HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
16.82 USD
-0.54 (-3.11%)
16.8 USD
-0.02 (-0.12%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.17%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
HL has a Return On Equity of 8.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 69.48% of its industry peers.
HL has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) than 77.27% 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 13.20%.
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 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
The Profit Margin of HL (16.22%) is better than 80.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.85%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.12%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.03% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
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
Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HL has an Altman-Z score of 9.72. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a better Altman-Z score (9.72) than 75.32% 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.
HL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. HL outperforms 83.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
HL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.81%
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 44.16% 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.
Measured over the past years, HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 60.07 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say HL is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 66.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.61 |
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 62.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.09%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of HL grows each year by 30.08%, which is quite nice.
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 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
16.82
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change17.61%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change3.4%
Market Cap11.27B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target14.69 (-12.66%)
Short Float %4.23%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.09% |
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)52.02%
PT rev (3m)71.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)44.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)75%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.28 | ||
| P/S | 9.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.29 | ||
| P/B | 4.6 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.62%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.66%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.28
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 | 9.72 |
F-Score8
WACC9.81%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 Y216.35%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
EPS Next 5Y39.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
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 216.35% in the next year.