HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:HCL • US4227041062
Current stock price
15.6 EUR
-0.49 (-3.05%)
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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
- In the past year HCL was profitable.
- 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 9.02%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL has a Return On Equity of 12.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
- HCL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCL is below the industry average of 8.58%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of HCL (22.57%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 37.16%, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
- HCL's Gross Margin of 43.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCL has grown nicely.
| 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
- HCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- HCL has more shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 8.22 indicates that HCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.22, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HCL, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.89, HCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- HCL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) than 82.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC12.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HCL (2.72) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HCL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.22, HCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. HCL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 360.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, HCL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 67.39% on average per year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.37% on average over the next years.
- HCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y126.53%
EPS Next 2Y48.44%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue Next Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- 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. HCL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.00, the valuation of HCL can be described as expensive.
- HCL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HCL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HCL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HCL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HCL is valued a bit more expensive than 71.79% 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 | 38.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.78 |
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)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y48.44%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. HCL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HCL has a yearly dividend return of 0.09%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.68, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, HCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HCL decreases each year by -1.79%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 2Y48.44%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
HCL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:HCL (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
15.6
-0.49 (-3.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners74.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.46B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target22.66 (45.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)2.04%
PT rev (3m)77.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)61.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)61.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-10.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 | ||
| P/S | 8.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.45 | ||
| P/B | 4.66 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY4.66%
SpS1.84
BVpS3.35
TBVpS3.35
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number5.49
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 | 8.22 |
F-Score8
WACC12.45%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 Y126.53%
EPS Next 2Y48.44%
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 Year7.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year155.46%
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.
How profitable is HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) stock?
HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is HECLA MINING CO?
The financial health rating of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is 8 / 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 126.53% in the next year.