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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1203
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
$194M
Gregory H. Trepp
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company designs, markets, and distributes small electric household and specialty housewares appliances. It offers air fryers, blenders, food processors, coffee makers, indoor electric grills, irons, juicers, mixers, slow cookers, toasters, and toaster ovens. The company also provides air purifiers under the TrueAir brand; consumer products under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor Silex brands.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = HBB 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 | |
$HBB Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co | 56 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 18.8x | 9.0x | 8.6% | 3.6% | 25.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 139.0x | $194M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 55.5/100. It ranks #1203 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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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
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.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 55 | 53 | +2NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 61 | 61 | 0NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 59 | 50 | +9ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 43 | 80 | -37DRAG |
| STABILITY | 64 | 63 | +1NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 25 | 12 | +13ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 7.6% vs WACC 8.9% (spread -1.3%)
GM 26% vs sector 44%, OM 5% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 4.05x
Rev growth 4%, 9yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA 11.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
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 Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB) as a Hold with a composite score of 55.5/100 at a current price of $19.39. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding 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 55.5/100 places it at rank #1203 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 4% and momentum in the 61th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
No Moat
Medium
Poor
Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 139% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co a Hold rating, with a composite score of 55.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1203 of 7,333 stocks, HBB 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.
With a quality score of 55/100, HBB shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 8.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 25.6% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 2.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
HBB's value score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 18.82x, an EV/EBITDA of 8.98x, a P/B ratio of 1.61x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
With an investment score of 43/100, HBB exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 3.5% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 3.6% (sector: 0.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
HBB demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 61/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 3.5% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.01 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.
With a stability score of 64/100, HBB exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 139.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co's short interest score of 25/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 139.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $194M (micro-cap), HBB carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
HBB pays a solid dividend yield of 3.3%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1203 of 7,333 overall (84th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 5.0% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While HBB 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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Short Int. (25) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 22% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 550% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 42% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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