HECLA MINING CO (1HL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1HL - Euronext Milan - US4227041062 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall 1HL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 1HL against 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While 1HL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 1HL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1HL had positive earnings in the past year.
1HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years 1HL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
1HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1HL has a Return On Assets (2.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1HL (3.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1HL has a Return On Invested Capital (3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.18%) for 1HL is above the 3 year average (1.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.02%
ROIC(5y)1.45%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.98%, 1HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1HL has declined.
The Operating Margin of 1HL (16.73%) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
1HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1HL (25.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1HL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 1HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that 1HL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.40, 1HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1HL is 35.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1HL, 35.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1HL (35.68) is worse than 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that 1HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, 1HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that 1HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.43, 1HL is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
1HL has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that 1HL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1HL's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1HL is outperformed by 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1400.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, 1HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 41.05%.
1HL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y130.46%
EPS Next 2Y94.89%
EPS Next 3Y43.02%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.92, 1HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say 1HL is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.64, which indicates a correct valuation of 1HL.
1HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.74. 1HL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1HL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1HL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 205.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1HL's earnings are expected to grow with 43.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y94.89%
EPS Next 3Y43.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.25%, 1HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, 1HL is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.25, 1HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1HL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1HL pays out 34.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1HL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.13%
EPS Next 2Y94.89%
EPS Next 3Y43.02%
BIT:1HL (5/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.501
+0.03 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.85B
Analysts78.89
Price Target6.2 (37.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP34.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-33.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.06%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.84%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.8%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.82%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)-10.08%
PT rev (3m)-16.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 205.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 |
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY2.44%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.49%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY7.23%
SpS1.38
BVpS2.85
TBVpS2.85
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROCE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.21% | ||
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% | ||
| FCFM | 1.59% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.02%
ROIC(5y)1.45%
ROICexc(3y)1.03%
ROICexc(5y)1.52%
ROICexgc(3y)1.03%
ROICexgc(5y)1.52%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 22.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
F-Score7
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y130.46%
EPS Next 2Y94.89%
EPS Next 3Y43.02%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.44%
EBIT growth 1Y894.37%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year188.41%
EBIT Next 3Y42.78%
EBIT Next 5Y25.55%
FCF growth 1Y117.77%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.87%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%