HECLA MINING CO (HL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HL • US4227041062
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This HL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HL Profitability Analysis
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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.02%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of HL (12.39%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.63%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.88% 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 59.90%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.26%) for HL is below the current ROIC(9.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- HL has a better Profit Margin (22.57%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
- HL has a better Operating Margin (37.16%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.72%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. HL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HL has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
- HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HL has an Altman-Z score of 9.03. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.03, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.38% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (0.89) is better than 83.13% of its industry peers.
- HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC13.06%
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.
- The Quick ratio of HL (2.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. HL Growth Analysis
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.
- The Revenue has grown by 53.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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 small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue Next Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
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.
4. HL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.89.
- HL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 60.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.86, HL is valued quite expensively.
- HL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.32.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.39. HL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 63.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 72.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
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 26.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. HL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of HL has falen by -27.39%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.09, HL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- HL pays out 3.23% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.23%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
HL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.27
-0.19 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners74.98%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-3.52%
Market Cap12.92B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.01 (34.98%)
Short Float %4.65%
Short Ratio1.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.79%
DP3.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.00375)
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)-2.3%
PT rev (3m)69.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.32 | ||
| P/S | 9.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.96 | ||
| P/B | 4.98 | ||
| P/tB | 4.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY4.36%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number6.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 9.03 |
F-Score8
WACC13.06%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y1.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y363.22%
EBIT growth 3Y256.21%
EBIT growth 5Y41.72%
EBIT Next Year151.66%
EBIT Next 3Y35.25%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HL.
What is the valuation status of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HECLA MINING CO (HL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HECLA MINING CO?
HECLA MINING CO (HL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of HECLA MINING CO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 41.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.98.
How sustainable is the dividend of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?
The dividend rating of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.23%.