HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN INC (HCCI)
US42726M1062 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HCCI. HCCI was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While HCCI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HCCI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HCCI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HCCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HCCI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years HCCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
The Return On Equity of HCCI (16.67%) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.15%, HCCI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCCI is in line with the industry average of 10.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.15%) for HCCI is above the 3 year average (9.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.51%, HCCI belongs to the top 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.
The Operating Margin of HCCI (12.12%) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCCI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCCI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HCCI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HCCI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HCCI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that HCCI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HCCI (3.80) is better than 84.15% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCCI is 2.03, which is a good value as it means it would take HCCI, 2.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HCCI's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCCI outperforms 79.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that HCCI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.19, HCCI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
HCCI has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that HCCI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HCCI has a Current ratio of 1.86. This is in the better half of the industry: HCCI outperforms 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.
HCCI has a better Quick ratio (1.42) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HCCI have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
HCCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 37.64% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 35.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 14.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -13.46% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.42% on average over the next years.
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
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
HCCI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.91.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCCI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HCCI is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HCCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36, HCCI is valued on the expensive side.
HCCI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HCCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCCI is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HCCI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HCCI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners21.54%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.11B
Analysts78.33
Price Target46.61 (2.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.88%
Max EPS beat(2)15.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-34.88%
Max EPS beat(4)23.68%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.43%
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)1.56%
PT rev (3m)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.05 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 4.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY9.05%
SpS32.83
BVpS18.73
TBVpS10.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.35% | ||
| ROE | 16.67% | ||
| ROCE | 13.73% | ||
| ROIC | 10.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.47% | ||
| OM | 12.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 5.21% |
ROA(3y)8.27%
ROA(5y)6.17%
ROE(3y)13.94%
ROE(5y)10.15%
ROIC(3y)9.17%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
ROICexc(3y)10.12%
ROICexc(5y)8.55%
ROICexgc(3y)13.98%
ROICexgc(5y)11.39%
ROCE(3y)12.4%
ROCE(5y)10.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y34.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.25%
OM growth 3Y35.83%
OM growth 5Y9.17%
PM growth 3Y84.9%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 54.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score4
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)110.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)129%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.97%
Profit Quality(3y)113.27%
Profit Quality(5y)130.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y54.36%
EPS 5Y37.64%
EPS Q2Q%-62.89%
EPS Next Y-36.67%
EPS Next 2Y-13.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y16.87%
Revenue growth 5Y14.15%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y8.93%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y7.42%
EBIT growth 1Y0.36%
EBIT growth 3Y58.74%
EBIT growth 5Y24.62%
EBIT Next Year34.49%
EBIT Next 3Y20.4%
EBIT Next 5Y15.05%
FCF growth 1Y-11%
FCF growth 3Y26.93%
FCF growth 5Y7.74%
OCF growth 1Y46.91%
OCF growth 3Y20.25%
OCF growth 5Y15.36%