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
- The Return On Assets of HL (9.02%) is better than 81.88% of its industry peers.
- HL has a Return On Equity of 12.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.63%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HL is significantly below the industry average of 59.89%.
- 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's Operating Margin of 37.16% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 85.00% 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 73.75% 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.
- HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- HL has an Altman-Z score of 8.89. 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 8.89, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 83.13% 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 56.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC13.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- HL has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HL has a Current ratio (2.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HL has a Quick ratio (2.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. HL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 360.00%, which is quite impressive.
- 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 3.37% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.29% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
- 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.
- HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.17 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.95. HL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 73.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 26.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
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 -28.00%. 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
19.11
-0.01 (-0.05%)
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 Cap12.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)321.16M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.01 (36.11%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio1.64
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 | 41.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 | ||
| P/S | 9 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.77 | ||
| P/B | 4.94 | ||
| P/tB | 4.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY2.42%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY4.39%
SpS2.12
BVpS3.87
TBVpS3.87
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number6.32568 (-66.9%)
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 | 8.89 |
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 41.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.94.
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%.