HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
14.24 USD
+0.26 (+1.86%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has an average financial health and profitability rating. HL has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HL's Return On Assets of 6.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 75.97% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.11%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.13% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 77.92% 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 12.85%.
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
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.
HL's Operating Margin of 28.85% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.12%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.96 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a better Altman-Z score (7.96) than 76.62% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 83.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HL (0.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.15, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.16% of the companies in the same 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.
The Quick ratio of HL (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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
The Revenue has grown by 45.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
HL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.58% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.86, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.10, the valuation of HL can be described as rather expensive.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say HL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.25 |
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)0.24
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.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.10, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| 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 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
8.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and 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%
NYSE:HL (11/18/2025, 9:46:08 AM)
14.24
+0.26 (+1.86%)
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 Cap9.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target11.5 (-19.24%)
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 | 50.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.1 | ||
| P/S | 7.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.1 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY4.33%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY4.33%
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 | 7.96 |
F-Score8
WACC9.58%
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.