HESS CORP (HES)

US42809H1077 - Common Stock

148.65  +0.67 (+0.45%)

After market: 148.65 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HES. HES was compared to 204 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HES while its profitability can be described as average. HES is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HES had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HES had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HES reported negative net income in multiple years.
HES had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

HES has a better Return On Assets (10.06%) than 73.40% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HES (24.40%) is better than 79.80% of its industry peers.
HES's Return On Invested Capital of 13.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HES outperforms 78.82% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HES is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.55%) for HES is below the current ROIC(13.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.06%
ROE 24.4%
ROIC 13.65%
ROA(3y)6.05%
ROA(5y)-0.04%
ROE(3y)16.98%
ROE(5y)-2.28%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 20.77%, HES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of HES (35.89%) is better than 72.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HES has grown nicely.
HES has a better Gross Margin (75.65%) than 84.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HES has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.89%
PM (TTM) 20.77%
GM 75.65%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y26.93%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.36%
GM growth 5Y0.76%

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for HES has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HES has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HES has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of HES is 8.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take HES, 8.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.75, HES perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.81% of the companies in the same industry.
HES has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating HES is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HES has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: HES underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 8.75
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC8.23%

2.3 Liquidity

HES has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that HES is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HES has a Current ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
HES has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that HES is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HES has a better Quick ratio (1.26) than 64.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26

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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 83.65%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, HES shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 21.84%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.84%
Revenue growth 3Y31.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.7%
Sales Q2Q%12.69%

3.2 Future

HES is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.22% yearly.
HES is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y87.2%
EPS Next 2Y23.27%
EPS Next 3Y28.62%
EPS Next 5Y26.22%
Revenue Next Year29.06%
Revenue Next 2Y12.55%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5Y10.6%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.57, the valuation of HES can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HES.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.20. HES is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HES.
HES's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.00. HES is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.57
Fwd PE 19.37

4.2 Price Multiples

HES's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HES is valued a bit more expensive than 61.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.89
EV/EBITDA 7.59

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.
The decent profitability rating of HES may justify a higher PE ratio.
HES's earnings are expected to grow with 28.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.27%
EPS Next 3Y28.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, HES has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.45, HES is paying slightly less dividend.
HES's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of HES is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.08%!
HES has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HES has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years33

5.3 Sustainability

21.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HES. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HES is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.17%
EPS Next 2Y23.27%
EPS Next 3Y28.62%

HESS CORP

NYSE:HES (11/22/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 148.65 0 (0%)

148.65

+0.67 (+0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap45.80B
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PE 15.57
Fwd PE 19.37
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PEG (NY)0.18
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.06%
ROE 24.4%
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ROICexgc
OM 35.89%
PM (TTM) 20.77%
GM 75.65%
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Asset Turnover0.48
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Debt/Equity 0.81
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Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
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EPS 1Y (TTM)83.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y87.2%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.84%
Revenue growth 3Y31.08%
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