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Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4258851009
CUSIP
425885100
IPO Date
Oct 15, 2002

Highlights

Market Cap
$77.66M
Enterprise Value
$86.46M
EPS (TTM)
$1.14
PE Ratio
8.55
PEG Ratio
0.88
Total Revenue (TTM)
$34.15M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$25.21M
EBITDA (TTM)
$12.15M
Year Range
$8.43 - $13.19
ROA (TTM)
5.68%
ROE (TTM)
9.16%

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Hennessy Advisors, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hennessy Advisors, Inc., 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

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA) has returned 3.10% so far this year and 3.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HNNA has returned -1.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Hennessy Advisors, Inc.

1D
1.04%
1M
-2.99%
YTD
3.10%
6M
-3.98%
1Y
3.34%
3Y*
15.16%
5Y*
8.86%
10Y*
-1.23%

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 Oct 15, 2002, HNNA's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2013 with a return of +65.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -43.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, HNNA closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 2, 2008 with a return of +53.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 1, 2008 at -35.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.67%-0.37%-2.99%3.10%
2025-3.53%-8.47%-10.51%8.23%1.50%16.67%0.95%-7.01%-10.55%-6.13%4.53%-5.09%-20.80%
20244.32%-0.98%1.62%-0.05%5.70%-0.42%16.33%17.87%3.38%2.31%9.39%16.01%103.25%
202315.60%-12.15%-7.74%-2.97%-1.09%-3.16%-0.71%0.51%-3.62%-0.90%-0.93%4.84%-13.78%
2022-2.16%-1.85%0.15%-1.73%7.38%-1.04%-1.84%-1.70%-12.78%1.04%2.86%-5.30%-16.81%
20210.65%0.94%1.06%12.43%-5.23%3.43%-0.54%11.16%-5.69%19.96%-6.40%0.00%32.47%

Benchmark Metrics

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 25.39%, beta of 0.30, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 16, 2002.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.29%) than losses (74.94%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.30 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.01 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
25.39%
Beta
0.30
0.01
Upside Capture
82.29%
Downside Capture
74.94%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HNNA ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


HNNA Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
HNNA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HNNA Sortino Ratio Rank: 3838
Sortino Ratio Rank
HNNA Omega Ratio Rank: 3737
Omega Ratio Rank
HNNA Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
HNNA Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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 Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HNNABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.10

0.90

-0.80

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.38

1.39

-1.00

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.02

1.40

-1.42

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.03

6.61

-6.64

Explore HNNA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. provided a 5.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.56$0.55$0.55$0.55$0.55$0.55$0.55$0.50$0.41$0.28$0.23$0.16

Dividend yield

5.77%5.73%4.31%8.20%6.55%5.15%6.46%4.91%4.10%1.66%1.07%0.80%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hennessy Advisors, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15
2025$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.55
2024$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.55
2023$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.55
2022$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.55
2021$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.55

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.77%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. has a payout ratio of 34.82%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Hennessy Advisors, Inc. 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 Hennessy Advisors, Inc.. 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 Hennessy Advisors, Inc. was 93.07%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1439 trading sessions.

The current Hennessy Advisors, Inc. drawdown is 39.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.07%May 4, 2006644Nov 20, 20081439Aug 12, 20142083
-73.28%Aug 10, 2016908Mar 19, 2020
-33.39%Mar 9, 20051Mar 9, 20054Mar 15, 20055
-23.61%Feb 17, 201598Jul 7, 201533Aug 21, 2015131
-21.98%Dec 7, 201554Feb 24, 201651May 6, 2016105

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 Hennessy Advisors, Inc. 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 Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management 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 HNNA, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, HNNA has a P/E ratio of 8.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for HNNA compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. HNNA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for HNNA relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, HNNA has a P/S ratio of 2.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for HNNA in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, HNNA has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

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