On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 2,392 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Revenue is spread across several lines; no single product carries the company.
An average decline of 7% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 32% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 53 buys and 45 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The average analyst price target is $42.00 — 60% above today’s price.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 10% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 4/10.
On our five-subject report card, HVT sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: HVT is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.