ETD

We rate ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC (ETD) as a Hold with a composite score of 52.9/100 at a current price of $22.95. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling for existing holders. Our factors are split, and the overall profile suggests patience is warranted.

The rating is primarily driven by strength in stability (79th percentile) and value (76th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (34th percentile) and investment (50th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (37/100), Low uncertainty, and Standard capital allocation.

Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 52.9/100 places it at rank #1547 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $750M in market capitalization, ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC is a small-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.

Revenue contraction of -3% combined with momentum at the 34th percentile paints a cautious picture of the near-term business outlook. The market appears to be pricing in continued challenges, and a catalyst for reversal is not clearly visible from current data.

The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 61% (+18.4pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of 9% (+7.6pp vs sector) and net margins of 7.8%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 13%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.

At a current price of $22.95, ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC appears undervalued relative to its fundamentals. Our value factor score of 76/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The stock screens as attractively priced on a majority of these measures, suggesting the market may be underappreciating the underlying fundamentals.

The stock currently trades at a P/E of 12.8x (a 42% discount to the sector median of 22.3x), EV/EBITDA of 11.3x (near the sector median), P/B of 1.3x, P/S of 1.0x. The below-sector P/E suggests possible undervaluation or the market pricing in near-term headwinds.

We assign a Low uncertainty rating to ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. The company exhibits strong financial stability with a beta of 0.86, and a stability factor in the 79th percentile. The predictable nature of the business model and solid financial position reduce the range of potential outcomes, giving us confidence in our fair value estimate.

We identify no major risk factors at this time. The company's stability factor sits at the 79th percentile with quality at the 66th percentile, both of which support our low-risk assessment. The absence of material leverage, profitability, or volatility concerns reduces the likelihood of a permanent capital loss scenario.

Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 61% provide a buffer against cost pressures; above-average stability (79th percentile) suggests predictable business dynamics; a 6.14% dividend yield anchors total return. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile is favorable for long-term investors.

We rate ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC's capital allocation as Standard. Management has shown adequate — though not exceptional — stewardship of shareholder capital. Returns on equity stand at 9.8%, and the balance sheet is managed within acceptable parameters (D/E: 50%). Exemplary allocators typically sustain ROE above 20% and D/E below 50%; ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC falls short on at least one dimension.

There is room for improvement in optimizing the capital structure or enhancing shareholder returns. The 6.14% dividend yield provides some income return, but the overall capital allocation framework would benefit from either higher reinvestment returns, improved balance sheet efficiency, or increased shareholder distributions. We will monitor for signs of strategic improvement that could warrant an upgrade.

In summary, ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 52.9/100 (rank #1547 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (37/100, trend: stable), Low uncertainty, and Standard capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 61/100.

Our analysis supports a neutral stance on ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. While the quantitative profile is not weak enough to warrant selling, it lacks the multi-factor strength required for a buy recommendation. Existing holders should maintain positions and monitor for catalysts — either fundamental improvement or valuation compression — that would shift the risk-reward balance.