Risk factor
Very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
The Hackett Group, Inc. is a strategic consulting and technology advisory firm operating across North America and globally. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizational performance, including its best practice intelligence center, an extensive online database. It also offers best practice accelerators, which give web-based access to established methodologies, bespoke software configuration tools, and optimized process flows. Clients can utilize advisor inquiry for expert, evidence-based guidance, and access best practice research for deep insights into successful strategies. Peer interaction opportunities are facilitated through member webcasts, annual conferences, forums, performance surveys, and client-contributed content, alongside intellectual property-as-a-service and Hackett Institute programs. Furthermore, Hackett specializes in benchmarking services, conducting detailed studies across areas such as sales, general and administrative functions, finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, enterprise performance management, and shared services. Its business transformation practices assist organizations in formulating cohesive strategies to achieve enterprise-wide performance improvements. The firm also delivers comprehensive technology solutions, including expertise in Oracle EEA for financial consolidation, integrated business planning, and advanced analytics. For SAP, services span the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning, architecture design, and vendor selection through implementation, customization, testing, and integration. Post-implementation, they provide ongoing support, change management, process transparency, system documentation, and user training. Offshore application development, maintenance, and support are also available. Additionally, The Hackett Group offers a dedicated OneStream practice, guiding clients in selecting and deploying the OneStream XF Platform and Marketplace solutions. Established in 1991, the company was initially known as Answerthink, Inc. before rebranding as The Hackett Group, Inc. in 2008. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is slightly 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITDA, undervalued
Target Price
The average target price of HCKT is 18 and suggests 69% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase