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HLMN

Hillman Solutions Corp

NASDAQ: HLMN · INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

$8.19
-1.68% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$1.61B
P/E ratio
45.50
P/S ratio
1.03x
EPS (TTM)
$0.18
Dividend yield
52W range
$7 – $11
Volume
1.7M

Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for HLMN.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 47 / 100
P/E (TTM)
45.5x
vs 5Y median of 44.9x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+47.23%
Fair value $19.52 vs $8.19
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

HLMN historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in HLMN's own 5Y range.

NOW
42.8x
5Y Low
44.0x
25th
44.9x
Median
56.6x
75th
122.5x
5Y High
HLMN is trading more expensive than 64% of the last 5Y.
64th percentile · Above median

HLMN intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$8.19
Market value
Intrinsic value
$19.52
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+47.23%
+138.3% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

HLMN valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 64th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 47.2% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 45.50x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.03x

Is HLMN overvalued in 2026?

Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN) currently trades at $8.19 per share with a market capitalization of $1,606,957,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 47/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 45.5x, above its 5-year median of 44.9x.

Looking at its own history, HLMN is currently trading more expensive than 64% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 64th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates HLMN's intrinsic value at $19.52 per share, against the current market price of $8.19. This implies a margin of safety of +47.23%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: HLMN appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 47/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is HLMN overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 47/100, HLMN appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.

What is HLMN's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates HLMN's intrinsic value at $19.52 per share, versus the current price of $8.19. This produces a margin of safety of +47.23%.

What P/E ratio does HLMN trade at?

HLMN trades at a P/E of 45.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 44.9x.

Is HLMN a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.

How does HLMN's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, HLMN currently sits in the 64th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is HLMN's Smart Value Score?

HLMN's Smart Value Score is 47/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.