HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HCL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
19.255 EUR
+1.23 (+6.82%)
Overall HCL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HCL against 42 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While HCL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
HCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HCL reported negative net income in multiple 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 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Return On Equity (8.11%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HCL has a Return On Invested Capital (6.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 7.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.28%) for HCL is above the 3 year average (1.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
HCL's Profit Margin of 16.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 73.17% 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 82.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCL has declined.
HCL has a Gross Margin (36.12%) which is in line with 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
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
HCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 12.35 indicates that HCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HCL (12.35) is better than 92.68% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. HCL outperforms 80.49% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HCL (0.11) is better than 75.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC10.07%
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 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCL's Quick ratio of 1.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 60.98% 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.
The earnings per share for HCL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 45.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)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 39.34% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.34%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 80.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HCL.
60.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. HCL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.22 indicates a quite expensive 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 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 82.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.11 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HCL's earnings are expected to grow with 94.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HCL has a yearly dividend return of 0.07%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.66, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.07, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.07% |
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
8.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HCL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
FRA:HCL (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.255
+1.23 (+6.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target13.45 (-30.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.07% |
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)5.31%
PT rev (3m)60.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)23.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)27.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.22 | ||
| P/S | 12.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 82.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.37 | ||
| P/B | 6.13 | ||
| P/tB | 6.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.25%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)0.23
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)0.53
OCFY2.75%
SpS1.57
BVpS3.14
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.12
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 | 12.35 |
F-Score8
WACC10.07%
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 5Y39.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
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 5Y30.86%
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 5 / 10 to HCL.DE.
What is the valuation status for HCL 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 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is HECLA MINING CO?
The financial health rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HECLA MINING CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is expected to grow by 275.95% in the next year.