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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#430
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Chemicals
$3.3B
James J. Owens
H.B. Fuller Company formulates, manufactures, and markets adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, tapes, encapsulants, additives, and other specialty chemical products. The Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives segment produces and supplies specialty industrial adhesive products for applications in various markets, including food and beverage containers, flexible packaging, consumer goods, package integrity and re-enforcement, and non-durable goods. The Engineering Adhesive segment provides products used for tile setting, commercial roofing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and insulation applications.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = FUL ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$FUL FULLER H B CO | 63 | 77 | 86 | 50 | 20.2x | 15.5x | 8.9% | 3.4% | 30.7% | 10.2% | 5.0% | -2.7% | 1.5% | 101.0x | $3.3B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
FULLER H B CO (FUL) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 62.9/100. It ranks #430 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Headcount
7.0K
HQ Base
St. Paul, Minnesota
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for FUL.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 77 | 88 | -11DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 50 | 45 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 86 | 90 | -4NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 35 | 58 | -23DRAG |
| STABILITY | 80 | 85 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 44 | 41 | +3NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 28.0% vs WACC 8.3% (spread +19.7%)
GM 31% vs sector 44%, OM 10% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 1.82x
Rev growth -3%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 4.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 2.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate FULLER H B CO (FUL) as a Hold with a composite score of 62.9/100 at a current price of $65.72. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
FULLER H B CO 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 62.9/100 places it at rank #430 in our full universe.
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Value factor score of 86 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 101% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
FULLER H B CO represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns FULLER H B CO a Hold rating, with a composite score of 62.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #430 of 7,333 stocks, FUL presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
FUL earns a quality score of 77/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 8.9% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 30.7% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 5.0% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
FUL carries a solid value score of 86/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 20.16x, an EV/EBITDA of 15.51x, a P/B ratio of 1.79x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
FULLER H B CO's investment score of 35/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -2.7% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 3.4% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
FUL demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 50/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -2.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.95 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
FUL shows good financial stability with a score of 80/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
The short interest score of 44/100 for FUL suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 101.00x). With a $3.3B market cap (mid-cap), FULLER H B CO may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
FUL offers a modest dividend yield of 1.5%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
FULLER H B CO is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #430 of 7,333 overall (94th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.9% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 10.2% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While FUL currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Value (86) vs Investment (35) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 35% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 567% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 30% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Robert J Martsching, VP of H.B. Fuller, executed an insider transaction of 9,546 shares, netting approximately $300,000 through employee stock options. Despite recent sales stagnation, the company shows potential for modest EPS growth and could be a solid portfolio addition.
Police have release surveillance video showing a suspect in the shooting death of millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. at a senior facility in Maryland.
An 87-year-old man who was shot to death at a senior living facility in Potomac was a millionaire philanthropist, FOX News reports.
Millionaire philanthropist shot dead at upscale assisted living facility in Washington D.C. suburb. Robert Fuller Jr., 87, found with severe head trauma.
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