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HESS CORP (HES) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HES - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US42809H1077 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

148.11  -2.85 (-1.89%)

After market: 148.37 +0.26 (+0.18%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall HES gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HES against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. HES has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. HES is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HES was profitable.
HES had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HES had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HES always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HES Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHES Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 10.43%, HES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
HES has a better Return On Equity (24.69%) than 82.84% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.37%, HES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HES is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.85%) for HES is below the current ROIC(14.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.43%
ROE 24.69%
ROIC 14.37%
ROA(3y)8.62%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)22.25%
ROE(5y)3.6%
ROIC(3y)12.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
HES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHES Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.47%, HES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.61% of the companies in the same industry.
HES's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 37.03%, HES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.02% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HES has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.87%, HES belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HES has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.03%
PM (TTM) 21.47%
GM 77.87%
OM growth 3Y11.29%
OM growth 5Y32.64%
PM growth 3Y42.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.38%
GM growth 5Y2.03%
HES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHES Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HES is still creating some value.
HES has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HES has more shares outstanding
HES has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HES Yearly Shares OutstandingHES Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
HES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHES Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of HES is 13.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take HES, 13.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HES has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HES has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating HES is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, HES is not doing good in the industry: 69.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 13.32
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC8.26%
HES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHES Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

HES has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that HES is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.12, HES is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.65% of the companies in the same industry.
HES has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that HES is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HES's Quick ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HES outperforms 54.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
HES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHES Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HES shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 91.68%, which is quite impressive.
HES shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 64.11% yearly.
HES shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.69%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)91.68%
EPS 3Y64.11%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.69%
Revenue growth 3Y19.95%
Revenue growth 5Y14.7%
Sales Q2Q%6.26%

3.2 Future

HES is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.11% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%
EPS Next 5Y21.11%
Revenue Next Year-2.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.08%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHES Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
HES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHES Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.30, HES is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HES.
HES is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HES.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HES is on the same level as its industry peers.
HES's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.3
Fwd PE 18.74
HES Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHES Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HES.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HES is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 69.78
EV/EBITDA 7.44
HES Per share dataHES EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HES has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HES's earnings are expected to grow with 12.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, HES has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.75, HES is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.37, HES pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of HES is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.16%!
HES has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HES has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.16%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years33
HES Yearly Dividends per shareHES Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

HES pays out 20.91% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HES's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP20.91%
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%
HES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHES Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B
HES Dividend Payout.HES Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HES Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HESS CORP

NYSE:HES (2/21/2025, 8:25:24 PM)

After market: 148.37 +0.26 (+0.18%)

148.11

-2.85 (-1.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-29 2025-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Inst Owners80.79%
Inst Owner Change2.28%
Ins Owners9.49%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap45.64B
Analysts74
Price Target172.38 (16.39%)
Short Float %2.33%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend1.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.16%
DP20.91%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.95%
Min EPS beat(2)18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)19.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)32.38%
Min EPS beat(4)4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)87.13%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)27.56%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.1%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)27.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.18%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.88%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)13.46%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.34%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)16.77%
PT rev (1m)0.94%
PT rev (3m)4.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.3
Fwd PE 18.74
P/S 3.54
P/FCF 69.78
P/OCF 8.15
P/B 4.07
P/tB 4.07
EV/EBITDA 7.44
EPS(TTM)9.68
EY6.54%
EPS(NY)7.9
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)2.12
FCFY1.43%
OCF(TTM)18.17
OCFY12.27%
SpS41.85
BVpS36.4
TBVpS36.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.43%
ROE 24.69%
ROCE 20.13%
ROIC 14.37%
ROICexc 15.11%
ROICexgc 15.11%
OM 37.03%
PM (TTM) 21.47%
GM 77.87%
FCFM 5.07%
ROA(3y)8.62%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)22.25%
ROE(5y)3.6%
ROIC(3y)12.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)14.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.29%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.01%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y44.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y44.98%
OM growth 3Y11.29%
OM growth 5Y32.64%
PM growth 3Y42.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.38%
GM growth 5Y2.03%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 13.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.2
Cap/Depr 198.87%
Cap/Sales 38.35%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 77.1%
Profit Quality 23.62%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)186.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)91.68%
EPS 3Y64.11%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
EPS Next Y-18.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.92%
EPS Next 3Y12.4%
EPS Next 5Y21.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.69%
Revenue growth 3Y19.95%
Revenue growth 5Y14.7%
Sales Q2Q%6.26%
Revenue Next Year-2.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.47%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.08%
EBIT growth 1Y64.86%
EBIT growth 3Y33.49%
EBIT growth 5Y52.14%
EBIT Next Year41.94%
EBIT Next 3Y23.31%
EBIT Next 5Y27.46%
FCF growth 1Y493.98%
FCF growth 3Y-16.98%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y42.06%
OCF growth 3Y24.67%
OCF growth 5Y27.81%