FUL (H.B. Fuller Co) Equity-to-Asset: 0.39 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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FUL H.B. Fuller Co FUL
83 GF Score
Price $59.16
GF Value $67.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset?

H.B. Fuller Co FUL -2.78% 83 Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates FUL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks worse than 80.06% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. H.B. Fuller Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2,082 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $5,329 Mil. Therefore, H.B. Fuller Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FUL' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of H.B. Fuller Co was 0.46. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.36.

FUL's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
80.06% of 1615 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs FUL: 0.39

H.B. Fuller Co  (NYSE:FUL) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.39

H.B. Fuller Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.38 0.39 0.40 0.39

FUL vs ASH, HWKN, WDFC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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H.B. Fuller Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

H.B. Fuller Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Nov. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=2003.218/5182.706
=0.39

H.B. Fuller Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: May. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=2082.464/5328.793
=0.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #1293 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.46. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 0.39 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #1293 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to ASH and HWKN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #1293 out of 1615 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places H.B. Fuller Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 0.39 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.60, H.B. Fuller Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. H.B. Fuller Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is 35% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.47, compared to a current price of $59.16 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 35% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H.B. Fuller Co (FUL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $59.16 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.47. GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FUL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: $67.47 vs. price of $59.16 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35% below the Chemicals median (#1293 of 1615)

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H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

Other Exchanges HB1:Germany
Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of 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 (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
83GF Score

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