HFWA (Heritage Financial) GF Value Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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HFWA Heritage Financial Corp HFWA
63 GF Score
Price $30.52
GF Value $27.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Heritage Financial GF Value Rank?

Heritage Financial HFWA -2.30% 63 GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates HFWA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Heritage Financial has the GF Value Rank of 7.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Heritage Financial GF Value Rank Related Terms

HFWA vs OSBC, UVSP, MCB: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Heritage Financial GF Value Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank falls into.


HFWA
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What does a GF Value Rank of 7 mean?
Heritage Financial (HFWA) has a GF Value Rank of 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Heritage Financial and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank too high?
Heritage Financial's current GF Value Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Heritage Financial has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank compare to OSBC and UVSP?
Heritage Financial's GF Value Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Heritage Financial's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Banks company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Heritage Financial and its competitors. Heritage Financial's current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heritage Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Financial (HFWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.77, compared to a current price of $30.52 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Heritage Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heritage Financial (HFWA), the current GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 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 Heritage Financial (HFWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heritage Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.52 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.77. GuruFocus considers Heritage Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HFWA:

  • GF Value Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $27.77 vs. price of $30.52 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HFWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Heritage Financial Business Description

Address 201 Fifth Avenue SW, Olympia, WA, USA, 98501
Heritage Financial Corp is a bank holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, provides commercial lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in its market areas and attracts deposits from the general public. It accepts various deposit products, such as non-interest demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Besides, the Bank also makes real estate construction loans, land development loans, and consumer loans, and originates first mortgage loans on residential properties mainly located in its market area. Geographically, all the business activity functions through the region of the United States.
63GF Score

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