HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:HNNA - US4258851009 - Common Stock
9.8 USD
-0.04 (-0.41%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HNNA. HNNA was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. HNNA is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. HNNA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
HNNA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HNNA has a better Return On Assets (6.24%) than 75.95% of its industry peers.
HNNA has a Return On Equity of 10.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HNNA outperforms 57.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.20%, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HNNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.26%. This is below the industry average of 7.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.26%) for HNNA is below the current ROIC(6.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROIC | 6.2% |
ROA(3y)4.08%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)7.98%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)6.03%
1.3 Margins
HNNA has a better Profit Margin (27.55%) than 71.31% of its industry peers.
HNNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.49%, HNNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HNNA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HNNA has a Gross Margin of 88.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HNNA outperforms 92.41% of its industry peers.
HNNA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.55% | ||
| GM | 88.17% |
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-4.42%
PM growth 3Y-0.24%
PM growth 5Y-1.5%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, HNNA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HNNA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HNNA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HNNA has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. 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.
The Altman-Z score of HNNA (2.42) is better than 72.15% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HNNA is 3.08, which is a good value as it means it would take HNNA, 3.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HNNA (3.08) is better than 81.86% of its industry peers.
HNNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HNNA (0.41) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
HNNA has a Current Ratio of 15.58. This indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 15.58, HNNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.89% of the companies in the same industry.
HNNA has a Quick Ratio of 15.58. This indicates that HNNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 15.58, HNNA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 15.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 15.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 58.03% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.33% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 32.04% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.03%
EPS 3Y-4.94%
EPS 5Y-8.33%
EPS Q2Q%2.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.05%
Sales Q2Q%3.47%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.84, the valuation of HNNA can be described as very cheap.
80.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HNNA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HNNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HNNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: HNNA is cheaper than 96.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HNNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HNNA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HNNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.89%, which is a nice return.
HNNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HNNA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HNNA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.18%.
HNNA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of HNNA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
42.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HNNA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.52%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:HNNA (11/6/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
9.8
-0.04 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.7%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners36.25%
Ins Owner Change3.03%
Market Cap76.34M
Revenue(TTM)35.82M
Net Income(TTM)9.87M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.08%
Short Ratio8.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.89% |
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.18%
DP42.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 5.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY12.76%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.65
FCFY16.87%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY17.59%
SpS4.6
BVpS12.39
TBVpS1.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROCE | 8.53% | ||
| ROIC | 6.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2004.62% | ||
| OM | 36.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.55% | ||
| GM | 88.17% | ||
| FCFM | 35.96% |
ROA(3y)4.08%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)7.98%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)6.03%
ROICexc(3y)7.44%
ROICexc(5y)8.49%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.86%
ROCE(5y)8.3%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.19%
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-4.42%
PM growth 3Y-0.24%
PM growth 5Y-1.5%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 214.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 15.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 15.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)333.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)295%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.4%
Profit Quality(3y)127.02%
Profit Quality(5y)126.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.03%
EPS 3Y-4.94%
EPS 5Y-8.33%
EPS Q2Q%2.46%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.05%
Sales Q2Q%3.47%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y69.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.59%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.16%
EBIT Next Year75923.5%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y103.12%
FCF growth 3Y-7.7%
FCF growth 5Y-8.48%
OCF growth 1Y89.99%
OCF growth 3Y-3.71%
OCF growth 5Y-8.41%
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 42.52%.