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HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HNNA - US4258851009 - Common Stock

9.46 USD
+0.12 (+1.28%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM
9.2 USD
-0.26 (-2.75%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

HNNA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HNNA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. HNNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HNNA had positive earnings in the past year.
HNNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HNNA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HNNA had a positive operating cash flow.
HNNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHNNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HNNA (6.21%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
HNNA has a Return On Equity of 10.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: HNNA outperforms 60.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HNNA (6.22%) is better than 76.05% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HNNA is below the industry average of 7.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.22%) for HNNA is above the 3 year average (4.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.21%
ROE 10.19%
ROIC 6.22%
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)4.63%
ROIC(5y)5.47%
HNNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHNNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 28.03%, HNNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.69% of the companies in the same industry.
HNNA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HNNA has a better Operating Margin (36.99%) than 69.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HNNA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.33%, HNNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HNNA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.99%
PM (TTM) 28.03%
GM 88.33%
OM growth 3Y3.7%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y10.34%
PM growth 5Y3.6%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
HNNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHNNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HNNA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HNNA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HNNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HNNA Yearly Shares OutstandingHNNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M
HNNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHNNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.38 indicates that HNNA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.38, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HNNA is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take HNNA, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.02, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that HNNA is not too dependend on debt financing.
HNNA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is in the better half of the industry: HNNA outperforms 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.38
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HNNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHNNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

HNNA has a Current Ratio of 12.72. This indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HNNA has a better Current ratio (12.72) than 93.70% of its industry peers.
HNNA has a Quick Ratio of 12.72. This indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HNNA has a Quick ratio of 12.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. HNNA outperforms 93.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 12.72
Quick Ratio 12.72
HNNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHNNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.91% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, HNNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.72% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HNNA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.87% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HNNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.91%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.87%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-3.17%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
HNNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHNNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
HNNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHNNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.51, the valuation of HNNA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HNNA is valued cheaper than 82.77% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HNNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say HNNA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.51
Fwd PE N/A
HNNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHNNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HNNA is valued cheaper than 97.48% of the companies in the same industry.
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HNNA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.67
EV/EBITDA 3.13
HNNA Per share dataHNNA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HNNA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HNNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.89%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, HNNA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HNNA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of HNNA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.14%.
HNNA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HNNA has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
HNNA Yearly Dividends per shareHNNA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

HNNA pays out 42.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
HNNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.21%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
HNNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHNNA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
HNNA Dividend Payout.HNNA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HNNA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC

NASDAQ:HNNA (12/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 9.2 -0.26 (-2.75%)

9.46

+0.12 (+1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners16.14%
Inst Owner Change13.67%
Ins Owners36.93%
Ins Owner Change4.03%
Market Cap74.64M
Revenue(TTM)35.54M
Net Income(TTM)9.96M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio4.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.89%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.14%
DP42.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (0.1375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.51
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.1
P/FCF 5.67
P/OCF 5.41
P/B 0.76
P/tB 4.92
EV/EBITDA 3.13
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY13.32%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY17.64%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY18.48%
SpS4.5
BVpS12.39
TBVpS1.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.21%
ROE 10.19%
ROCE 8.51%
ROIC 6.22%
ROICexc 11.72%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 36.99%
PM (TTM) 28.03%
GM 88.33%
FCFM 37.04%
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)5.24%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)4.63%
ROIC(5y)5.47%
ROICexc(3y)8.41%
ROICexc(5y)8.81%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.34%
ROCE(5y)7.48%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y9.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.45%
OM growth 3Y3.7%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y10.34%
PM growth 5Y3.6%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 3.02
Debt/EBITDA 2.96
Cap/Depr 216.21%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 6.7
Cash Conversion 102.66%
Profit Quality 132.18%
Current Ratio 12.72
Quick Ratio 12.72
Altman-Z 2.38
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)368.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)264.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.22%
Profit Quality(3y)125.63%
Profit Quality(5y)128.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.91%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.5%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.87%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-3.17%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y48.11%
EBIT growth 3Y10.13%
EBIT growth 5Y3.03%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.1%
FCF growth 3Y15.97%
FCF growth 5Y6.21%
OCF growth 1Y48.67%
OCF growth 3Y16.74%
OCF growth 5Y5.37%

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC / HNNA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for HENNESSY ADVISORS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HNNA stock?

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) stock?

The dividend rating of HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.21%.