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H B Fuller Company(FUL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FUL
09/25/2026: FUL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
H.B. Fuller Company is a leading global industrial manufacturer specializing in adhesives, sealants, and bonding solutions. The company is known for its strong technical capabilities and diverse presence in both consumer-facing and industrial markets, providing a degree of stability through varying economic cycles. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its higher-margin Engineering Adhesives segment, particularly in sectors like automotive and electronics. Risks include exposure to volatile raw material costs, the complexity of managing debt from historical acquisitions, and intense competition from larger chemical conglomerates. It remains a potential fit for value and dividend-focused investors, with key developments to monitor including margin expansion and successful R&D in sustainable technologies.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth through acquisitions but operates in a mature, cyclical industry. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock often trends with broader industrial cycles, requiring a positive economic backdrop for momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | H.B. Fuller often trades at valuation multiples that appeal to investors looking for established, cash-generative industrial businesses. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company has a consistent track record of dividend payments, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While established, the company's exposure to commodity pricing and cyclical industrial demand introduces moderate volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock price is subject to industrial cycle swings and changes in input costs. |
| Valuation risk | Low | Trading multiples have historically remained reasonable relative to peers. |
| Competition risk (Specialty Chemicals) | Medium | The company faces constant pressure from global chemical giants with larger R&D budgets. |
| Business quality | Medium | It is a reliable manufacturer with a strong market position, though not immune to economic downturns. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is stable, though it is not a high-yield 'income play'. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful growth depends on the ongoing effective integration of strategic acquisitions. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -40.78% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.69B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.88 | 1Y Target Price 73.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.88 | 1Y Target Price 73.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 761.1K shares | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 46.70 - 68.05 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 46.70 - 68.05 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.47% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.36 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives | Adhesives for disposable hygiene, medical devices, and packaging. | This is a stable, recurring-revenue segment driven by consumer demand for packaged goods and health products. |
| Engineering Adhesives | High-tech bonding for automotive, electronics, and renewables. | This segment is the company's growth engine, leveraging high-tech industry trends like electrification. |
| Geography (Global) | Operations spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. | A balanced global footprint helps diversify revenue, though it exposes the company to varying regional economic conditions. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-09-23 | When After Market | Estimate 1.45 | Actual 1.52 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.56% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.07% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.88 | Forward PE 9.44 | Enterprise Value 4.66B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 |
Enterprise Value 4.66B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.34 | Shares Outstanding 53.82M | Shares Floating 53.54M |
Shares Outstanding 53.82M | Shares Floating 53.54M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.29 | Percent Institutions 106.66 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About H B Fuller Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Saint Paul, MN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Celeste Beeks Mastin | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 7100 | Website https://www.hbfuller.com |
Full time employees 7100 | Website https://www.hbfuller.com | ||
H.B. Fuller Company, together with its subsidiaries, formulates, manufactures, and markets adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, tapes, encapsulants, additives, and other specialty chemical products. It operates through three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives; Engineering Adhesives; and Building Adhesive Solutions. The Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives segment produces and supplies specialty industrial adhesives, such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven and hygiene, and medical and beauty. The Engineering Adhesives segment produces and supplies high performance industrial adhesives comprising reactive, light cure, two-part liquids, polyurethane, silicone, film, and fast cure products to the durable assembly, performance wood and textile, transportation, electronics, clean energy, aerospace and defense, appliance, heavy machinery, and insulating glass markets. The Construction Adhesives segment provides products used for commercial roofing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and insulation applications, as well as caulks and sealants for the consumer market and professional trade. The company sells its products directly to customers, as well as through distributors and retailers in North America, Latin America, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. H.B. Fuller Company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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