Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -6.1x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -14.4%. (1999–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $167M | $142M | $134M | $271M | $238M | $252M | $356M | $292M | $344M | $461M | $396M |
| Enterprise Value | $194M | $169M | $198M | $304M | $314M | $237M | $326M | $326M | $368M | $484M | $404M |
| P/E Ratio → | -6.13 | — | — | 28.43 | — | 21.69 | — | 17.11 | 8.64 | 16.21 | 14.03 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.66 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.99 | 0.84 | 0.66 | 1.20 | 1.01 | 0.96 | 1.38 | 1.06 | 1.31 | 2.01 | 2.00 |
| P/FCF | 9.72 | 8.27 | — | 5.57 | — | 20.12 | 5.31 | 8.04 | 77.35 | 18.77 | 13.76 |
| P/OCF | 8.21 | 6.99 | — | 4.89 | — | 13.11 | 5.22 | 7.04 | 35.61 | 16.62 | 12.67 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.78 | 0.70 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | 14.28 | 112.91 | 10.44 | — | 10.93 | 6.12 | 9.28 | 7.55 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 21.72 | — | 15.54 | — | 14.07 | 6.94 | 10.29 | 8.59 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.84 | — | 6.25 | — | 18.90 | 4.87 | 8.98 | 82.75 | 19.68 | 14.03 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 24.3% | 24.3% | 22.3% | 25.1% | 16.0% | 17.1% | 20.9% | 18.7% | 21.5% | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Operating Margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | -8.8% | -8.8% | -3.1% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -14.4% | -14.4% | -5.8% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 6.4% | 16.2% | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| ROA | -10.0% | -10.0% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 4.5% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 10.1% |
| ROIC | -7.6% | -7.6% | -5.1% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 5.7% | 14.6% | 14.9% | 22.1% |
| ROCE | -10.0% | -10.0% | -6.3% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.8% | -4.5% | 7.0% | 17.7% | 16.7% | 21.7% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | 3.58 | 34.26 | 2.39 | — | 2.36 | 0.59 | 1.02 | 0.89 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.16 | 0.31 | 0.15 | 0.32 | -0.06 | -0.12 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | 1.55 | 27.43 | -0.68 | — | 1.15 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.15 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.57 | — | 0.68 | — | -1.22 | -0.44 | 0.94 | 5.40 | 0.91 | 0.27 |
| Interest Coverage | -30.25 | -30.25 | -11.89 | 8.91 | -10.85 | 138.33 | -25.98 | 18.71 | 36.48 | 37.68 | 49.29 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.37 | 3.37 | 3.53 | 3.98 | 3.74 | 4.00 | 4.13 | 4.43 | 3.65 | 3.56 | 3.31 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.76 | 2.49 | 1.81 | 2.68 | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.01 | 2.14 | 2.13 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 1.04 | 0.38 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.72 | 0.18 | 0.52 | 0.62 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.35 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.58 | 1.53 | 1.55 | 1.85 | 1.77 | 1.81 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.36 | 5.25 | 5.07 | 6.56 | 6.09 | 5.35 | 5.10 | 5.72 | 5.99 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 45.19 | 53.92 | 45.74 | 40.82 | 48.01 | 56.29 | 52.83 | 60.11 | 54.58 | 58.54 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.2% | 6.2% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 98.1% | — | 75.3% | — | 42.2% | 16.8% | 20.4% | 19.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 3.5% | — | 4.6% | — | 5.8% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| FCF Yield | 10.3% | 12.1% | — | 17.9% | — | 5.0% | 18.8% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.2% | 6.2% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $11M | $11M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M | $12M |
Severe liquidity and demand contraction
According to recent market data, HOFT trades at a P/S of 0.60, reflecting a significant discount that suggests investors are pricing in a prolonged turnaround rather than a cyclical recovery, especially given the negative TTM P/E of -6.73 and the absence of a meaningful forward earnings multiple.
The current valuation appears to reflect deep skepticism regarding the company's ability to return to historical profitability levels. Investors should monitor whether the P/S multiple remains depressed as a proxy for the market's lack of confidence in the Home Meridian segment's long-term viability.
As reported in financial statements, the company's gross margin reached 28.9% in 2027Q1, yet the persistent negative operating margins observed over the last ten quarters suggest that the firm's cost structure remains poorly aligned with the current, significantly lower revenue base in the furniture market.
The inability to maintain positive operating margins indicates that fixed costs are de-leveraging rapidly as demand wanes. This trend warrants further investigation into whether management can successfully execute a structural reduction in SG&A to stabilize earning power before liquidity is further exhausted.
Based on reported figures, ROIC has deteriorated from positive territory to -5.6% in 2026Q3, illustrating a sharp decline in the company's ability to generate returns on invested capital as the business struggles to navigate the current downturn in discretionary consumer spending and housing-related furniture demand.
The collapse in ROIC suggests that the capital previously deployed into the Home Meridian segment is currently destroying value rather than compounding it. This trend highlights the risk that the company's core wholesale model may require significant asset rationalization to restore acceptable returns on capital.
According to quarterly data, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching 110 days in 2027Q1, which indicates that the company's ability to efficiently manage its inventory and receivables is being severely tested by the current environment of declining retail partner demand and potential inventory obsolescence.
The reliance on inventory liquidation to generate cash flow, as evidenced by recent working capital inflows, suggests that the company is prioritizing immediate liquidity over long-term margin preservation. Investors should monitor whether these inventory clearing actions are leading to permanent brand dilution or margin erosion.
As indicated by recent SEC filings, the company's cash and equivalents have dwindled to a critical $1.1 million, a level that leaves the firm with minimal buffer to absorb further operational shocks or to fund necessary working capital requirements during this period of sustained revenue contraction.
The current liquidity position appears highly vulnerable, forcing the company to rely heavily on its credit facility and inventory management to sustain operations. This lack of cash reserves significantly limits management's strategic options and increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to HOFT, as it obscures the company's underlying cash-generative capacity during cyclical troughs and fails to account for the significant impact of non-recurring restructuring charges that currently distort the firm's reported earnings and make traditional valuation metrics largely irrelevant.
Investors should instead focus on P/FCF or EV/Sales to better understand the company's valuation relative to its asset base and revenue-generating potential. Relying on P/E in a period of negative earnings provides a misleading picture of the company's true value and its potential for a cyclical recovery.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HOFT stock.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation's current P/E ratio is -6.1x. The historical average is 18.7x.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -14.4%. The historical average is 7.7%.
Based on historical data, Hooker Furnishings Corporation is trading at a P/E of -6.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation's current dividend yield is 5.25%.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation has 24.3% gross margin and -7.7% operating margin.