HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

23.31 USD
-0.33 (-1.4%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
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After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:18:23 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. HL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make HL a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
HL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • HL's Return On Assets of 9.02% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a Return On Equity of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.63%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 11.01%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.63%) for HL is above the 3 year average (4.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.02%
ROE 12.39%
ROIC 9.63%
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
HL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of HL (22.57%) is better than 82.69% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin of 37.16% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 85.90% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.72%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.16%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 43.72%
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
HL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HL Yearly Shares OutstandingHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
HL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • HL has an Altman-Z score of 10.76. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 10.76, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HL, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.89, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 10.76
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC11.17%
HL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of HL (2.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HL has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HL (2.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.22
HL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 360.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 67.39% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 53.03%.
  • Measured over the past years, HL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%

3.2 Future

  • HL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.37% yearly.
  • HL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y89.21%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue Next Year23.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
HL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HL.
  • HL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.05), we can say HL is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.03, HL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.67
Fwd PE 26.78
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

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 the industry average as 72.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 50.35
EV/EBITDA 22.69
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.06%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.98.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.06, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HL decreases each year by -1.79%.
  • 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)-1.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
HL Yearly Dividends per shareHL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04

5.3 Sustainability

  • HL pays out 3.23% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.23%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
HL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
HL Dividend Payout.HL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (2/25/2026, 8:18:23 PM)

After market: 23.31 0 (0%)

23.31

-0.33 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-4.16%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-4.08%
Market Cap15.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.62 (14.2%)
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio1.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.81%
Min EPS beat(2)20%
Max EPS beat(2)45.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)25.22%
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)29.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)13.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.48%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.48%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)11.62%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.92%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.24%
PT rev (1m)71.1%
PT rev (3m)128.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)39.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)57.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)25.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.67
Fwd PE 26.78
P/S 10.98
P/FCF 50.35
P/OCF 27.76
P/B 6.03
P/tB 6.03
EV/EBITDA 22.69
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY3.73%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY1.99%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY3.6%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number6.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.02%
ROE 12.39%
ROCE 15.88%
ROIC 9.63%
ROICexc 10.58%
ROICexgc 10.58%
OM 37.16%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 43.72%
FCFM 21.8%
ROA(3y)2.46%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)3.27%
ROE(5y)1.97%
ROIC(3y)4.26%
ROIC(5y)3.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.6%
ROICexc(5y)3.36%
ROICexgc(3y)4.6%
ROICexgc(5y)3.36%
ROCE(3y)7.03%
ROCE(5y)5.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y35.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y240.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y183.7%
OM growth 5Y22.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y39.34%
GM growth 5Y13.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 152.44%
Cap/Sales 17.74%
Interest Coverage 11.74
Cash Conversion 81.03%
Profit Quality 96.6%
Current Ratio 2.72
Quick Ratio 2.22
Altman-Z 10.76
F-Score8
WACC11.17%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)133.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)360%
EPS 3Y122.08%
EPS 5Y67.39%
EPS Q2Q%450%
EPS Next Y89.21%
EPS Next 2Y33.34%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year23.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year155.94%
EBIT Next 3Y25.52%
EBIT Next 5Y4.43%
FCF growth 1Y8096.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y28.14%
OCF growth 1Y157.76%
OCF growth 3Y84.28%
OCF growth 5Y25.49%

HECLA MINING CO / HL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HL.


Can you provide the valuation status for HECLA MINING CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 50.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.03.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 89.21% in the next year.