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H B Fuller Company (FUL)

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$60.15
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Profit since last BUY2.59%
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06/30/2025: FUL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $64.8

1 Year Target Price $64.8

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$64.8Target price
Low$47.35
Current$60.15
high$86.73

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -13.06%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.33B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 33.55
1Y Target Price 64.8
Price to earnings Ratio 33.55
1Y Target Price 64.8
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.11
52 Weeks Range 47.35 - 86.73
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 47.35 - 86.73
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.52%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

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 2025-06-24
When Before Market
Estimate 1.0833
Actual 1.18

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 33.55
Forward PE 14.47
Enterprise Value 5346833682
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value 5346833682
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.21
Shares Outstanding 53963900
Shares Floating 53703240
Shares Outstanding 53963900
Shares Floating 53703240
Percent Insiders 0.28
Percent Institutions 102.04

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 64.8
Buy -
Strong Buy 2
Buy -
Strong Buy 2
Hold 3
Sell 1
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H B Fuller Company

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

H.B. Fuller Company was founded in 1887. It began as a single proprietorship and evolved into a global adhesives manufacturer through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. A key milestone was expanding beyond paste and glue into more specialized adhesive solutions for various industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives: Formulates and manufactures adhesives used in disposable hygiene products, medical products, and consumer packaging.
  • Engineering Adhesives: Develops and supplies adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the transportation, electronics, energy, appliance, and durable assembly markets.
  • Construction Adhesives: Provides adhesives, sealants, and building materials for the residential and commercial construction markets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Celeste Mastin is the President and CEO. The company operates with a global structure, organized into business segments based on the markets they serve.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Hygiene Adhesives: Adhesives for diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence products. Competitors include Henkel and Arkema. Market share data is not consistently broken down for this specific sub-segment within the broader adhesives market, but H.B. Fuller holds a significant position. This makes up a significant portion of the hygiene, health and consumable adhesives.
  • Packaging Adhesives: Adhesives for food and beverage packaging, corrugated boxes, and other packaging applications. Revenue is significant due to the high volume of packaging used across industries. Competitors include Henkel and Arkema.
  • Durable Assembly Adhesives: Adhesives used in the manufacturing of appliances, electronics, and other durable goods. These are more specialized and higher margin compared to the packaging segment. Competitors include Henkel and 3M.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The adhesives market is driven by packaging, construction, and durable goods manufacturing. It is influenced by factors such as economic growth, regulatory changes, and sustainability trends.

Positioning

H.B. Fuller is a major player in the global adhesives market, with a focus on specialized applications and customer-specific solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its technology, application expertise, and global reach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global adhesives and sealants market is estimated to be over $70 billion USD. H.B. Fuller's TAM is a significant portion of this, and the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the market's growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global presence
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Strong application expertise
  • Focus on innovation
  • Strong relationships with customers

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
  • Dependence on economic cycles
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Highly competitive industry

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Increasing demand for sustainable adhesives
  • Expanding into new applications
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Raw material price volatility
  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HENKEL.DE
  • ARKEMA.PA
  • DD

Competitive Landscape

H.B. Fuller competes with global adhesive manufacturers. It holds a strong position in specialized adhesive solutions. Henkel has a stronger position in europe. DD Dupont has a stronger position in coatings.

Major Acquisitions

Royal Adhesives & Sealants

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1575
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded H.B. Fuller's product portfolio and geographic reach in engineering adhesives.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: H.B. Fuller has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Revenue has increased steadily over the past decade.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by growth in emerging markets and increased demand for sustainable adhesives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in R&D, expansion in Asia, and acquisitions of companies with complementary technologies.

Summary

H.B. Fuller has a strong global presence and diverse product portfolio driving moderate growth. The company is well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities in emerging markets with increased demand for sustainable adhesives. The company needs to watch out for raw materials price fluctuations and integration risks from acquisitions, within a highly competitive market. H.B. Fuller maintains a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company reports
  • Financial news sources
  • Industry analysis reports
  • Yahoo Finance

Disclaimers:

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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.