HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
13.38 USD
+0.17 (+1.29%)
13.54 USD
+0.16 (+1.2%)
Overall HL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HL against 153 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HL had positive earnings in the past year.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.17%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.11%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.93% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.18%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HL is significantly below the industry average of 13.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) for HL is above the 3 year average (1.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.48%
ROIC(5y)2.12%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.22%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.85%, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.70% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL has a better Gross Margin (36.12%) than 73.86% of its industry peers.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% |
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
HL 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, HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.65 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a better Altman-Z score (7.65) than 75.82% of its industry peers.
HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (1.52) is better than 83.01% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 58.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
HL has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
HL has a Current ratio (2.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HL has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that HL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HL has a Quick ratio (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1300.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
HL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 47.79 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say HL is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70, the valuation of HL can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HL.
69.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.49 |
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 HL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HL's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.11%, which is pretty low.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
HL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of HL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
8.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
13.38
+0.17 (+1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change17.61%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap8.97B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target14.69 (9.79%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio1.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP8.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)50.49%
Min EPS beat(2)45.63%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.27%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)10.95%
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)30.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.23%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.39%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.76%
PT rev (1m)52.02%
PT rev (3m)94.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)47.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)91.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 | ||
| P/S | 7.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.66 | ||
| P/tB | 3.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY2.03%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY4.61%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.11% | ||
| ROCE | 11.61% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.6% | ||
| OM | 28.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 36.12% | ||
| FCFM | 14.88% |
ROA(3y)-0.98%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)-1.5%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)1.48%
ROIC(5y)2.12%
ROICexc(3y)1.51%
ROICexc(5y)2.22%
ROICexgc(3y)1.51%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
ROCE(3y)1.88%
ROCE(5y)2.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 137.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.65 |
F-Score8
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y270.62%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y273.13%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%
HECLA MINING CO / HL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HL.
What is the valuation status for HL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?
HECLA MINING CO (HL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is HECLA MINING CO?
The financial health rating of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HECLA MINING CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 216.35% in the next year.