HECLA MINING CO (HL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

Current stock price

18.06 USD
+0.04 (+0.22%)
At close:
17.94 USD
-0.12 (-0.66%)
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This HL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HL reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • HL's Return On Assets of 9.02% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 81.60% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HL (12.39%) is better than 77.30% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.63%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 58.77%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.63%) for HL is above the 3 year average (4.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.02%
ROE 12.39%
ROIC 9.63%
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
HL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.57%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HL has a Operating Margin of 37.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 82.82% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.72%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.16%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 43.72%
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
HL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. HL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HL has more shares outstanding
  • HL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HL Yearly Shares OutstandingHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
HL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • HL has an Altman-Z score of 8.45. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HL (8.45) is better than 75.46% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (0.89) is better than 82.82% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 8.45
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC13.1%
HL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HL has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HL has a Quick ratio of 2.22. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 60.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.22
HL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. HL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 360.00% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, HL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 67.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 53.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.98% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.98%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
  • 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.
HL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B
HL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. HL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.26.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. HL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.17, the valuation of HL can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.26
Fwd PE 17.17
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 72.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.03
EV/EBITDA 17.32
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
  • HL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HL's earnings are expected to grow with 26.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%

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5. HL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.08%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HL decreases each year by -1.79%.
  • HL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HL Yearly Dividends per shareHL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04

5.3 Sustainability

  • 3.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.23%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
HL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
HL Dividend Payout.HL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 17.94 -0.12 (-0.66%)

18.06

+0.04 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry Strength99.38
Industry Growth100
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners74.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-3.38%
Market Cap12.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.32 (45.74%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.08%
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.81%
Min EPS beat(2)20%
Max EPS beat(2)45.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)25.22%
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)29.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)13.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.62%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.92%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.24%
PT rev (1m)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)71.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.26
Fwd PE 17.17
P/S 8.51
P/FCF 39.03
P/OCF 21.52
P/B 4.67
P/tB 4.67
EV/EBITDA 17.32
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY4.65%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.86
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number6.32464 (-64.98%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.02%
ROE 12.39%
ROCE 15.88%
ROIC 9.63%
ROICexc 10.58%
ROICexgc 10.58%
OM 37.16%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 43.72%
FCFM 21.8%
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.6%
ROICexc(5y)3.36%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)3.36%
ROCE(3y)7.03%
ROCE(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 152.44%
Cap/Sales 17.74%
Interest Coverage 11.74
Cash Conversion 81.03%
Profit Quality 96.6%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.22
Altman-Z 8.45
F-Score8
WACC13.1%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)133.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year151.66%
EBIT Next 3Y35.25%
EBIT Next 5Y8.27%
FCF growth 1Y8096.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y28.14%
OCF growth 1Y157.76%
OCF growth 3Y84.28%
OCF growth 5Y25.49%

HECLA MINING CO / HL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HL.


What is the valuation status of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HECLA MINING CO?

HECLA MINING CO (HL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of HECLA MINING CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 39.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.67.


How sustainable is the dividend of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

The dividend rating of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.23%.