HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
14.105 USD
+0.04 (+0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In multiple years HL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HL has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 75.97% of its industry peers.
HL has a better Return On Equity (8.11%) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.18%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.85%.
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
HL's Profit Margin of 16.22% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 80.52% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.85%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HL (36.12%) is better than 74.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL is destroying value.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.00 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL's Altman-Z score of 8.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 75.97% 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.
HL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 83.77% of its industry peers.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 58.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.56%
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's Current ratio of 2.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 44.16% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 47.40% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% on average per year.
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
HL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.88% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.58% on average per year.
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 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 50.38, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
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 (25.46), we can say HL is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, HL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 51.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
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.
HL's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.10%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.63.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
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.
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.
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%
NYSE:HL (11/19/2025, 2:58:30 PM)
14.105
+0.04 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change17.52%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change3.9%
Market Cap9.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target11.5 (-18.47%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio1.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
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)19.06%
PT rev (3m)52.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)54.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)82.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)16.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)30.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 | ||
| P/S | 7.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.88 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | 3.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.99%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.93%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY4.37%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.23
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 | 8 |
F-Score8
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 5Y1.58%
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.