H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.07% (As of May. 2026)


FRA:HB1 H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1
83 GF Score
Price €50.50
GF Value €58.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is H.B. Fuller Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1 +1.41% 83 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.07% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 13.15%. H.B. Fuller Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.63. H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 8.07%.


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H.B. Fuller Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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H.B. Fuller Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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H.B. Fuller Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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H.B. Fuller Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=7.61% / 1.58
=4.82%

H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.15% / 1.63
=8.07%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.07% mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.07% as of May. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.07%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to HWKN and WDFC?
H.B. Fuller Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.07% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.07%. 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 (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.28, compared to a current price of €50.50 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.07%. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.07% 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 (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €50.50 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.28. GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.07%
  • GF Value™: €58.28 vs. price of €50.50 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FUL:USA
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.
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