HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HLE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, HLE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLE was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HLE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HLE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLE was profitable.
In the past year HLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.21%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a better Return On Equity (9.79%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
HLE's Return On Invested Capital of 6.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLE is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.40%) for HLE is above the 3 year average (6.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 9.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% |
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
The Profit Margin of HLE (3.88%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
The Operating Margin of HLE (4.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLE has declined.
HLE's Gross Margin of 20.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLE is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.88% | ||
| GM | 20.2% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for HLE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.32 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLE's Altman-Z score of 3.32 is amongst the best of the industry. HLE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
HLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.21. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HLE would need 7.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE (7.21) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
HLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLE (0.32) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC6.57%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. 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 Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.08% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.66% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.08%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-66.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.26%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HLE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.46, HLE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HLE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. HLE is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.52, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLE.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. HLE is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued expensively inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued cheaper.
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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HLE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)7.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.24, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.16, HLE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
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
26.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
FRA:HLE (6/20/2025, 5:29:57 PM)
82.5
+0.3 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.17B
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-19.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
DP26.72%
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)-3.94%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.88 | ||
| P/tB | 3.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)7.72
OCFY9.36%
SpS72.18
BVpS28.61
TBVpS21.9
PEG (NY)7.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 9.79% | ||
| ROCE | 8.15% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.32% | ||
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.88% | ||
| GM | 20.2% | ||
| FCFM | 2.05% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.94%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
F-Score6
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)21.08%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-66.64%
EPS Next Y4.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.26%
Revenue Next Year-1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.58%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year106.47%
EBIT Next 3Y34.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.15%
FCF growth 3Y58.51%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y37.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%