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 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLE was compared to 28 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLE had positive earnings in the past year.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.72%, HLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HLE (11.03%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HLE (7.82%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLE is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.02%) for HLE is below the current ROIC(7.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.72% | ||
| ROE | 11.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% |
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 (4.40%) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
HLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HLE (6.04%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLE has declined.
HLE's Gross Margin of 20.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLE is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
HLE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.4% | ||
| GM | 20.85% |
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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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 3.42 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HLE (3.42) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE is 5.68, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLE, 5.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.68, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% 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.
HLE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC6.6%
2.3 Liquidity
HLE has a Current Ratio of 1.48. 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 1.48, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLE (1.06) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.85% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HLE have been decreasing by -10.93% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.89% 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)33.85%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%66.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.36%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.92% on average per year.
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
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.
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 27.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
60.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, HLE is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.99 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLE is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.13), we can say HLE is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. HLE is more expensive than 85.71% of the companies 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 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
HLE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%, HLE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.12, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.10, HLE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
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 23.02% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
FRA:HLE (5/30/2025, 5:24:09 PM)
86.9
+0.1 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.66B
Analysts44
Price Target69.02 (-20.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
DP23.02%
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)-0.85%
PT rev (3m)-0.85%
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)-3.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)8.03
OCFY9.24%
SpS72.22
BVpS28.8
TBVpS22.36
PEG (NY)6.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.72% | ||
| ROE | 11.03% | ||
| ROCE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.86% | ||
| OM | 6.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.4% | ||
| GM | 20.85% | ||
| FCFM | 2.64% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score5
WACC6.6%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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)33.85%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%66.98%
EPS Next Y4.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.69%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year106.47%
EBIT Next 3Y34.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.23%
FCF growth 3Y58.51%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y8.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%