HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
11.99 USD
-0.27 (-2.2%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In multiple years HL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HL has a Return On Assets of 3.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
HL has a better Return On Equity (4.32%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
HL's Return On Invested Capital of 6.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HL is significantly below the industry average of 12.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.48%) for HL is below the current ROIC(6.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 9.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 75.64% 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 73.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
The Gross Margin of HL (30.29%) is better than 67.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL 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
HL 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, HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.43 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL's Altman-Z score of 5.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 66.67% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (6.18) is better than 69.87% of its industry peers.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HL has a Current ratio (2.67) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Quick ratio of HL (1.99) 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1050.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.30%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.14% on average per year.
HL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y176.38%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 63.11 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.77, HL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.21. HL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 87.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.23 |
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.
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 51.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.14%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.48.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
HL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of HL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HL pays out 22.43% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HL 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%
NYSE:HL (10/2/2025, 10:08:07 AM)
11.99
-0.27 (-2.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change2.34%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.72%
Market Cap8.03B
Analysts76.47
Price Target8.59 (-28.36%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio0.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)20.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.77 | ||
| P/S | 7.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 87.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.1 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | 3.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY1.58%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY4.04%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY1.14%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.98%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
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 | 5.43 |
F-Score8
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 5Y26.14%
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 5Y-0.48%
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%