HNST (The Honest Co) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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HNST The Honest Co Inc HNST
58 GF Score
Price $5.04
GF Value $3.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Honest Co Profitability Rank?

The Honest Co HNST -0.59% 58 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates HNST with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The Honest Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Honest Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.04%. As of today, The Honest Co's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


The Honest Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


HNST vs MAGN, NUS, WALD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Honest Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


The Honest Co Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Honest Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Honest Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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The Honest Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Honest Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The Honest Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=9.195 / 83.303
=11.04 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

The Honest Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

The Honest Co Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
The Honest Co (HNST) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, The Honest Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is The Honest Co's Profitability Rank too high?
The Honest Co's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, The Honest Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Honest Co's Profitability Rank compare to MAGN and NUS?
The Honest Co's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The Honest Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors. The Honest Co's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Honest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co (HNST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $5.04 — trading 65.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. The Honest Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Honest Co (HNST), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Jun. 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 The Honest Co (HNST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.04 is trading 65.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04. GuruFocus considers The Honest Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNST:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $5.04 (65.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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


The Honest Co Business Description

Address 12130 Millennium Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90094
The Honest Co Inc is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products for everyone from babies to adults. By combining thoughtful design with science-based innovation, the company delivers personal care products for everyone from babies to adults, spanning categories across wipes, personal care, diapers, and beauty. It has three product categories namely; Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness, out of which the majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes. The company operates only in the United States.
58GF Score

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