HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI)

US42726M1062 - Common Stock

45.51  +0.04 (+0.09%)

After market: 45.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

HCCI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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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.
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

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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCCI is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
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%

1.3 Margins

HCCI has a Profit Margin of 9.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCCI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
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

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for HCCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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.
HCCI's Altman-Z score of 3.80 is amongst the best of the industry. HCCI outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HCCI would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.03, HCCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HCCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCCI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 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%

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.
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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HCCI have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HCCI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 37.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 35.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 growth Q2Q-62.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.15%
Revenue growth Q2Q22.67%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.91 indicates a correct valuation of HCCI.
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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.84.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.36, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HCCI.
HCCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HCCI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.91
Fwd PE 18.36

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HCCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HCCI is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HCCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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.
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

No dividends for HCCI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC

NASDAQ:HCCI (10/16/2023, 7:00:02 PM)

After market: 45.51 0 (0%)

45.51

+0.04 (+0.09%)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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ROA 9.35%
ROE 16.67%
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OM 12.12%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
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Debt/Equity 0.19
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Current Ratio 1.86
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EPS 3Y54.36%
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