Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 11.0x · EV/EBITDA 9.9x · ROE 14.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $260M | $244M | $198M | $179M | $148M | $172M | $142M | $160M | $127M | $121M | $100M |
| Enterprise Value | $310M | $294M | $279M | $243M | $215M | $166M | $317M | $303M | $260M | $293M | $247M |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.99 | 10.17 | 10.86 | 181.21 | 7.12 | 7.61 | 9.93 | 9.95 | 11.84 | 35.65 | 13.72 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.32 | 2.18 | 1.81 | 2.03 | 1.78 | 2.11 | 1.82 | 2.19 | 1.88 | 2.02 | 1.82 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.51 | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.39 | 1.28 | 1.32 | 1.10 |
| P/FCF | 11.38 | 10.69 | 8.79 | 11.51 | 8.35 | 5.79 | 7.39 | 9.30 | 9.08 | 10.79 | 8.13 |
| P/OCF | 9.65 | 9.07 | 7.75 | 10.14 | 7.29 | 5.68 | 6.75 | 8.26 | 7.78 | 9.70 | 7.37 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.04 | 4.06 | 4.15 | 3.86 | 4.89 | 4.50 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.89 | 9.39 | 11.63 | 95.68 | 7.91 | 5.45 | 16.04 | 13.75 | 18.35 | 22.42 | 19.28 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.65 | 10.11 | 12.49 | 562.12 | 8.59 | 5.89 | 18.12 | 15.17 | 21.02 | 25.86 | 22.39 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.88 | 12.36 | 15.65 | 12.16 | 5.61 | 16.50 | 17.58 | 18.62 | 26.10 | 20.14 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 71.3% | 71.3% | 65.5% | 60.0% | 88.5% | 94.8% | 80.1% | 77.5% | 78.2% | 83.7% | 87.1% |
| Operating Margin | 26.0% | 26.0% | 20.4% | 0.5% | 30.1% | 34.7% | 22.4% | 27.3% | 18.4% | 18.9% | 20.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 21.2% | 21.2% | 16.6% | 1.1% | 24.9% | 27.7% | 18.3% | 22.1% | 15.9% | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.7% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 15.0% | 16.1% | 11.6% | 15.0% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| ROA | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| ROIC | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 6.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| ROCE | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 8.7% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 1.16 | 1.21 | 1.02 | 1.56 | 1.53 | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.91 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.96 | 4.96 | 5.53 | 62.14 | 5.66 | 5.00 | 10.31 | 8.00 | 11.94 | 15.20 | 13.57 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.29 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.53 | -0.04 | 1.34 | 1.24 | 1.34 | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.60 | 1.60 | 3.36 | 25.31 | 2.48 | -0.18 | 8.86 | 6.48 | 9.40 | 13.15 | 11.50 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.20 | 3.57 | 4.14 | 3.82 | -0.18 | 9.11 | 8.28 | 9.54 | 15.31 | 12.01 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.61 | 0.01 | 2.39 | 4.77 | 1.80 | 1.31 | 0.94 | 1.41 | 1.95 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.8% | 22.8% | 27.6% | 486.3% | 20.4% | 16.1% | 21.2% | 16.7% | 18.6% | 43.2% | 15.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 14.0% | 13.1% | 10.1% | 10.0% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 7.3% |
| FCF Yield | 8.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 12.0% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M |
Missouri real estate concentration
With a P/B ratio of 1.58, Hawthorn Bancshares trades at a significant premium to peers like BFST, suggesting that the market assigns value to its localized Missouri franchise despite the modest 2.20% revenue growth reported in recent company filings.
The current valuation appears to price in a level of franchise stability that may not be fully supported by the bank's recent earnings trajectory. Investors should monitor whether this premium is justified by the trust segment's recurring fee income or if it reflects an overestimation of the bank's defensive moat in a competitive regional landscape.
Based on quarterly data, the bank's ROE has hovered in the 3% to 4% range, which, as noted in recent financial reports, indicates a moderate profitability profile that is heavily constrained by the bank's current asset utilization and interest margin environment.
The DuPont decomposition suggests that profitability is hampered by a low NIM and a reliance on a high-overhead branch network. Without a meaningful expansion in non-interest income or a significant improvement in asset turnover, the bank may struggle to generate the returns on equity required to justify its current market valuation.
As reported in financial statements, the NIM has remained stagnant at 0.9%, while the efficiency ratio has generally stayed between 43% and 47%, demonstrating that management is successfully controlling costs despite the persistent pressure on net interest spreads.
The bank's ability to maintain a sub-50% efficiency ratio is a testament to its operational discipline, yet this efficiency is insufficient to offset the structural headwinds facing its net interest margin. The bank appears to be operating at a point where further cost-cutting may yield diminishing returns, making revenue growth the primary lever for margin expansion.
According to recent regulatory filings, the bank maintains an equity-to-assets ratio of approximately 0.09, which indicates a healthy capital buffer that provides significant protection against potential credit losses within its concentrated Missouri loan portfolio.
This conservative capital positioning suggests that the bank is prioritizing balance sheet safety over aggressive leverage-driven growth. While this approach limits the potential for outsized ROE, it provides a necessary cushion given the bank's exposure to localized real estate and commercial lending risks.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Hawthorn Bancshares, as it fails to account for the volatility in provision expenses and the significant impact of AOCI on book value, which are better captured by analyzing P/TBV and normalized earnings.
Investors relying on P/E ratios may be misled by the bank's earnings volatility, which is often driven by accounting adjustments rather than core operational shifts. A focus on P/TBV provides a more accurate reflection of the bank's underlying value, as it strips away the noise created by temporary fluctuations in credit loss provisions.
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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 11.0x. The historical average is 18.7x. This places it at the 43th percentile of its historical range.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.9x.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 14.7%. The historical average is 7.6%.
Based on historical data, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 11.0x. This is at the 43th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.06% with a payout ratio of 22.8%.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. has 71.3% gross margin and 26.0% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.