HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:HCL • US4227041062
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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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years HCL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 9.02%, HCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL's Return On Equity of 12.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCL outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- HCL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.63%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HCL is below the industry average of 8.97%.
- 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 80.00% of its industry peers.
- HCL has a Operating Margin of 37.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCL outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
- HCL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.72%, HCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- HCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HCL has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for HCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- HCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.94 indicates that HCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HCL (8.94) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- HCL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCL outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- HCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: HCL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC13.02%
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 82.50% 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 85.00% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 67.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HCL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.03%.
- HCL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.51% yearly.
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 Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HCL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 42.69, the valuation of HCL can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, HCL is valued quite expensively.
- HCL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67.
- HCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. HCL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
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 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.46 |
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.
- 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)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y48.44%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. HCL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HCL has a yearly dividend return of 0.08%, which is pretty low.
- HCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 1.95.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HCL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HCL decreases each year by -1.79%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.65
+0.18 (+1.09%)
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 Cap11.16B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target22.66 (36.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
PT rev (3m)68.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)31.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 9.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.03 | ||
| P/tB | 5.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY2.38%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY4.31%
SpS1.82
BVpS3.31
TBVpS3.31
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number5.39
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 | 8.94 |
F-Score8
WACC13.02%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for HECLA MINING CO?
HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 42.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.03.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HCL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HCL.DE) is expected to grow by 126.53% in the next year.