HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI)

US42726M1062 - Common Stock

45.51  +0.04 (+0.09%)

After market: 45.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HCCI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HCCI against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While HCCI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HCCI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HCCI was profitable.
HCCI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HCCI has been profitable.
HCCI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.35%, HCCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
HCCI has a Return On Equity of 16.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCCI outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HCCI (10.15%) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
HCCI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.17%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.17%) for HCCI is below the current ROIC(10.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.35%
ROE 16.67%
ROIC 10.15%
ROA(3y)8.27%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)9.17%
ROIC(5y)7.6%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.51%, HCCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
HCCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HCCI has a Operating Margin of 12.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCCI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.12%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y35.83%
OM growth 5Y9.17%
PM growth 3Y84.9%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HCCI is still creating some value.
HCCI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HCCI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HCCI is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

HCCI has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HCCI has a better Altman-Z score (3.80) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HCCI would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HCCI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HCCI (0.19) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.03
Altman-Z 3.8
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.95%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that HCCI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCCI has a better Current ratio (1.86) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
HCCI has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, HCCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HCCI have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HCCI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 37.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HCCI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
Measured over the past years, HCCI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y54.36%
EPS 5Y37.64%
EPS Q2Q%-62.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%

3.2 Future

HCCI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.46% yearly.
HCCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y-36.67%
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y7.42%

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 decreasing.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.91, HCCI is valued correctly.
71.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCCI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.96, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper.
HCCI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.91
Fwd PE 18.36

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HCCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HCCI is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HCCI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.62
EV/EBITDA 8.09

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HCCI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HCCI's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HCCI!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC

NASDAQ:HCCI (10/16/2023, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 45.51 0 (0%)

45.51

+0.04 (+0.09%)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
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ROA 9.35%
ROE 16.67%
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OM 12.12%
PM (TTM) 9.51%
GM N/A
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Debt/Equity 0.19
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Current Ratio 1.86
Quick Ratio 1.42
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EPS 3Y54.36%
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