HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

24.91 USD
+0.37 (+1.51%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
24.91 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:08:39 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

HL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make HL suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 82.91% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Return On Equity of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 80.38% 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 76.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.98%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.26%) for HL is below the current ROIC(9.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • HL has a Profit Margin of 22.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 82.91% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a better Operating Margin (37.16%) than 86.08% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.72%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.32% 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. 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 11.29 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 11.29, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HL, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.89) than 84.81% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 11.29
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC11.11%
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 57.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HL's Quick ratio of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.76% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 360.00% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 67.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 53.03%.
  • Measured over the past years, HL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average per year.
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.05% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 54.15 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
  • HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say HL is valued expensively.
  • HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.62.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 54.15
Fwd PE 28.62
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 72.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.8
EV/EBITDA 23.92
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of HL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.06%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, HL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 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)-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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HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (2/27/2026, 8:08:39 PM)

After market: 24.91 0 (0%)

24.91

+0.37 (+1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-4.14%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-4.08%
Market Cap16.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.62 (6.86%)
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio1.08
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)73.42%
PT rev (3m)81.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)48.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)51.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 54.15
Fwd PE 28.62
P/S 11.73
P/FCF 53.8
P/OCF 29.67
P/B 6.44
P/tB 6.44
EV/EBITDA 23.92
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY1.85%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY3.49%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY1.86%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY3.37%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.8
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 11.29
F-Score8
WACC11.11%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 54.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.44.


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.