HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
19.83 USD
-0.47 (-2.32%)
20.61 USD
+0.78 (+3.93%)
HL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In the past year HL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
HL has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HL (8.11%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.18%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.48%) for HL is below the current ROIC(9.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
HL has a Profit Margin of 16.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL has a better Operating Margin (28.85%) than 81.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
HL's Gross Margin of 36.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 73.08% 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.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.01 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.01, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HL (0.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC10.27%
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 of 2.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 42.95% of 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 (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1300.00%, which is quite impressive.
HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 45.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 70.82.
HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, HL is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HL.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. HL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 64.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.78 |
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.
HL's earnings are expected to grow with 94.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.08%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, 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 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 8.21% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP8.21%
EPS Next 2Y181.85%
EPS Next 3Y94.33%
19.83
-0.47 (-2.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.85%
Inst Owner Change17.73%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap13.29B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target15.35 (-22.59%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio1.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.08% |
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)33.45%
PT rev (3m)78.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)23.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)23.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)27.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.96 | ||
| P/S | 10.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.17 | ||
| P/B | 5.42 | ||
| P/tB | 5.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.41%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.11%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.26
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 | 11.01 |
F-Score8
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year40.73%
Revenue Next 2Y27.53%
Revenue Next 3Y10.23%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year362.18%
EBIT Next 3Y82.33%
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 275.95% in the next year.