HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
14.475 EUR
+0.73 (+5.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HCL. HCL was compared to 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HCL is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. HCL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HCL was profitable.
In the past year HCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years HCL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.17%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.11%, HCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 8.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.02%) for HCL is below the current ROIC(6.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% |
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 16.22%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.38% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.85%, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCL has declined.
HCL's Gross Margin of 36.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% |
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
HCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HCL has an Altman-Z score of 9.40. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.40, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HCL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCL outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
HCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HCL has a better Quick ratio (1.51) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1300.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HCL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HCL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
HCL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HCL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.88% on average per year.
HCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 60.31 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HCL.
HCL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, HCL is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.15, HCL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say HCL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HCL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.81 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of HCL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.09%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.70, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.09, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HCL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HCL pays out 8.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HCL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
FRA:HCL (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.475
+0.73 (+5.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target12.75 (-11.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP8.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)50.49%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)10.95%
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)30.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.23%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.39%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.76%
PT rev (1m)52.51%
PT rev (3m)73.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)44.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)75%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.15 | ||
| P/S | 9.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.16 | ||
| P/B | 4.58 | ||
| P/tB | 4.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY1.62%
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY3.68%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.16
TBVpS3.16
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROCE | 11.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.57% | ||
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% | ||
| FCFM | 14.88% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 137.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.4 |
F-Score8
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y270.62%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y273.13%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%
HECLA MINING CO / HCL.DE 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 of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 60.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.58.
How sustainable is the dividend of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.21%.