HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
17.11 EUR
-0.55 (-3.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HCL. HCL was compared to 38 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. While showing a medium growth rate, HCL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HCL had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
HCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HCL has a Return On Assets of 6.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
HCL's Return On Equity of 8.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 55.26% of its industry peers.
HCL's Return On Invested Capital of 6.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 7.56%.
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
The Profit Margin of HCL (16.22%) is better than 76.32% of its industry peers.
HCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HCL (28.85%) is better than 86.84% of its industry peers.
HCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.12%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HCL has an Altman-Z score of 11.18. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HCL has a Altman-Z score of 11.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCL outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HCL, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HCL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.52) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HCL (0.11) is better than 76.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
HCL has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HCL's Current ratio of 2.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of HCL (1.51) is better than 65.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1300.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, HCL 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, 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 Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year39.79%
Revenue Next 2Y27.28%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
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 71.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HCL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.53% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. HCL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.39, HCL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
65.79% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HCL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, HCL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HCL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 74.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.22 |
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.
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 94.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HCL has a yearly dividend return of 0.08%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.97, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, HCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HCL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
8.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HCL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
FRA:HCL (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
17.11
-0.55 (-3.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.47B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target12.78 (-25.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
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)32.44%
PT rev (3m)73.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)22.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)26.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.39 | ||
| P/S | 11.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 74.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.72 | ||
| P/B | 5.52 | ||
| P/tB | 5.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.4%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.35%
OCF(TTM)0.52
OCFY3.06%
SpS1.55
BVpS3.1
TBVpS3.1
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.09
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 | 11.18 |
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year39.79%
Revenue Next 2Y27.28%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year362.18%
EBIT Next 3Y82.33%
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 3 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 71.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.52.
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%.