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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

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HCCI. HCCI was compared to 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.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HCCI had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.35%, HCCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HCCI's Return On Equity of 16.67% is amongst the best of the industry. HCCI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.15%, HCCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HCCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.17%. This is below the industry average of 11.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.15%) for HCCI is above the 3 year average (9.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

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.
The Operating Margin of HCCI (12.12%) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HCCI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HCCI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

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.
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'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.
HCCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, HCCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
HCCI has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 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

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.
Looking at the last year, HCCI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
Measured over the past years, HCCI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.15% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -13.46% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.91, the valuation of HCCI can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HCCI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36 indicates a rather expensive 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCCI to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.64), we can say HCCI is valued rather cheaply.
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 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

HCCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCCI is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
HCCI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
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

HCCI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HCCI's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

HCCI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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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%