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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HFWA - US42722X1063 - Common Stock

24.31 USD
+0.22 (+0.91%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HFWA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HFWA was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. HFWA scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HFWA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally HFWA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HFWA was profitable.
In the past year HFWA had a positive cash flow from operations.
HFWA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HFWA had a positive operating cash flow.
HFWA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHFWA 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

HFWA's Return On Assets of 0.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HFWA outperforms 42.89% of its industry peers.
HFWA has a worse Return On Equity (6.33%) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.82%
ROE 6.33%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)7.5%
ROE(5y)7.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HFWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHFWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

HFWA has a Profit Margin of 24.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HFWA outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
HFWA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for HFWA so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.16%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HFWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHFWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HFWA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HFWA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HFWA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HFWA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HFWA Yearly Shares OutstandingHFWA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
HFWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHFWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of HFWA is 0.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HFWA, only 0.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.27, HFWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HFWA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HFWA (0.02) is better than 85.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.33%
HFWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHFWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
HFWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHFWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.78% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.49% on average over the past years.
HFWA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.51%.
Measured over the past years, HFWA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.78%
EPS 3Y-23.13%
EPS 5Y-7.49%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.36%
Sales Q2Q%33.1%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.24% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
HFWA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.41%
EPS Next 2Y34.56%
EPS Next 3Y31.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.91%
Revenue Next 2Y18.58%
Revenue Next 3Y12.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HFWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHFWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
HFWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHFWA 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 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.73 indicates a correct valuation of HFWA.
HFWA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HFWA is more expensive than 64.60% of the companies in the same industry.
HFWA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.83, which indicates a very decent valuation of HFWA.
HFWA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HFWA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say HFWA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.73
Fwd PE 10.83
HFWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHFWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HFWA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
HFWA Per share dataHFWA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HFWA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
HFWA's earnings are expected to grow with 31.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.56%
EPS Next 3Y31.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, HFWA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HFWA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.78. HFWA pays more dividend than 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, HFWA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.06%

5.2 History

The dividend of HFWA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.86%.
HFWA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HFWA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.86%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
HFWA Yearly Dividends per shareHFWA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

56.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HFWA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
HFWA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP56.54%
EPS Next 2Y34.56%
EPS Next 3Y31.24%
HFWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHFWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
HFWA Dividend Payout.HFWA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HFWA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:HFWA (1/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 24.31 0 (0%)

24.31

+0.22 (+0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Inst Owners87.68%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.57%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap825.57M
Revenue(TTM)236.84M
Net Income(TTM)57.22M
Analysts75
Price Target28.36 (16.66%)
Short Float %3.19%
Short Ratio5.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.06%
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.86%
DP56.54%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-28.63%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-28.63%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.12%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-26.47%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.97%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.92%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.02%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.73
Fwd PE 10.83
P/S 3.49
P/FCF 9.92
P/OCF 9.44
P/B 0.91
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY6.79%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY10.08%
OCF(TTM)2.58
OCFY10.59%
SpS6.97
BVpS26.62
TBVpS19.46
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.82%
ROE 6.33%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.16%
GM N/A
FCFM 35.13%
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)7.5%
ROE(5y)7.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.2%
PM growth 5Y-7.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.27
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 329.97%
Cap/Sales 1.79%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 145.4%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)261.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)215.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.33%
Profit Quality(3y)137.35%
Profit Quality(5y)123.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.78%
EPS 3Y-23.13%
EPS 5Y-7.49%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y53.41%
EPS Next 2Y34.56%
EPS Next 3Y31.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.38%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.36%
Sales Q2Q%33.1%
Revenue Next Year8.91%
Revenue Next 2Y18.58%
Revenue Next 3Y12.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.47%
FCF growth 3Y-2.83%
FCF growth 5Y-5.14%
OCF growth 1Y-20.91%
OCF growth 3Y-2.48%
OCF growth 5Y-6.96%

HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP / HFWA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HFWA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HFWA.


What is the valuation status for HFWA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP?

HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HFWA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA) is 14.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.


Is the dividend of HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP (HFWA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.54%.