HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLE - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock
79.9 EUR
-0.5 (-0.62%)
Overall HLE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HLE against 32 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. HLE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. HLE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HLE was profitable.
- HLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years HLE 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years HLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- HLE has a better Return On Assets (2.23%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 5.25%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLE has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLE underperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- HLE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)8.93%
ROE(5y)4.18%
ROIC(3y)6.02%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.03%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.69%, HLE is doing worse than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLE has declined.
- HLE has a worse Gross Margin (20.14%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 20.14% |
OM growth 3Y13.8%
OM growth 5Y-15.71%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- HLE 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, HLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- HLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HLE's Altman-Z score of 3.20 is amongst the best of the industry. HLE outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE is 4.54, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLE, 4.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HLE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLE outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- HLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HLE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- HLE has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that HLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HLE has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HLE (1.04) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HLE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.98%.
- Measured over the past years, HLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.93% on average per year.
- HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.09%.
- HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.98%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-45.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
3.2 Future
- HLE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.56% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-55.85%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- 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 55.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLE is valued a bit more expensive than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say HLE is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLE indicates a rather expensive valuation: HLE more expensive than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. HLE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLE indicates a rather expensive valuation: HLE more expensive than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLE is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
- HLE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.94.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLE decreases each year by -7.10%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- HLE pays out 67.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of HLE has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP67.77%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
FRA:HLE (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
79.9
-0.5 (-0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners16.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.88B
Revenue(TTM)7.96B
Net Income(TTM)161.47M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-17.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
DP67.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY1.74%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY2.83%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY9.96%
SpS71.68
BVpS27.67
TBVpS20.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROCE | 2.91% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.13% | ||
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 20.14% | ||
| FCFM | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)8.93%
ROE(5y)4.18%
ROIC(3y)6.02%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
ROICexc(3y)8.22%
ROICexc(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc(3y)9.91%
ROICexgc(5y)8.2%
ROCE(3y)7.67%
ROCE(5y)6.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.54%
OM growth 3Y13.8%
OM growth 5Y-15.71%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)122.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.98%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-45.71%
EPS Next Y-55.85%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-75.98%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year104.98%
EBIT Next 3Y33.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.85%
FCF growth 3Y58.51%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y-5.69%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA / HLE.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HLE.DE.
What is the valuation status of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is expected to decline by -55.85% in the next year.