Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 14.4x · EV/EBITDA 14.5x · ROE 7.6%. (1997–2025 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 | $1.2B | $814M | $855M | $754M | $1.1B | $879M | $846M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $919M | $765M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.2B | $803M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $-772092880 | $159M | $859M | $941M | $961M | $782M |
| P/E Ratio → | 14.41 | 12.07 | 19.76 | 12.22 | 13.26 | 8.95 | 18.13 | 15.46 | 19.81 | 23.88 | 19.81 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.73 | 3.31 | 3.94 | 3.09 | 4.36 | 3.66 | 3.55 | 4.51 | 4.81 | 5.26 | 4.66 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.99 | 0.88 | 1.36 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.29 | 1.38 | 1.81 | 1.59 |
| P/FCF | 13.59 | 9.50 | 14.01 | 7.61 | 12.01 | 13.22 | 13.36 | 13.17 | 15.66 | 13.05 | 16.18 |
| P/OCF | 12.28 | 8.58 | 13.26 | 6.89 | 11.50 | 12.64 | 12.03 | 11.32 | 11.63 | 12.51 | 14.16 |
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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 | — | 3.26 | 5.27 | 4.31 | 4.22 | -3.21 | 0.67 | 3.70 | 4.31 | 5.49 | 4.77 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.49 | 10.09 | 20.60 | 13.38 | 10.25 | -7.58 | 3.00 | 8.66 | 10.98 | 13.32 | 11.70 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.84 | 10.33 | 21.87 | 14.41 | 10.57 | -6.42 | 2.99 | 10.60 | 14.64 | 15.97 | 14.84 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.38 | 18.73 | 10.60 | 11.62 | -11.61 | 2.51 | 10.81 | 14.02 | 13.64 | 16.55 |
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 | 72.4% | 72.4% | 66.4% | 79.0% | 97.4% | 109.0% | 80.4% | 91.0% | 92.4% | 93.1% | 93.6% |
| Operating Margin | 23.2% | 23.2% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 38.7% | 48.7% | 21.1% | 32.4% | 27.8% | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.1% | 20.1% | 13.6% | 20.4% | 31.9% | 39.6% | 18.5% | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.8% | 22.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 9.9% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| ROA | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| ROIC | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 4.9% | 8.3% | 10.0% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| ROCE | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 11.7% | 14.0% | 6.4% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 9.8% |
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 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.47 | 0.61 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.53 | 0.53 | 7.30 | 6.65 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 1.07 | 0.41 | 0.60 | 2.00 | 1.82 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | 0.33 | 0.35 | -0.04 | -1.93 | -0.84 | -0.23 | -0.14 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.13 | -0.13 | 5.19 | 3.78 | -0.35 | -16.21 | -12.93 | -1.89 | -1.28 | 0.57 | 0.26 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.12 | 4.72 | 2.99 | -0.39 | -24.83 | -10.84 | -2.36 | -1.64 | 0.59 | 0.37 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.52 | 1.23 | 12.32 | 17.08 | 3.99 | 4.46 | 5.18 | 7.21 | 8.78 |
Net cash position: cash ($53M) exceeds total debt ($42M)
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 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 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 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 48.3% | 48.3% | 73.5% | 49.9% | 36.0% | 29.5% | 62.0% | 45.8% | 48.6% | 43.8% | 55.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.9% | 8.3% | 5.1% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 11.2% | 5.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield | 7.4% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 13.1% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $34M | $35M | $35M | $35M | $36M | $36M | $37M | $35M | $30M | $30M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HFWA stock.
Heritage Financial Corporation's current P/E ratio is 14.4x. The historical average is 22.9x. This places it at the 37th percentile of its historical range.
Heritage Financial Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 14.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.5x.
Heritage Financial Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 7.6%. The historical average is 8.4%.
Based on historical data, Heritage Financial Corporation is trading at a P/E of 14.4x. This is at the 37th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Heritage Financial Corporation's current dividend yield is 3.36% with a payout ratio of 48.3%.
Heritage Financial Corporation has 72.4% gross margin and 23.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Heritage Financial Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.5x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Non-interest income volatility and efficiency
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Priced, Earnings Under Pressure
HFWA trades at 1.09x tangible book, a premium to WAFD's 0.97x, yet its ROE of 1.6% lags peers, implying the market prices in a durable franchise that current earnings do not support.
The P/B of 1.09x is above the peer median of 1.17x, but with ROE at 1.6% versus peers' 8-11%, the premium appears unjustified unless earnings recover. The market may be valuing HFWA's deposit franchise and potential acquisition appeal, but the Q2 2026 EPS miss and efficiency ratio spike suggest near-term earnings headwinds. Investors should monitor whether the premium narrows as earnings normalize.
ROE Collapses on Fee Volatility
ROE fell to 1.6% in Q2 2026 from 1.9% in Q1, as non-interest income swung to -$35.5M, according to the income statement, dragging profitability despite stable NIM and low provisions.
The DuPont decomposition shows that the negative fee income in Q2 2026, which represented -57% of revenue, overwhelmed the stable NIM of 0.9% and low provision expense. This highlights the bank's dependence on SBA gain-on-sale income, which is inherently volatile. Excluding the fee swing, core profitability appears stable, but the reliance on non-interest income introduces significant earnings variability.
NIM Stable, Efficiency Deteriorates Sharply
NIM held at 0.9% in Q2 2026, but the efficiency ratio spiked to 103.2% from 56.9% in Q1, as reported in the income statement, indicating that expenses now exceed revenue.
The efficiency ratio deterioration is alarming, as it suggests that the bank's cost base is not being adequately covered by revenue, partly due to the negative fee income. While NIM has been stable, the bank's ability to control costs is being tested by wage inflation and technology investments. If the efficiency ratio remains above 100%, profitability will continue to be strained, and the bank may need to cut costs or accelerate revenue growth.
Capital Buffer Stable, AOCI Risk Lingers
Equity-to-assets remained at 13% in Q2 2026, as per the balance sheet, indicating a stable capital position, but unrealized securities losses may be masking true capital strength.
The equity-to-assets ratio of 13% is healthy and provides a buffer for loan growth and dividends. However, the surge in investment securities to $7.4B raises concerns about AOCI volatility, as unrealized losses could reduce tangible capital. The bank's conservative leverage (D/E of 0.05%) suggests ample capacity for capital return, but investors should monitor the impact of rate changes on the securities portfolio.
Credit Stable, Provisions Released
Loan loss provision was negative $2.4M in Q2 2026, as per the income statement, suggesting a release of reserves and stable credit conditions, but CRE concentration warrants monitoring.
The negative provision indicates that credit quality remains solid, with no signs of deterioration in the loan book. However, the bank's high concentration in Washington and Oregon, particularly in CRE, exposes it to regional economic downturns. The cooling commercial property market could pressure asset quality, and investors should watch for any increase in non-performing loans or charge-offs.
P/E Misleads on Earnings Quality
HFWA's P/E of 14.85 appears reasonable, but the Q2 2026 negative non-interest income of -$35.5M, as reported in the income statement, distorts earnings, making P/E an unreliable valuation metric.
The P/E ratio is commonly misapplied to banks because it can be distorted by volatile provisions and non-interest income. For HFWA, the sharp swing in fee income in Q2 2026 makes trailing earnings unrepresentative of core profitability. Instead, investors should focus on P/TBV and normalize earnings by excluding SBA gains and losses to assess the bank's true earning power.