HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HL • US4227041062

23.44 USD
+1.89 (+8.77%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
23.55 USD
+0.11 (+0.47%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:22:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HL had a positive operating cash flow.
HL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • HL's Return On Assets of 6.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 76.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HL (8.11%) is better than 70.06% of its industry peers.
  • HL has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 77.07% 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 10.48%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
HL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of HL (16.22%) is better than 79.62% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HL's Operating Margin of 28.85% is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 81.53% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
  • HL has a better Gross Margin (36.12%) than 73.89% of its industry peers.
  • HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
HL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HL Yearly Shares OutstandingHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
HL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • HL has an Altman-Z score of 11.90. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HL (11.90) is better than 77.71% 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.52, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 59.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.52
Altman-Z 11.9
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC10.75%
HL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HL (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.51
HL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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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%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% on average over the past years.
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 39.34% yearly.
  • HL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.34%
Revenue Next Year41.05%
Revenue Next 2Y27.32%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
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.
HL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
HL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 83.71, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, HL is valued quite expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.51, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
  • 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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 83.71
Fwd PE 29.51
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HL.
  • HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 86.2
EV/EBITDA 28
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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.
  • 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 94.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.06%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, HL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.06, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.08%!
  • HL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
HL Yearly Dividends per shareHL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04

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 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
HL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
HL Dividend Payout.HL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (2/3/2026, 8:22:23 PM)

After market: 23.55 +0.11 (+0.47%)

23.44

+1.89 (+8.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-2.65%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-4.08%
Market Cap15.71B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target15.35 (-34.51%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio1.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.06%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP8.21%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)58.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)13.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)23.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)23.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 83.71
Fwd PE 29.51
P/S 12.83
P/FCF 86.2
P/OCF 38.03
P/B 6.41
P/tB 6.41
EV/EBITDA 28
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.19%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY3.39%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.16%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY2.63%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 11.9
F-Score8
WACC10.75%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 Y275.95%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
EPS Next 5Y39.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year41.05%
Revenue Next 2Y27.32%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year387.08%
EBIT Next 3Y84.34%
EBIT Next 5Y30.86%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for HECLA MINING CO?

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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 83.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.41.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 275.95% in the next year.