HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
20.2 USD
+0.37 (+1.87%)
19.4 USD
-0.8 (-3.96%)
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 has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
HL's Return On Equity of 8.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
HL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) than 76.92% 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 13.25%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.22%, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.85%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.12%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
HL has an Altman-Z score of 11.20. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HL's Altman-Z score of 11.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 77.56% 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 82.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC10.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HL has a Current ratio of 2.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 42.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HL has a Quick ratio (1.51) which is in line with 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.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
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 6.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 72.14, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
HL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 |
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 64.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 74.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HL's 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 94.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
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.
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.
The dividend of HL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
20.2
+0.37 (+1.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.85%
Inst Owner Change17.73%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-3.02%
Market Cap13.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target15.35 (-24.01%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
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)4.51%
PT rev (3m)78.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)23.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)23.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)27.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 72.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 | ||
| P/S | 11.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 74.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.77 | ||
| P/B | 5.53 | ||
| P/tB | 5.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.35%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.05%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.26
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 | 11.2 |
F-Score8
WACC10.29%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year362.18%
EBIT Next 3Y82.33%
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 275.95% in the next year.