HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
9.0399 USD
+0.19 (+2.15%)
HL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has an average financial health and profitability rating. HL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HL had positive earnings in the past year.
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
HL has a better Return On Assets (3.01%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
HL has a better Return On Equity (4.32%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (6.01%) is better than 67.31% 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 13.00%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.41%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL's Operating Margin of 22.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL's Gross Margin of 30.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 68.59% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL is destroying value.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.06 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HL (4.06) is better than 67.31% 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 68.59% 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 | 4.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC10.22%
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.
HL has a Current ratio (2.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.99 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HL's Quick ratio of 1.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
| 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!
HL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
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
HL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue Next Year9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.49%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 47.58, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, HL is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HL.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.63), we can say HL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
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 66.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.51 |
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.
HL's earnings are expected to grow with 47.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.19%, which is pretty low.
HL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.67.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
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.
HL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
NYSE:HL (9/5/2025, 1:53:45 PM)
9.0399
+0.19 (+2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.26%
Inst Owner Change2.34%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap6.06B
Analysts78.89
Price Target8.59 (-4.98%)
Short Float %4.39%
Short Ratio1.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
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)16.99%
PT rev (3m)20.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 5.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | 2.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY2.1%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY1.51%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY5.28%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.28
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 | 4.06 |
F-Score8
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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 Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year9.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.89%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.49%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year205.88%
EBIT Next 3Y44.87%
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%