Is HLMN Stock Still the Best Pick Among Its Peers?
Here is how Hillman Solutions (HLMN) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- HLMN’s operating margin of 6.1% is modest, and higher than most peers – though lower than SN (11.9%).
- HLMN’s revenue growth of 1.9% in the last 12 months is low, lagging SN, SCS but outpacing IRBT, WHR, HELE.
- HLMN’s stock gained 4.9% over the past year and trades at a PE of 89.5, though peers like SN, SCS delivered stronger returns.
As a quick background, Hillman Solutions provides hardware products and merchandising services across North America, including fasteners, tools, accessories, driveway markers, signage, and related hardware solutions.
| HLMN | SN | IRBT | WHR | HELE | SCS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 1.9 | 16.8 | 0.1 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 1.5 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 15.5 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| PE Ratio | 89.5 | 32.5 | -0.6 | -34.1 | -1.6 | 15.1 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 1.9% | 23.5% | -26.6% | -16.1% | -4.4% | 2.6% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 6.1% | 11.9% | -20.6% | 5.7% | 9.9% | 5.4% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 4.8% | 4.2% | -11.7% | 1.6% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
| 12M Market Return | 4.9% | 32.0% | -57.5% | 0.0% | -53.0% | 26.7% |
Why does this matter? HLMN just went up 26% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell HLMN Stock to see if Hillman Solutions holds up as a quality investment.
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Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLMN | 1.9% | – | -0.3% | -0.7% | 4.2% |
| SN | 23.5% | – | 30.0% | 14.4% | -0.3% |
| IRBT | -26.6% | – | -23.4% | -24.7% | -24.4% |
| WHR | -16.1% | – | -14.6% | -1.4% | -10.3% |
| HELE | -4.4% | -4.9% | -3.3% | -6.8% | |
| SCS | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 16.6% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLMN | 6.1% | – | 6.0% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| SN | 11.9% | – | 11.7% | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| IRBT | -20.6% | – | -10.9% | -28.7% | -19.5% |
| WHR | 5.7% | – | 5.2% | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| HELE | 9.9% | 11.0% | 13.9% | 11.5% | |
| SCS | 5.4% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 2.5% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLMN | 64.9 | – | 110.7 | -187.0 | -85.2 |
| SN | 26.9 | – | 31.1 | 42.6 | � |
| IRBT | -0.5 | – | -1.6 | -3.5 | -4.6 |
| WHR | -38.6 | – | -19.5 | 13.9 | -5.2 |
| HELE | -2.0 | 11.1 | 17.1 | 18.5 | |
| SCS | 9.7 | 11.2 | 19.0 | 22.6 |
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