HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
13.93 USD
-1.31 (-8.6%)
14.0515 USD
+0.12 (+0.87%)
Overall HL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HL against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HL was profitable.
In the past year HL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
The Return On Assets of HL (3.01%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HL (4.32%) is better than 66.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (6.01%) is better than 67.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 12.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.01%) for HL is above the 3 year average (1.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% |
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
The Profit Margin of HL (9.41%) is better than 76.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.38%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL's Gross Margin of 30.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 67.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.10 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.10, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 6.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take HL, 6.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (6.18) is better than 68.59% of its industry peers.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.52%
2.3 Liquidity
HL has a Current Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HL (2.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HL has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. 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 (1.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1050.00%, which is quite impressive.
HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.30%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.94% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y176.38%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 73.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, HL is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.78, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. HL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 73.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 102.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.03 |
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.
HL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HL's earnings are expected to grow with 51.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.10%, which is pretty low.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.42.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.10, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
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
HL pays out 22.43% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
13.93
-1.31 (-8.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap9.33B
Analysts76.47
Price Target9.66 (-30.65%)
Short Float %3.51%
Short Ratio0.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.55%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.79%
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)11.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.41%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.76%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)12.54%
PT rev (3m)35.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 73.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.78 | ||
| P/S | 8.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 102.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.16 | ||
| P/B | 4.04 | ||
| P/tB | 4.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY1.36%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY0.98%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.43%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.65% | ||
| OM | 22.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.41% | ||
| GM | 30.29% | ||
| FCFM | 8.62% |
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%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 140.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 21.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.1 |
F-Score8
WACC9.52%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y176.38%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y26.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y174.12%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y319.96%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%