(HCKT) The Hackett - Ratings and Ratios
Consulting, Benchmarking, Oracle, SAP, Research
Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.46% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | 11.47% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.5% |
| Risk via 10d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 25.8% |
| Value at Risk 5%th | 40.1% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -5.67% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | -1.80 |
| Alpha | -48.93 |
| CAGR/Max DD | -0.10 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Hurst Exponent | 0.388 |
| Beta | 0.611 |
| Beta Downside | 0.679 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 44.36% |
| Mean DD | 12.98% |
| Median DD | 9.08% |
Description: HCKT The Hackett October 22, 2025
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT) positions itself as an intellectual-property-driven platform that delivers generative-AI-enhanced strategic consulting and executive advisory services across the United States, Europe, and other international markets.
Its digital suite includes Hackett Connect (a searchable repository of best-practice assets and performance metrics), Best Practice Accelerators (customizable software tools and process flows), Advisor Inquiry (fact-based consulting advice), and a range of peer-interaction programs such as member-led webcasts, annual conferences, and performance surveys. Recent product expansions also feature new generative-AI content and vendor-centric intellectual property offerings.
The firm’s core consulting portfolio covers benchmarking studies (selling, G&A, finance, HR, IT, procurement, EPM, shared services), operational assessments, process and organization design, change-management, and technology enablement. In the technology arena, Hackett provides end-to-end Oracle and SAP services-including solution selection, implementation, customization, testing, integration, post-implementation support, and offshore development-while also reselling SAP application suites.
Key financial and market indicators: FY 2023 revenue was approximately **$306 million**, reflecting a **~7% year-over-year growth** driven by rising demand for AI-enabled transformation services; operating margin hovered around **12%**, consistent with peers in the IT consulting sub-industry. The global management-consulting market is projected to expand at a **5-6% CAGR** through 2028, with AI-driven consulting expected to capture an increasing share as enterprises accelerate digital transformation budgets.
For a deeper, data-rich assessment of Hackett’s valuation dynamics, you might explore the company’s profile on ValueRay to see how its AI-focused growth trajectory compares with sector benchmarks.
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (10.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 18.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.17 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -8.10pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 12.24% (prev 8.26%; Δ 3.98pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.21 (>3.0%) and CFO 41.9m > Net Income 10.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (32.6m) to EBITDA (27.0m) ratio: 1.21 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.88 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (27.6m) change vs 12m ago -1.87% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 37.90% (prev 39.49%; Δ -1.60pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 157.5% (prev 161.0%; Δ -3.49pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 17.79 (EBITDA TTM 27.0m / Interest Expense TTM 1.25m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.89
| (A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 80.4m - Total Current Liabilities 42.7m) / Total Assets 200.7m |
| (B) 0.38 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 75.8m / Total Assets 200.7m |
| (C) 0.11 = EBIT TTM 22.2m / Avg Total Assets 195.7m |
| (D) 0.64 = Book Value of Equity 62.9m / Total Liabilities 99.0m |
| Total Rating: 3.89 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 67.65
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.40% |
| 3. FCF Margin 11.36% |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.46 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.21 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 0.59)% |
| 7. RoE 9.67% |
| 8. Rev. Trend 53.03% |
| 9. EPS Trend 54.68% |
What is the price of HCKT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.52%, over one month by +8.27%, over three months by -7.36% and over the past year by -39.29%.
Is HCKT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the HCKT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 28.3 | 48.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 28.3 | 48.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 16.7 | -12.6% |
HCKT Fundamental Data Overview December 03, 2025
P/E Trailing = 49.1842
P/E Forward = 10.989
P/S = 1.6943
P/B = 4.931
P/EG = 0.9995
Beta = 1.052
Revenue TTM = 308.2m USD
EBIT TTM = 22.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = 27.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 43.8m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.18m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 46.5m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 32.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 546.8m USD (514.2m + Debt 46.5m - CCE 13.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 17.79 (Ebit TTM 22.2m / Interest Expense TTM 1.25m)
FCF Yield = 6.40% (FCF TTM 35.0m / Enterprise Value 546.8m)
FCF Margin = 11.36% (FCF TTM 35.0m / Revenue TTM 308.2m)
Net Margin = 3.54% (Net Income TTM 10.9m / Revenue TTM 308.2m)
Gross Margin = 37.90% ((Revenue TTM 308.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 191.4m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 41.20% (prev 35.43%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.72 (Enterprise Value 546.8m / Total Assets 200.7m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.94% (Interest Expense 438.0k / Debt 46.5m)
Taxrate = 49.27% (2.47m / 5.02m)
NOPAT = 11.3m (EBIT 22.2m * (1 - 49.27%))
Current Ratio = 1.88 (Total Current Assets 80.4m / Total Current Liabilities 42.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.46 (Debt 46.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 101.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.21 (Net Debt 32.6m / EBITDA 27.0m)
Debt / FCF = 0.93 (Net Debt 32.6m / FCF TTM 35.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 112.9m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.44% (Net Income 10.9m / Total Assets 200.7m)
RoE = 9.67% (Net Income TTM 10.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 112.9m)
RoCE = 14.17% (EBIT 22.2m / Capital Employed (Equity 112.9m + L.T.Debt 43.8m))
RoIC = 8.21% (NOPAT 11.3m / Invested Capital 137.1m)
WACC = 7.62% (E(514.2m)/V(560.7m) * Re(8.27%) + D(46.5m)/V(560.7m) * Rd(0.94%) * (1-Tc(0.49)))
Discount Rate = 8.27% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.53%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.06% ; FCFE base≈40.5m ; Y1≈39.4m ; Y5≈39.6m
Fair Price DCF = 24.87 (DCF Value 674.7m / Shares Outstanding 27.1m; 5y FCF grow -3.79% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 54.68 | EPS CAGR: 3.10% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 53.03 | Revenue CAGR: 0.73% | SUE: -0.10 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.38 | Chg30d=-0.015 | Revisions Net=-1 | Analysts=2
EPS next Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.67 | Chg30d=-0.030 | Revisions Net=-1 | Growth EPS=+8.2% | Growth Revenue=-0.9%
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