HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:HCL • US4227041062
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16.025 EUR
+0.24 (+1.55%)
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This HCL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HCL.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HCL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HCL reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years HCL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.02%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.39%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.63%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is below the industry average of 8.77%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.26%) for HCL is below the current ROIC(9.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.63% |
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 22.57%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.16%, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HCL (43.72%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- HCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.57% | ||
| GM | 43.72% |
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
2. HCL.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCL is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for HCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HCL has an Altman-Z score of 8.61. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.61, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.89, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of HCL (0.10) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC13.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HCL's Current ratio of 2.72 is amongst the best of the industry. HCL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HCL's Quick ratio of 2.22 is amongst the best of the industry. HCL outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. HCL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 360.00% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 67.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HCL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.03%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
3.2 Future
- HCL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.37% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HCL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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. HCL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HCL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.09.
- HCL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, HCL is valued a bit more expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.82, the valuation of HCL can be described as rather expensive.
- HCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say HCL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HCL is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HCL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 26.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. HCL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of HCL has falen by -40.82%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.52, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HCL decreases each year by -1.79%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 3.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.23%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
HCL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:HCL (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.025
+0.24 (+1.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13/amc
Inst Owners74.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target22.45 (40.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.81%
Min EPS beat(2)20%
Max EPS beat(2)45.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)25.22%
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)29.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)13.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.62%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.92%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.24%
PT rev (1m)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)69.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 | ||
| P/S | 8.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.33 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | 4.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY4.48%
SpS1.81
BVpS3.3
TBVpS3.3
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number5.38527 (-66.39%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.39% | ||
| ROCE | 15.88% | ||
| ROIC | 9.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.58% | ||
| OM | 37.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.57% | ||
| GM | 43.72% | ||
| FCFM | 21.8% |
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.6%
ROICexc(5y)3.36%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)3.36%
ROCE(3y)7.03%
ROCE(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.61 |
F-Score8
WACC13.07%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)133.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year151.66%
EBIT Next 3Y35.25%
EBIT Next 5Y4.43%
FCF growth 1Y8096.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y28.14%
OCF growth 1Y157.76%
OCF growth 3Y84.28%
OCF growth 5Y25.49%
HECLA MINING CO / HCL.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HCL.DE.
What is the valuation status for HCL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HECLA MINING CO?
HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 41.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HCL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is expected to grow by 128.67% in the next year.