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HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HCCI - Nasdaq - US42726M1062 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

45.51  +0.04 (+0.09%)

After market: 45.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HCCI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HCCI against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While HCCI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HCCI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HCCI was profitable.
HCCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HCCI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years HCCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HCCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHCCI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

HCCI has a Return On Assets of 9.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCCI outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a better Return On Equity (16.67%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.15%) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCCI is below the industry average of 11.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.17%) for HCCI is below the current ROIC(10.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
HCCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHCCI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

HCCI's Profit Margin of 9.51% is amongst the best of the industry. HCCI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCCI has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.12%, HCCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCCI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
HCCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHCCI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HCCI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HCCI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCCI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HCCI Yearly Shares OutstandingHCCI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5M 10M 15M 20M
HCCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHCCI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that HCCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HCCI has a Altman-Z score of 3.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCCI outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.03) than 79.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HCCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HCCI (0.19) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.03
Altman-Z 3.8
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.95%
HCCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHCCI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

HCCI has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.86, HCCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCCI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCCI has a better Quick ratio (1.42) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.42
HCCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHCCI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HCCI have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
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

HCCI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.46% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HCCI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.42% on average per year.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HCCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHCCI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HCCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHCCI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.91, which indicates a correct valuation of HCCI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HCCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say HCCI is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36, HCCI is valued on the expensive side.
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 22.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.91
Fwd PE 18.36
HCCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHCCI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HCCI.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.62
EV/EBITDA 8.09
HCCI Per share dataHCCI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent 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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HCCI!.
Industry RankSector 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
Earnings (Last)10-19 2023-10-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-28 2024-02-28/amc
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners21.54%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.11B
Analysts78.33
Price Target46.61 (2.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.88%
Max EPS beat(2)15.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-34.88%
Max EPS beat(4)23.68%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.43%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.56%
PT rev (3m)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.91
Fwd PE 18.36
P/S 1.39
P/FCF 26.62
P/OCF 11.05
P/B 2.43
P/tB 4.49
EV/EBITDA 8.09
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY9.05%
SpS32.83
BVpS18.73
TBVpS10.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.35%
ROE 16.67%
ROCE 13.73%
ROIC 10.15%
ROICexc 10.65%
ROICexgc 15.47%
OM 12.12%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM N/A
FCFM 5.21%
ROA(3y)8.27%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)9.17%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
ROICexc(3y)10.12%
ROICexc(5y)8.55%
ROICexgc(3y)13.98%
ROICexgc(5y)11.39%
ROCE(3y)12.4%
ROCE(5y)10.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y34.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.25%
OM growth 3Y35.83%
OM growth 5Y9.17%
PM growth 3Y84.9%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.03
Debt/EBITDA 0.59
Cap/Depr 126.38%
Cap/Sales 7.34%
Interest Coverage 21.48
Cash Conversion 69.99%
Profit Quality 54.75%
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 3.8
F-Score4
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)110.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)129%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.97%
Profit Quality(3y)113.27%
Profit Quality(5y)130.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y54.36%
EPS 5Y37.64%
EPS Q2Q%-62.89%
EPS Next Y-36.67%
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y7.42%
EBIT growth 1Y0.36%
EBIT growth 3Y58.74%
EBIT growth 5Y24.62%
EBIT Next Year34.49%
EBIT Next 3Y20.4%
EBIT Next 5Y15.05%
FCF growth 1Y-11%
FCF growth 3Y26.93%
FCF growth 5Y7.74%
OCF growth 1Y46.91%
OCF growth 3Y20.25%
OCF growth 5Y15.36%