HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HNNAUS4258851009

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This HNNA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HNNA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HNNA was profitable.
  • HNNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HNNA has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HNNA (5.68%) is better than 72.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HNNA (9.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HNNA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HNNA outperforms 71.90% of its industry peers.
  • HNNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.63%. This is below the industry average of 7.15%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.63%) for HNNA is below the current ROIC(5.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.68%
ROE 9.16%
ROIC 5.59%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • HNNA has a better Profit Margin (26.52%) than 67.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HNNA has grown nicely.
  • HNNA has a better Operating Margin (34.90%) than 65.29% of its industry peers.
  • HNNA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.12%, HNNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNNA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.9%
PM (TTM) 26.52%
GM 88.12%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. HNNA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HNNA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HNNA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • HNNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HNNA Yearly Shares OutstandingHNNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • HNNA has an Altman-Z score of 2.12. This is not the best score and indicates that HNNA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.12, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HNNA is 3.42, which is a good value as it means it would take HNNA, 3.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.42, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that HNNA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HNNA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40. This is in the better half of the industry: HNNA outperforms 68.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 3.42
Altman-Z 2.12
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HNNA has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.75, HNNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HNNA has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HNNA's Quick ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HNNA outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
HNNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHNNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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3. HNNA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HNNA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.26%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.83% in the past year.
  • HNNA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.26%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%-32.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.83%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.3%

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 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. HNNA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of HNNA.
  • 71.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HNNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HNNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say HNNA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.44
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

  • HNNA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HNNA is cheaper than 98.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HNNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: HNNA is cheaper than 83.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.57
EV/EBITDA 0.39
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

  • The decent profitability rating of HNNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HNNA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.18%, HNNA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HNNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.96.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, HNNA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.18%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 46.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HNNA. 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.
DP46.58%
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 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

HNNA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC

NASDAQ:HNNA (3/16/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 10.13 +0.42 (+4.33%)

9.71

-0.02 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners19.4%
Inst Owner Change-9.69%
Ins Owners36.42%
Ins Owner Change6.49%
Market Cap76.61M
Revenue(TTM)34.15M
Net Income(TTM)9.06M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio0.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.18%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.14%
DP46.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-18
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 8.44
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 6.57
P/OCF 6.27
P/B 0.77
P/tB 4.6
EV/EBITDA 0.39
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY11.84%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY15.22%
OCF(TTM)1.55
OCFY15.95%
SpS4.33
BVpS12.54
TBVpS2.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.27
Graham Number18.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.68%
ROE 9.16%
ROCE 10.28%
ROIC 5.59%
ROICexc 10.39%
ROICexgc 524.46%
OM 34.9%
PM (TTM) 26.52%
GM 88.12%
FCFM 34.14%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 3.42
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 189.83%
Cap/Sales 1.64%
Interest Coverage 6.07
Cash Conversion 100.04%
Profit Quality 128.74%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
Altman-Z 2.12
F-Score5
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)2.26%
EPS 3Y15.77%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%-32.77%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.83%
Revenue growth 3Y6.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.3%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.66%
EBIT growth 3Y10.13%
EBIT growth 5Y3.03%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.19%
FCF growth 3Y15.97%
FCF growth 5Y6.21%
OCF growth 1Y61.2%
OCF growth 3Y16.74%
OCF growth 5Y5.37%

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC / HNNA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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


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HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) is 8.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.