HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
12.9 USD
+0.37 (+2.95%)
12.9701 USD
+0.07 (+0.54%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 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.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years HL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.01%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.32%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (6.01%) is better than 66.88% of its industry peers.
HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.40%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (9.41%) than 75.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
The Operating Margin of HL (22.38%) is better than 74.68% of its industry peers.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 30.29%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL 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.
The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HL has an Altman-Z score of 5.54. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.54, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 6.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take HL, 6.18 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.67, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.90% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.99, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same 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
The Revenue has grown by 36.30% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 26.94% 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 67.89 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, HL is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.32 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HL.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, HL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 67.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 60.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 94.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.68 |
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.
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
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.12%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.12, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| 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.
The dividend of HL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y135.21%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
12.9
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap8.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.06B
Net Income(TTM)99.71M
Analysts76.47
Price Target9.66 (-25.12%)
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)12.54%
PT rev (3m)31.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.15%
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 | 67.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.32 | ||
| P/S | 8.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.01 | ||
| P/B | 3.74 | ||
| P/tB | 3.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY1.47%
EPS(NY)0.55
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.7%
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 | 5.54 |
F-Score8
WACC9.13%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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.