HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
12.44 EUR
+0.48 (+4.06%)
Overall HCL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HCL against 43 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HCL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HCL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HCL had positive earnings in the past year.
HCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HCL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HCL has a Return On Assets (3.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HCL (4.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.12%, HCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 8.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.02%) for HCL is below the current ROIC(4.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% |
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
HCL's Profit Margin of 9.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HCL (30.29%) is better than 60.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% |
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
HCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that HCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.33, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HCL would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HCL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.18) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
HCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.67, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that HCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.99, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1050.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HCL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 36.30% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
3.2 Future
HCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.94% yearly.
HCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y176.38%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 77.75, the valuation of HCL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HCL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 77.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.77% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 106.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 51.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.10%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.10, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HCL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HCL pays out 22.43% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HCL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
FRA:HCL (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.44
+0.48 (+4.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.33B
Analysts76.47
Price Target8.36 (-32.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.55%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.79%
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)11.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.41%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.76%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)13.26%
PT rev (3m)34.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 77.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.95 | ||
| P/S | 9.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 106.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.35 | ||
| P/B | 4.21 | ||
| P/tB | 4.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY1.29%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY0.94%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY3.29%
SpS1.36
BVpS2.96
TBVpS2.96
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.55% | ||
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% | ||
| FCFM | 8.62% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
F-Score8
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.47
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)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y176.38%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y174.12%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y319.96%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%