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H B Fuller Company (FUL)

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$60.97
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Profit since last BUY-1.12%
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08/28/2025: FUL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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6 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $66.2

1 Year Target Price $66.2

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$66.2 Target price
52w Low $47.16
Current$60.97
52w High $83.74

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18.41%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.33B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 33.14
1Y Target Price 66.2
Price to earnings Ratio 33.14
1Y Target Price 66.2
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.13
52 Weeks Range 47.16 - 83.74
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 47.16 - 83.74
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.46%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

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Profitability

Profit Margin 2.92%
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.02%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE 33.14
Forward PE 12.35
Enterprise Value 5305821129
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value 5305821129
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.13
Shares Outstanding 53963900
Shares Floating 53695685
Shares Outstanding 53963900
Shares Floating 53695685
Percent Insiders 0.28
Percent Institutions 98.69

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H B Fuller Company

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

H.B. Fuller was founded in 1887 by Harvey Benjamin Fuller. It initially produced wallpaper paste and has evolved into a global adhesives manufacturer through organic growth and acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives: Provides adhesives for disposable hygiene products, medical products, and packaging.
  • Engineering Adhesives: Offers adhesives, sealants, and coatings for transportation, electronics, and energy applications.
  • Construction Adhesives: Supplies adhesives, sealants, and coatings for building and construction projects.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Celeste Mastin is the current President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various functional departments reporting to executive leadership.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Advantrau00ae Hot Melt Adhesives: Used in packaging. Market share within packaging hot melts is estimated to be around 10-15%. Competitors include Henkel, Dow, and Arkema. Revenue not publicly disaggregated.
  • Swiftu00aelock Adhesives: Used in hygiene products. Market share is smaller, estimated around 5-10%. Competitors include Henkel, Arkema. Revenue not publicly disaggregated.
  • Cyberbondu00ae Engineering Adhesives: Used in electronics. Competitors include Henkel, 3M, and Lord Corporation. Revenue not publicly disaggregated.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The adhesives market is fragmented and growing, driven by demand in packaging, construction, and automotive sectors. Sustainability and regulatory compliance are key trends.

Positioning

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives manufacturer, with a focus on innovation and customer service. They compete on product performance, technical expertise, and global reach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global adhesives and sealants market is expected to reach approximately $75 - $80 billion USD by 2028. H.B. Fuller's revenue is a small portion of the total market, indicating room for growth. Its positioning depends on specific market segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global presence
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Strong R&D capabilities
  • Established customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
  • Dependence on economic cycles
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Higher debt compared to peers

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing sustainable adhesives
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Increased demand from packaging sector

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HENKY (HENKEL AG & CO KGAA)
  • DOOW (DOW)
  • AVNT (Avient)

Competitive Landscape

H.B. Fuller competes with larger and smaller players. Its competitive advantages include specialized product offerings, customer focus and global presence. Disadvantages include financial strength relative to the largest players.

Major Acquisitions

Apollo

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 256
  • Strategic Rationale: Expands construction adhesives portfolio and geographic reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: H.B. Fuller has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth in the mid-single digits. EPS is expected to grow at a faster pace due to cost efficiencies and margin improvements.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on high-growth end markets such as electronics and hygiene. Streamlining operations to improve profitability. Investments in sustainable adhesives.

Summary

H.B. Fuller is a solid company with a diverse product portfolio and global reach, experiencing steady growth. Its strengths are its diverse product portfolio and customer relationships, but it must manage raw material costs and competition. Opportunities lie in emerging markets and sustainable adhesives. It must watch out for economic downturns.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • H.B. Fuller Investor Relations
  • Market research reports
  • Financial news articles
  • Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About H B Fuller Company

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters 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 7500
Full time employees 7500

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 Construction Adhesives. 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 health 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 tile setting, 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.