HECLA MINING CO (HL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

20.39 USD
-0.41 (-1.97%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
19.6121 USD
-0.78 (-3.82%)
Pre-Market: 3/9/2026, 8:25:11 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. HL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make HL a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. HL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 has a better Return On Assets (9.02%) than 82.17% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a Return On Equity of 12.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 79.62% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HL is significantly below the industry average of 11.48%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of HL (22.57%) is better than 82.80% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin of 37.16% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 85.35% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has grown nicely.
  • HL has a better Gross Margin (43.72%) than 75.16% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • HL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 9.41. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 9.41, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 82.80% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • HL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 9.41
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.92%
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.
  • HL has a Current ratio (2.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of HL (2.22) is better than 61.78% 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.
  • HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 67.39% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 53.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • HL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.51% yearly.
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
  • HL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y89.21%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue Next Year23.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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 1.5B
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

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4. HL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.33, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • HL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 61.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say HL is valued expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.43, HL is valued on the expensive side.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.33
Fwd PE 23.43
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 61.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.04
EV/EBITDA 19.55
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HL's 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.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%

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5. HL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.06%, which is pretty low.
  • HL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.06.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.06, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%

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.
  • The dividend of HL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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

  • HL pays out 3.23% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.23%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
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 (3/6/2026, 8:24:13 PM)

Premarket: 19.6121 -0.78 (-3.82%)

20.39

-0.41 (-1.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-4.16%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-3.53%
Market Cap13.66B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.62 (30.55%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio1.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)1.36%
PT rev (3m)79.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)48.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.33
Fwd PE 23.43
P/S 9.6
P/FCF 44.04
P/OCF 24.28
P/B 5.27
P/tB 5.27
EV/EBITDA 19.55
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.26%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.27%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY4.12%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number6.33
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 9.41
F-Score8
WACC10.92%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y89.21%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year23.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year155.94%
EBIT Next 3Y25.52%
EBIT Next 5Y4.43%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for HECLA MINING CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 44.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.27.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 89.21% in the next year.