HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
16.82 USD
+0.85 (+5.32%)
16.9 USD
+0.08 (+0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 153 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HL has a Return On Assets of 6.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.11%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.93% 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 78.43% 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 13.09%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.22%, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
The Operating Margin of HL (28.85%) is better than 81.70% of its industry peers.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL's Gross Margin of 36.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 73.86% 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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 9.00 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL's Altman-Z score of 9.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 77.12% of its industry peers.
HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 83.01% of its industry peers.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC9.42%
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 (2.15) which is in line with 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 of 1.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 47.71% of 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.
HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 45.61%.
Measured over the past years, HL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.67% on average per year.
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 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 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
HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.07.
HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HL.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.82 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HL's earnings are expected to grow with 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.11%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.72, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
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.
The dividend of HL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
16.82
+0.85 (+5.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change17.61%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap11.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target14.69 (-12.66%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio1.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.11% |
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)52.02%
PT rev (3m)94.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)47.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)91.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.28 | ||
| P/S | 9.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.29 | ||
| P/B | 4.6 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.62%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.66%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.28
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 | 9 |
F-Score8
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 5Y6.83%
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.