HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4227041062 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 151 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years HL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HL's Return On Assets of 1.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
HL's Return On Equity of 1.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
HL has a Return On Invested Capital (3.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 8.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.24%) for HL is above the 3 year average (1.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 1.73% | ||
| ROIC | 3.24% |
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
HL has a Profit Margin of 3.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 68.21% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HL (12.28%) is better than 70.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL's Gross Margin of 21.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.79% | ||
| GM | 21.31% |
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
HL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HL has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. This is not the best score and indicates that HL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.40, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.66% of the companies in the same industry.
HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 145.50. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HL would need 145.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL (145.50) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 44.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 145.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC10.48%
2.3 Liquidity
HL has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that HL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.08, HL is doing worse than 80.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that HL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HL (0.55) is worse than 83.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1100.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for HL have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
HL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.12%.
HL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1100%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.12%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%55.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
HL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y142.05%
EPS Next 2Y86.22%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y40.66%
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.13%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.30.
HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. HL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
HL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.43.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, HL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
HL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 906.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.98 |
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 51.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y86.22%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
HL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.28, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
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
HL pays out 71.86% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP71.86%
EPS Next 2Y86.22%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
5.43
+0.01 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.42%
Inst Owner Change-2.34%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change2.84%
Market Cap3.43B
Analysts80
Price Target7.73 (42.36%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio0.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP71.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-32.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-26.27%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)26.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-46.06%
Max EPS beat(4)216.55%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.8%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.6%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.79%
PT rev (1m)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.43 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 906.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.11%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY6.36%
SpS1.47
BVpS3.23
TBVpS3.23
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 1.73% | ||
| ROCE | 4.1% | ||
| ROIC | 3.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.27% | ||
| OM | 12.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.79% | ||
| GM | 21.31% | ||
| FCFM | 0.41% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 145.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 10.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
F-Score7
WACC10.48%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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)1100%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y142.05%
EPS Next 2Y86.22%
EPS Next 3Y51.86%
EPS Next 5Y40.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.12%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%55.36%
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.13%
EBIT growth 1Y261.59%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year251.82%
EBIT Next 3Y51.82%
EBIT Next 5Y35.66%
FCF growth 1Y102.55%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y189.11%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y12.54%