HECLA MINING CO (1HL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1HL - Euronext Milan - US4227041062 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
1HL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 40 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: 1HL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years 1HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1HL has a Return On Assets of 2.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1HL outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
1HL has a Return On Equity of 3.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1HL outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
1HL has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1HL outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
1HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.42%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.98%, 1HL is in the better half of 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.
1HL's Operating Margin of 16.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1HL outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
1HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1HL has a Gross Margin (25.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1HL has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1HL is destroying value.
1HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1HL has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. This is not the best score and indicates that 1HL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1HL (2.40) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
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.
1HL has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (35.68) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that 1HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1HL (0.25) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Current ratio of 1HL (1.43) is worse than 70.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that 1HL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, 1HL is not doing good in the industry: 65.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1400.00% over the past year.
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%.
Measured over the past years, 1HL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
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
1HL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1HL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.44% on average per year.
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
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.
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1HL.
1HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.64 indicates a correct valuation of 1HL.
1HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
1HL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1HL is more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1HL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 205.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1HL's 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
1HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.25%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, 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 2.35.
| 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%