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HAVERTY FURNITURE (HVT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HVT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4195961010 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

20.25  -0.22 (-1.07%)

After market: 20.25 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HVT scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HVT was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While HVT has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HVT may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth HVT also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make HVT a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HVT was profitable.
In the past year HVT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HVT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HVT had a positive operating cash flow.
HVT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHVT 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

HVT's Return On Assets of 3.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HVT outperforms 59.50% of its industry peers.
HVT has a better Return On Equity (6.49%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
HVT has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HVT outperforms 49.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HVT is below the industry average of 12.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.98%) for HVT is well below the 3 year average (10.44%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HVT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.08%
ROE 6.49%
ROIC 2.98%
ROA(3y)8.49%
ROA(5y)9.48%
ROE(3y)18.55%
ROE(5y)22.89%
ROIC(3y)10.44%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
HVT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHVT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

HVT has a better Profit Margin (2.76%) than 67.77% of its industry peers.
HVT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.78%, HVT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HVT has declined.
HVT has a better Gross Margin (60.74%) than 90.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HVT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.78%
PM (TTM) 2.76%
GM 60.74%
OM growth 3Y-38.05%
OM growth 5Y-4.06%
PM growth 3Y-32.47%
PM growth 5Y0.23%
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
HVT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHVT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HVT is still creating some value.
HVT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HVT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HVT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
HVT Yearly Shares OutstandingHVT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
HVT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHVT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.89 indicates that HVT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HVT has a better Altman-Z score (2.89) than 66.12% of its industry peers.
HVT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.89
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC9.81%
HVT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHVT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

HVT has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that HVT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.82, HVT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that HVT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HVT (1.18) is better than 80.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.18
HVT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHVT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HVT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.99%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.17% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, HVT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HVT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.99%
EPS 3Y-37.83%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%64.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-1.32%

3.2 Future

HVT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.66% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HVT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.27%
EPS Next 2Y44.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
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.
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.
HVT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHVT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HVT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHVT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94, HVT is valued correctly.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HVT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.82, HVT is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of HVT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HVT indicates a rather cheap valuation: HVT is cheaper than 86.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HVT to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say HVT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 8.2
HVT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHVT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HVT is valued cheaper than 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
75.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HVT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.2
EV/EBITDA 4.97
HVT Per share dataHVT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
HVT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HVT's earnings are expected to grow with 44.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)93.6
EPS Next 2Y44.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HVT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.19%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.28, HVT pays a better dividend. On top of this HVT pays more dividend than 92.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, HVT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.19%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HVT grows each year by 10.67%, which is quite nice.
HVT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of HVT decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HVT Yearly Dividends per shareHVT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

HVT pays out 102.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HVT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP102.57%
EPS Next 2Y44.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HVT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHVT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HVT Dividend Payout.HVT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HVT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HAVERTY FURNITURE

NYSE:HVT (5/23/2025, 8:22:18 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners89.16%
Inst Owner Change-2.55%
Ins Owners10.74%
Ins Owner Change4.9%
Market Cap327.04M
Analysts80
Price Target23.46 (15.85%)
Short Float %7%
Short Ratio5.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.19%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.67%
DP102.57%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)91%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.43%
Max EPS beat(2)223.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)44.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-61.85%
Max EPS beat(4)223.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)19.28%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)26.89%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)34.26%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.1%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.31%
PT rev (1m)-23.33%
PT rev (3m)-34.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 8.2
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 12.2
P/OCF 5.55
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 4.97
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY12.19%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY8.2%
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY18.01%
SpS44.76
BVpS19.04
TBVpS19.04
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)93.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.08%
ROE 6.49%
ROCE 3.88%
ROIC 2.98%
ROICexc 3.89%
ROICexgc 3.89%
OM 2.78%
PM (TTM) 2.76%
GM 60.74%
FCFM 3.71%
ROA(3y)8.49%
ROA(5y)9.48%
ROE(3y)18.55%
ROE(5y)22.89%
ROIC(3y)10.44%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)18.41%
ROICexgc(3y)13.79%
ROICexgc(5y)18.41%
ROCE(3y)13.58%
ROCE(5y)16.34%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-49.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-49.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8%
OM growth 3Y-38.05%
OM growth 5Y-4.06%
PM growth 3Y-32.47%
PM growth 5Y0.23%
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 148.5%
Cap/Sales 4.44%
Interest Coverage 123.13
Cash Conversion 141.33%
Profit Quality 134.38%
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 2.89
F-Score6
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)200.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)174.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)79.31%
Profit Quality(5y)101.86%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.99%
EPS 3Y-37.83%
EPS 5Y0.17%
EPS Q2Q%64.29%
EPS Next Y11.27%
EPS Next 2Y44.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.06%
Sales Q2Q%-1.32%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-70.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-44.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.04%
EBIT Next Year375.13%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.17%
FCF growth 3Y-24.82%
FCF growth 5Y-10.46%
OCF growth 1Y-39.4%
OCF growth 3Y-15.37%
OCF growth 5Y-1.46%