HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI)
US42726M1062 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, HCCI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HCCI was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While HCCI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HCCI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HCCI was profitable.
HCCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HCCI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years HCCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HCCI has a better Return On Assets (9.35%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
HCCI's Return On Equity of 16.67% is amongst the best of the industry. HCCI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HCCI (10.15%) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCCI is in line with the industry average of 9.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.17%) for HCCI is below the current ROIC(10.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.35% | ||
| ROE | 16.67% | ||
| ROIC | 10.15% |
ROA(3y)8.27%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)9.17%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.51%, HCCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCCI has grown nicely.
HCCI has a better Operating Margin (12.12%) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
HCCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y35.83%
OM growth 5Y9.17%
PM growth 3Y84.9%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCCI is creating some value.
HCCI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HCCI has more shares outstanding
HCCI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HCCI has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.80, HCCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCCI is 2.03, which is a good value as it means it would take HCCI, 2.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HCCI's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCCI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HCCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCCI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCCI outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that HCCI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCCI has a Current ratio of 1.86. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, HCCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCCI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
HCCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 37.64% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 35.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
HCCI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y54.36%
EPS 5Y37.64%
EPS Q2Q%-62.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HCCI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -13.46% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-36.67%
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y7.42%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HCCI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.91.
HCCI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCCI is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.62, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.36, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HCCI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
HCCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCCI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HCCI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of HCCI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HCCI's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HCCI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC
NASDAQ:HCCI (10/16/2023, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 45.51 0 (0%)45.51
+0.04 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 | ||
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| ROA | 9.35% | ||
| ROE | 16.67% | ||
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| OM | 12.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.98
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| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y54.36%
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EPS Next Y-36.67%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
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