HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HCL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US4227041062 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
HCL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 39 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While HCL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HCL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HCL reported negative net income in multiple years.
HCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HCL has a Return On Assets (2.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HCL has a Return On Equity (3.37%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.18%, HCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.17%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.18%) for HCL is above the 3 year average (1.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 6.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
HCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HCL has a better Operating Margin (16.73%) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
HCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HCL has a Gross Margin (25.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% |
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.
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.
HCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that HCL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.70, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL is 35.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take HCL, 35.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HCL has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (35.68) than 64.10% of its industry peers.
HCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that HCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCL has a worse Current ratio (1.43) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that HCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HCL (0.75) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1400.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, HCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 41.05% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
HCL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
3.2 Future
HCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.86% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y132.48%
EPS Next 2Y97.84%
EPS Next 3Y46.62%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 46.87, HCL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HCL.
HCL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.17 indicates a correct valuation of HCL.
HCL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.10% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HCL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 235.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
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.
HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 46.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y97.84%
EPS Next 3Y46.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.25%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
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
34.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HCL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.13%
EPS Next 2Y97.84%
EPS Next 3Y46.62%
FRA:HCL (6/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.156
-0.01 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.26B
Analysts78.89
Price Target6.21 (20.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP34.13%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-33.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.06%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.84%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.8%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.83%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)0.91%
PT rev (3m)-16.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 235.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.42%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY6.31%
SpS1.38
BVpS2.85
TBVpS2.85
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROCE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.21% | ||
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% | ||
| FCFM | 1.59% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 22.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y132.48%
EPS Next 2Y97.84%
EPS Next 3Y46.62%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
EBIT growth 1Y894.37%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year188.41%
EBIT Next 3Y42.78%
EBIT Next 5Y25.55%
FCF growth 1Y117.77%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.87%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%