HNI CORP (HNI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HNI • US4042511000

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-0.59 (-1.3%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:08:46 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

HNI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While HNI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HNI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. HNI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make HNI suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HNI was profitable.
  • In the past year HNI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • HNI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years HNI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
HNI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHNI 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.68%, HNI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of HNI (16.94%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.16%, HNI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HNI is in line with the industry average of 10.62%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.16%) for HNI is above the 3 year average (10.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 16.94%
ROIC 12.16%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)14.39%
ROE(5y)12.08%
ROIC(3y)10.1%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
HNI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHNI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • HNI has a better Profit Margin (5.46%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HNI has grown nicely.
  • HNI has a Operating Margin of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: HNI outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HNI has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 41.49%, HNI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 41.49%
OM growth 3Y23.18%
OM growth 5Y4.73%
PM growth 3Y26.35%
PM growth 5Y2.34%
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
HNI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHNI 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

  • HNI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for HNI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HNI Yearly Shares OutstandingHNI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
HNI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHNI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.64 indicates that HNI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.64, HNI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HNI is 1.80, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HNI, only 1.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HNI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.80 is amongst the best of the industry. HNI outperforms 83.75% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that HNI is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HNI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.40) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.8
Altman-Z 3.64
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.21%
HNI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHNI 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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that HNI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.33, HNI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that HNI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HNI (0.85) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 0.85
HNI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHNI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.73% over the past year.
  • HNI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.73%
EPS 3Y16.69%
EPS 5Y14.35%
EPS Q2Q%-4.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.27%

3.2 Future

  • HNI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.28% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HNI will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 53.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.41%
EPS Next 2Y20.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year127.46%
Revenue Next 2Y53.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
HNI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHNI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
HNI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHNI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.92 indicates a correct valuation of HNI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HNI is valued cheaper than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. HNI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.91, the valuation of HNI can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HNI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HNI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.92
Fwd PE 10.91
HNI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHNI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HNI is valued cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 88.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HNI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.88
EV/EBITDA 7.25
HNI Per share dataHNI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of HNI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HNI's earnings are expected to grow with 20.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y20.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HNI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, HNI pays a better dividend. On top of this HNI pays more dividend than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HNI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HNI has a limited annual growth rate of 3.58%.
  • HNI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • HNI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years26
HNI Yearly Dividends per shareHNI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • HNI pays out 44.63% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • HNI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP44.63%
EPS Next 2Y20.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HNI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHNI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HNI Dividend Payout.HNI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HNI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HNI CORP

NYSE:HNI (2/27/2026, 8:08:46 PM)

After market: 44.96 0 (0%)

44.96

-0.59 (-1.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners94.88%
Inst Owner Change27.26%
Ins Owners1.61%
Ins Owner Change-5.67%
Market Cap2.06B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)141.60M
Analysts80
Price Target72.17 (60.52%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
DP44.63%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date03-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.18%
Min EPS beat(2)1.98%
Max EPS beat(2)28.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.82%
Min EPS beat(4)1.98%
Max EPS beat(4)28.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)28.21%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)82.31%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)68.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)5.6%
PT rev (3m)5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.92
Fwd PE 10.91
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 10.88
P/OCF 8.24
P/B 2.47
P/tB 8.88
EV/EBITDA 7.25
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY7.74%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)5.46
OCFY12.14%
SpS56.57
BVpS18.24
TBVpS5.06
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number37.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 16.94%
ROCE 15.82%
ROIC 12.16%
ROICexc 12.4%
ROICexgc 21.74%
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 5.46%
GM 41.49%
FCFM 7.31%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)14.39%
ROE(5y)12.08%
ROIC(3y)10.1%
ROIC(5y)9.3%
ROICexc(3y)10.32%
ROICexc(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc(3y)18.8%
ROICexgc(5y)18.69%
ROCE(3y)13.14%
ROCE(5y)12.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.96%
OM growth 3Y23.18%
OM growth 5Y4.73%
PM growth 3Y26.35%
PM growth 5Y2.34%
GM growth 3Y5.48%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.8
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 58.78%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.81%
Profit Quality 133.83%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 3.64
F-Score8
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)71.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)172.64%
Profit Quality(5y)207.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.73%
EPS 3Y16.69%
EPS 5Y14.35%
EPS Q2Q%-4.6%
EPS Next Y18.41%
EPS Next 2Y20.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.27%
Revenue Next Year127.46%
Revenue Next 2Y53.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.25%
EBIT growth 3Y29.3%
EBIT growth 5Y7.21%
EBIT Next Year66.69%
EBIT Next 3Y53.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.86%
FCF growth 3Y38.73%
FCF growth 5Y2.65%
OCF growth 1Y19.21%
OCF growth 3Y19.88%
OCF growth 5Y0.66%

HNI CORP / HNI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HNI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HNI.


Can you provide the valuation status for HNI CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to HNI CORP (HNI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of HNI stock?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of HNI CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HNI CORP (HNI) is 12.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.47.


How financially healthy is HNI CORP?

The financial health rating of HNI CORP (HNI) is 5 / 10.