HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
19.19 USD
-0.3 (-1.54%)
19.2 USD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
Overall HL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HL against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HL (6.17%) is better than 75.64% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.11%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (9.18%) is better than 76.92% 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 13.25%.
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
The Profit Margin of HL (16.22%) is better than 80.13% 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 81.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL has a better Gross Margin (36.12%) than 73.08% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.67 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a Altman-Z score of 10.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 80.13% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.52) than 82.69% 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC10.28%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.23% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 68.54, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 (26.51), we can say HL is valued expensively.
HL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.16.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 68.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 70.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.96 |
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.
HL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HL's earnings are expected to grow with 94.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.08%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of HL decreased 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 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
19.19
-0.3 (-1.54%)
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 Cap12.86B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target15.35 (-20.01%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio1.35
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-DateN/A
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 | 68.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.16 | ||
| P/S | 10.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 70.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.13 | ||
| P/B | 5.25 | ||
| P/tB | 5.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.96 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.46%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY4.14%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.42%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.21%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.25
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 | 10.67 |
F-Score8
WACC10.28%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for HECLA MINING CO?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 68.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.
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 275.95% in the next year.