HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HCL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US4227041062 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HCL. HCL was compared to 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HCL while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, HCL is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HCL reported negative net income in multiple 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 2.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCL outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
HCL's Return On Equity of 3.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
HCL has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCL outperforms 55.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is significantly below the industry average of 7.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.02%) for HCL is below the current ROIC(3.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% |
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 6.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCL has declined.
HCL has a Operating Margin of 16.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
HCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HCL's Gross Margin of 25.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 55.26% of its industry peers.
HCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HCL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that HCL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HCL's Altman-Z score of 2.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCL is 35.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take HCL, 35.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 35.68, HCL is doing worse than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCL outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that HCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.43, HCL is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
HCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that HCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HCL's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HCL is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1400.00% over the past year.
HCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 41.05% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
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 28.86% on average per year.
HCL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y126.6%
EPS Next 2Y98.58%
EPS Next 3Y43.68%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.13%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HCL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.65.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.86, which indicates a correct 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 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HCL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HCL is more expensive than 60.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HCL is more expensive than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 248.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
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 43.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y98.58%
EPS Next 3Y43.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.25%, HCL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, HCL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, HCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
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
34.13% 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.
DP34.13%
EPS Next 2Y98.58%
EPS Next 3Y43.68%
FRA:HCL (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.352
+0.42 (+8.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.39B
Analysts78.89
Price Target6.21 (16.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP34.13%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.84%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-33.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.06%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.84%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)4.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.8%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.83%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)-9.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.86 | ||
| P/S | 3.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 248.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | 1.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY2.06%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.4%
OCF(TTM)0.32
OCFY5.99%
SpS1.36
BVpS2.81
TBVpS2.81
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.31% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROCE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 3.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.21% | ||
| OM | 16.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 25.26% | ||
| FCFM | 1.59% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 35.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 22.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score7
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)1400%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y126.6%
EPS Next 2Y98.58%
EPS Next 3Y43.68%
EPS Next 5Y28.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%37.89%
Revenue Next Year10.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.13%
EBIT growth 1Y894.37%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year188.41%
EBIT Next 3Y42.78%
EBIT Next 5Y25.55%
FCF growth 1Y117.77%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.87%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%