HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
8.92 EUR
-0.57 (-6.05%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HCL. HCL was compared to 38 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HCL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
In the past 5 years HCL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HCL's Return On Assets of 3.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
HCL has a Return On Equity of 4.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCL outperforms 44.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.12%, HCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 8.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.12%) for HCL is above the 3 year average (1.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% |
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
HCL has a Profit Margin of 9.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
HCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCL has declined.
The Gross Margin of HCL (30.29%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
HCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HCL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HCL has an Altman-Z score of 4.74. 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 4.74, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HCL would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL (6.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.28%
2.3 Liquidity
HCL has a Current Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that HCL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.67, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. 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 Quick ratio of 1.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCL outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1050.00%, which is quite impressive.
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 36.30%.
Measured over the past years, HCL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
3.2 Future
HCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HCL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.75.
HCL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HCL is more expensive than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HCL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HCL is more expensive than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. HCL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 77.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 47.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.13%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.77.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.13, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
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
22.43% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
FRA:HCL (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.92
-0.57 (-6.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.98B
Analysts76.47
Price Target7.38 (-17.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.55%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.79%
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)11.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.41%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.76%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)14.68%
PT rev (3m)19.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)40%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.78 | ||
| P/S | 6.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 77.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.07 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY1.79%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY4.59%
FCF(TTM)0.12
FCFY1.29%
OCF(TTM)0.4
OCFY4.53%
SpS1.34
BVpS2.92
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.55% | ||
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% | ||
| FCFM | 8.62% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
F-Score8
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year205.88%
EBIT Next 3Y44.87%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y174.12%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y319.96%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%