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Hillman SolutionsHLMN -1.52%73 Forward PE Ratio is 11.03 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLMN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Industrial Products companies, Hillman Solutions ranks better than 78.02% on this metric.
Hillman Solutions (NAS:HLMN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Hillman Solutions Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hillman Solutions Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hillman Solutions's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Hillman Solutions Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hillman Solutions Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.80
17.16
15.25
Hillman Solutions Quarterly Data
2022-03
2022-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
26.95
23.58
14.99
18.80
21.69
17.01
17.09
17.16
15.46
12.98
15.16
15.25
14.18
14.50
HLMN vs KMT, EML, QEPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Hillman Solutions's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Hillman Solutions Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hillman Solutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hillman Solutions's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Hillman Solutions (HLMN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.03 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hillman Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #286 out of 1301 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Hillman Solutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hillman Solutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.03. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.09. Hillman Solutions' value of 11.03 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #286 out of 1301 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hillman Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillman Solutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to KMT and EML?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #286 out of 1301 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hillman Solutions in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.09. Hillman Solutions' value of 11.03 is 35.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 17.09, based on 1,301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hillman Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.03 is 35.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hillman Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillman Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillman Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillman Solutions (HLMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.84, compared to a current price of $7.45 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.03 and 35.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 17.09. Hillman Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hillman Solutions (HLMN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.03 as of Sep. 09, 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 Hillman Solutions (HLMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillman Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.45 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.84.
GuruFocus considers Hillman Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLMN:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.03
GF Value™: $9.84 vs. price of $7.45 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Industrial Products median (#286 of 1301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hillman Solutions Corp is a provider of hardware-related products and related merchandising services to retail markets in North America. The company sells its products to hardware stores, home centers, mass merchants, pet supply stores, and other retail outlets. Its product lines include thousands of small parts such as fasteners and related hardware items; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys and accessories; builder's hardware; personal protective equipment, such as gloves and eye-wear; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The segments of the company are Hardware and Protective Solutions, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Robotics and Digital Solutions; and Canada. It has a business presence in the U.S, Canada and Mexico.
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