?
HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HCKT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is expected to decline by -6.5% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HCKT stock?
The dividend rating of HACKETT GROUP INC/THE (HCKT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 116.23%.