HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
12.76 USD
-0.11 (-0.85%)
12.66 USD
-0.1 (-0.78%)
Overall HL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HL against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HL was profitable.
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.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.01%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Return On Equity of 4.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (6.01%) is better than 66.88% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 12.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.01%) for HL is above the 3 year average (1.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.48%
ROIC(5y)2.12%
1.3 Margins
HL's Profit Margin of 9.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 75.32% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 74.03% of its industry peers.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.29%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL is destroying value.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HL has an Altman-Z score of 5.68. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a Altman-Z score of 5.68. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 69.48% of its industry peers.
HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HL would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.18, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
HL has a Current Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.67, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.60% of the companies in the same industry.
HL has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that HL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HL has a Quick ratio (1.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1050.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.30%.
Measured over the past years, HL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.94% on average per year.
HL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y203.12%
EPS Next 2Y135.21%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 67.16, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.06, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.53.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 60.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 93.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.25 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of HL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HL's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y135.21%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.12%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.61.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.12, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
HL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
22.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y135.21%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
12.76
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap8.55B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)99.71M
Analysts76.47
Price Target11.5 (-9.87%)
Short Float %4.88%
Short Ratio1.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)33.99%
PT rev (3m)56.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)53.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.06 | ||
| P/S | 8.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 93.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.7 | ||
| P/tB | 3.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY1.49%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY1.07%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.74%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.65% | ||
| 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)1.48%
ROIC(5y)2.12%
ROICexc(3y)1.51%
ROICexc(5y)2.22%
ROICexgc(3y)1.51%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
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 Turnover0.32
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 | 5.68 |
F-Score8
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 Y203.12%
EPS Next 2Y135.21%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
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%
HECLA MINING CO / HL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HL.
What is the valuation status for HL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is HECLA MINING CO?
The financial health rating of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HECLA MINING CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 203.12% in the next year.