HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
15.795 EUR
-0.05 (-0.32%)
Taking everything into account, HCL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HCL was compared to 36 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HCL has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. HCL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HCL was profitable.
In the past year HCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HCL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.17%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HCL (8.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HCL has a Return On Invested Capital (6.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HCL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.28%) for HCL is above the 3 year average (1.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.02%
ROIC(5y)1.45%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.22%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCL has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.85%, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCL has declined.
The Gross Margin of HCL (36.12%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% |
OM growth 3Y-2.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.55%
GM growth 5Y33.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.33 indicates that HCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.33, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL (1.52) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC10.26%
2.3 Liquidity
HCL has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HCL has a better Quick ratio (1.51) than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1300.00% over the past year.
HCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
HCL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
Measured over the past years, HCL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
3.2 Future
HCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year39.79%
Revenue Next 2Y27.28%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 65.81, the valuation of HCL can be described as expensive.
HCL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HCL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.33, the valuation of HCL can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HCL is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, HCL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 68.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of HCL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 94.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HCL has a yearly dividend return of 0.08%, which is pretty low.
HCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.12.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HCL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HCL pays out 8.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HCL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
FRA:HCL (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.795
-0.05 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target12.78 (-19.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP8.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)50.49%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)10.95%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)30.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.23%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.39%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.76%
PT rev (1m)30.88%
PT rev (3m)73.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)22.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)26.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 65.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.33 | ||
| P/S | 10.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 68.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.06 | ||
| P/B | 5.07 | ||
| P/tB | 5.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.52%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.47%
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY3.33%
SpS1.56
BVpS3.12
TBVpS3.12
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROCE | 11.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.57% | ||
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% | ||
| FCFM | 14.88% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.02%
ROIC(5y)1.45%
ROICexc(3y)1.03%
ROICexc(5y)1.52%
ROICexgc(3y)1.03%
ROICexgc(5y)1.52%
ROCE(3y)1.88%
ROCE(5y)2.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.91%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.55%
GM growth 5Y33.53%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 137.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.33 |
F-Score8
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)117.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)20.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year39.79%
Revenue Next 2Y27.28%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year362.18%
EBIT Next 3Y82.33%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y270.62%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y273.13%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%
HECLA MINING CO / HCL.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HCL.DE.
What is the valuation status of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 65.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.07.
How sustainable is the dividend of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.21%.