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Hanmi Financial Corporation(HAFC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.36% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$32.68
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HAFC

11/06/2026: HAFC (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Hanmi Financial Corporation is a regional bank holding company serving multi-ethnic communities, primarily in the Western United States. The company benefits from a stable, niche market position and experienced commercial lending operations, particularly in the SBA segment. Its primary growth opportunity lies in digital transformation and potential expansion into new high-growth markets. However, investors must monitor risks related to geographic concentration in California, sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, and potential commercial real estate exposure. Hanmi may suit income-focused and value-oriented investors, though it remains subject to the competitive and economic pressures inherent in the regional banking sector.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential linked to regional economic expansion rather than aggressive scaling.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investment is conditional on positive technical trends and favorable interest rate signals.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuation multiples that may appeal to value investors looking for community bank exposure.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend payments make the stock a potential candidate for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRegional banking stocks carry inherent market and credit risks, making them less suitable for purely risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBanking stocks are often sensitive to macroeconomic sentiment and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in sentiment toward regional banks can cause significant fluctuations in P/E multiples.
Competition risk (banking)HighCompetition from larger institutions and fintechs can squeeze margins.
Business qualityMediumThe bank has a stable niche, but relies heavily on regional economic conditions.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on earnings stability and regulatory capital requirements.
Execution riskMediumThe ability to manage credit quality and loan growth is essential for performance.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.34%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HAFC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HAFC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+22.3%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 45.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+3.5%), modest insider ownership of 2.20%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HAFC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (45.8% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is HAFC's strongest growth driver at +296.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+22.3%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+3.5%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 96.1% and approximately 97.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.20% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.88%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 6.06%
State Street Corp 5.34%
LSV Asset Management 4.52%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.47%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HAFC generates approximately $575 of gross profit, $243 of operating income, and $458 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 29.50%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HAFC has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 963.61M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.82
1Y Target Price 35.75
Price to earnings Ratio 10.82
1Y Target Price 35.75
Volume (30-day avg) 216.9K shares
Beta 0.71
52 Weeks Range 23.86 - 34.46
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 23.86 - 34.46
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.41%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.02

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank primarily makes money on the spread between what it earns on loans and what it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, deposit fees, and other banking transaction-related charges.Fees provide a secondary, more stable income stream that is not directly tied to interest rates.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 0.81
Actual 0.8

Profitability

Profit Margin 32.36%
Operating Margin (TTM) 44.71%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.46%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.82
Forward PE 8.62
Enterprise Value 684.02M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.43
Enterprise Value 684.02M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.57
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 29.49M
Shares Floating 28.60M
Shares Outstanding 29.49M
Shares Floating 28.60M
Percent Insiders 2.2
Percent Institutions 96.1

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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