H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) — Stock Score Summary

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. H.B. Fuller is a global adhesives manufacturer. While it has decent market share, it is highly sensitive to volatile chemical and petroleum-based raw material inputs, making it a casualty of the geopolitical energy risk premium and commodity supercycle.

H.B. Fuller Company is a leading global formulator and manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products for diverse industries including packaging, hygiene, construction, electronics, and automotive. The company's competitive moat stems from its extensive R&D capabilities, broad product portfolio customized for complex applications, and deep customer relationships across a wide geographic footprint. H.B. Fuller is a pure-play global adhesives specialist, providing critical bonding solutions that enable innovation across various end-markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$59.96
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E (TTM)20.89
P/E (Forward)11.73
Price/Book1.59
Return on Equity8.3%
Return on Invested Capital7.9%
Debt/Equity107.91
Gross Margin31.9%
Operating Margin8.4%
Revenue Growth-2.3%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$206M

H.B. Fuller Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H.B. Fuller Company’s (FUL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (53), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does H.B. Fuller Company have an economic moat?
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is H.B. Fuller Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is H.B. Fuller Company in?
H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).
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