HAWTHORN BANCSHARES INCHWBK

Neutral

ASignal's systematic analysis rates HWBK as Neutral.

Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Oct 11, 2026

The case on HWBK

Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.

Bull case
  • Strong earnings growth (20.5% YoY)
  • High net profit margin (30.25%)
  • High operating margin (39.38%)
  • Attractive value score (0.8)
  • Low P/E ratio (10.31x) relative to growth
  • High dividend yield (220.00%) with sustainable payout ratio (22.34%)
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Bear case
  • Negative MACD histogram indicating weakening momentum
  • Price below SMA20 and SMA50 suggesting downtrend
  • Declining price momentum (-0.0187)
  • RSI near neutral but not oversold (42.6)
  • Gross margin reported as 0.00% — potential data anomaly or business model issue
  • No news coverage or Reddit mentions — low market sentiment visibility
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HAWTHORN BANCSHARES INC (HWBK) Stock Analysis - ASignal rates it Neutral