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H.B. Fuller Company (FUL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3596941068
CUSIP
359694106
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.42B
Enterprise Value
$5.39B
EPS (TTM)
$2.89
PE Ratio
21.34
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.46B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.11B
EBITDA (TTM)
$495.48M
Year Range
$47.56 - $68.63
Target Price
$75.00
ROA (TTM)
3.06%
ROE (TTM)
7.74%

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H.B. Fuller Company

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in H.B. Fuller Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) has returned 4.10% so far this year and 11.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FUL has returned 4.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


H.B. Fuller Company

1D
3.77%
1M
-6.15%
YTD
4.10%
6M
4.83%
1Y
11.68%
3Y*
-2.13%
5Y*
0.72%
10Y*
4.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, FUL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Mar 1999 with a return of +39.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2000 at -34.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, FUL closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 27, 2006 with a return of +23.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -18.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.08%9.74%-6.15%4.10%
2025-6.45%-9.79%-1.09%-3.29%3.29%7.76%-6.18%8.63%-2.90%-2.84%1.59%2.02%-10.46%
2024-6.93%5.25%0.26%-6.03%6.59%-3.35%12.30%-0.63%-7.33%-7.56%5.07%-12.24%-16.19%
2023-3.52%1.22%-1.88%-3.04%-4.88%13.62%3.82%-2.03%-5.40%-3.30%14.41%7.57%14.97%
2022-11.40%-4.51%-3.36%1.22%6.57%-15.29%6.97%1.03%-7.34%16.32%15.21%-10.82%-10.59%
2021-1.91%10.52%12.20%6.49%3.44%-7.97%1.86%4.57%-4.45%9.50%3.76%10.72%57.84%

Benchmark Metrics

H.B. Fuller Company has an annualized alpha of 5.26%, beta of 1.06, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock captured 108.47% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.40% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.26%
Beta
1.06
0.29
Upside Capture
108.47%
Downside Capture
103.40%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FUL ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FUL Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
FUL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FUL Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
FUL Omega Ratio Rank: 4646
Omega Ratio Rank
FUL Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
FUL Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FULBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.33

0.90

-0.56

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.78

1.39

-0.60

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.54

1.40

-0.86

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.79

6.61

-4.82

Explore FUL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

H.B. Fuller Company provided a 1.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 35 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.94$0.93$0.87$0.81$0.74$0.67$0.65$0.64$0.62$0.59$0.55$0.51

Dividend yield

1.52%1.56%1.29%0.99%1.03%0.82%1.25%1.23%1.44%1.10%1.14%1.40%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for H.B. Fuller Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.24
2025$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.93
2024$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.87
2023$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.81
2022$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.74
2021$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.67

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

H.B. Fuller Company has a dividend yield of 1.52%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

H.B. Fuller Company has a payout ratio of 31.84%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that H.B. Fuller Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the H.B. Fuller Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the H.B. Fuller Company was 68.25%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 738 trading sessions.

The current H.B. Fuller Company drawdown is 26.83%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-68.25%Sep 24, 2007363Mar 3, 2009738Feb 3, 20121101
-59.56%Jul 26, 1999300Sep 28, 20001172Jun 1, 20051472
-56.29%Aug 27, 2018395Mar 23, 2020224Feb 10, 2021619
-46.41%Apr 23, 1998124Oct 16, 1998125Apr 19, 1999249
-45.35%Jul 23, 1992604Dec 9, 1994530Jan 15, 19971134

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of H.B. Fuller Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how H.B. Fuller Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FUL, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, FUL has a P/E ratio of 21.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FUL relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, FUL has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FUL in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, FUL has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items