HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLE - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock
80.2 EUR
-0.3 (-0.37%)
Taking everything into account, HLE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLE was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While HLE has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HLE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLE was profitable.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HLE's Return On Assets of 2.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HLE (5.25%) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.28%, HLE is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLE is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
| 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
HLE's Profit Margin of 2.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
HLE has a Operating Margin of 1.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLE underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
HLE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.14%, HLE is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLE is destroying value.
HLE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HLE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HLE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HLE has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that HLE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.20, HLE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.54. This is a neutral value as HLE would need 4.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.54, HLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLE (0.33) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.65%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLE has a better Quick ratio (1.04) than 72.41% 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%.
HLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.09% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -14.88% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-57.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 55.31 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
HLE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HLE is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 56.72, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLE indicates a rather expensive valuation: HLE more expensive than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued expensively inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued cheaper.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLE is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as HLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
HLE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.82.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, HLE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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
67.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLE. 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-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
FRA:HLE (12/10/2025, 5:29:30 PM)
80.2
-0.3 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.91B
Revenue(TTM)7.96B
Net Income(TTM)161.47M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-17.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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)-55.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 56.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.08 | ||
| P/B | 2.9 | ||
| P/tB | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY1.76%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY2.82%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY9.92%
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
WACC6.65%
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-57.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-75.98%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year103.2%
EBIT Next 3Y33.36%
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 4 / 10 to HLE.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HLE stock?
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 55.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.9.
Is the dividend of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA sustainable?
The dividend rating of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.77%.