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
- In the past year HL was profitable.
- HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HL reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years HL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.02%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- HL has a better Return On Equity (12.39%) than 77.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HL (9.63%) is better than 75.46% 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 58.77%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of HL (22.57%) is better than 81.60% of its industry peers.
- HL has a better Operating Margin (37.16%) than 82.82% of its industry peers.
- HL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.72%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.62% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HL has more shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.45 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HL has a Altman-Z score of 8.45. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 75.46% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.89, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- HL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC12.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HL's Current ratio of 2.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 53.99% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HL's Quick ratio of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.12% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.03%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 8.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y128.67%
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.98%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. HL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.26, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- HL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 60.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.17, HL is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 63.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say HL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 72.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.32 |
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)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y50.76%
EPS Next 3Y26.08%
5. HL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.08%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.08, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| 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
18.06
+0.04 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry Strength99.38
Industry Growth100
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners74.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change-3.38%
Market Cap12.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.32 (45.74%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio1.86
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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)71.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 | ||
| P/S | 8.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.67 | ||
| P/tB | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.56%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY4.65%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.86
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number6.32464 (-64.98%)
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 | 8.45 |
F-Score8
WACC12.97%
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 5Y8.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.03%
Revenue growth 3Y25.56%
Revenue growth 5Y15.51%
Sales Q2Q%79.49%
Revenue Next Year10.43%
Revenue Next 2Y0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.05%
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 5Y8.27%
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 5 / 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 39.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.67.
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%.