HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
14.46 USD
+1.08 (+8.07%)
14.55 USD
+0.09 (+0.62%)
HL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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.
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
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.
HL has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.48%) for HL is below the current ROIC(9.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
HL has a Operating Margin of 28.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 81.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL has a Gross Margin of 36.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 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
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 Altman-Z score of 7.65. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HL, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 83.01% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 of 2.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 43.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.51, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1300.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
Measured over the past years, HL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.88% on average per year.
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
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 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 51.64 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HL.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.45, HL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. HL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 69.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.17 | ||
| 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)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.11%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
HL pays out 8.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
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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 Cap9.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target14.69 (1.59%)
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 | 51.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.45 | ||
| P/S | 7.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.46 | ||
| P/B | 3.96 | ||
| P/tB | 3.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.94%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY4.26%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.24
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.