HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

21.7 USD
-2.93 (-11.9%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
21.7 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:17:08 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. HL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes HL very considerable 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.
  • 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.
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 has a better Return On Assets (9.02%) than 82.80% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.39%, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.63%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.07% 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 10.98%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.26%) for HL is below the current ROIC(9.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • HL has a Profit Margin of 22.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 82.80% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin of 37.16% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 85.99% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HL has a Gross Margin of 43.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL has grown nicely.
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

  • HL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 11.17. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HL's Altman-Z score of 11.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 75.80% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • HL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89 is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 84.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 11.17
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC10.7%
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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 2.22, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.87% of the companies in the same 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 360.00% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, HL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 67.39% on average per year.
  • HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.37% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.17.
  • HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.93, the valuation of HL can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.17
Fwd PE 24.93
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 73.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.87
EV/EBITDA 23.65
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.7
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 comparable with the industry average which is at 1.01.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HL decreases each year by -1.79%.
  • 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)-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

  • 3.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and 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 (3/3/2026, 8:17:08 PM)

After market: 21.7 0 (0%)

21.7

-2.93 (-11.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-4.14%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-4.08%
Market Cap14.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.62 (22.67%)
Short Float %4.47%
Short Ratio1.06
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)73.42%
PT rev (3m)81.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)48.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)51.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.17
Fwd PE 24.93
P/S 10.22
P/FCF 46.87
P/OCF 25.84
P/B 5.61
P/tB 5.61
EV/EBITDA 23.65
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.13%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY3.87%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.7
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 11.17
F-Score8
WACC10.7%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 47.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.61.


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.