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HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock

13.88 USD
+0.33 (+2.44%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.91 USD
+0.03 (+0.22%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
HL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

HL has a better Return On Assets (3.01%) than 68.83% of its industry peers.
HL's Return On Equity of 4.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.01%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HL is significantly below the industry average of 12.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.01%) for HL is above the 3 year average (1.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.01%
ROE 4.32%
ROIC 6.01%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

1.3 Margins

HL has a better Profit Margin (9.41%) than 75.97% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.38%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.03% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL's Gross Margin of 30.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 68.83% of its industry peers.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.38%
PM (TTM) 9.41%
GM 30.29%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HL Yearly Shares OutstandingHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

HL has an Altman-Z score of 5.95. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HL's Altman-Z score of 5.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
HL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HL would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.18, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that HL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 6.18
Altman-Z 5.95
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC9.22%
HL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HL has a Current ratio (2.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HL has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that HL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HL has a Quick ratio of 1.99. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 55.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 1.99
HL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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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.
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)1300%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.12%
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 39.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.58% on average over the next years.
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 5Y1.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.57, HL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 60.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. HL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
HL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
HL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.57
Fwd PE 22.51
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 60.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 101.75
EV/EBITDA 23.39
HL Per share dataHL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

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)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.11%, HL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
HL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.65.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.11, HL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.11%

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
HL Yearly Dividends per shareHL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04

5.3 Sustainability

HL pays out 22.43% 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.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
HL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.91 +0.03 (+0.22%)

13.88

+0.33 (+2.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners66.01%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap9.30B
Revenue(TTM)929.92M
Net Income(TTM)99.71M
Analysts75.29
Price Target11.5 (-17.15%)
Short Float %4.88%
Short Ratio1.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.11%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.00375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.84%
Max EPS beat(2)55.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.55%
Max EPS beat(4)55.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.79%
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)11.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.41%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.41%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.76%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)33.99%
PT rev (3m)56.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)53.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.57
Fwd PE 22.51
P/S 8.77
P/FCF 101.75
P/OCF 29.06
P/B 4.03
P/tB 4.03
EV/EBITDA 23.39
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY0.98%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY3.44%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.01%
ROE 4.32%
ROCE 7.61%
ROIC 6.01%
ROICexc 6.65%
ROICexgc 6.65%
OM 22.38%
PM (TTM) 9.41%
GM 30.29%
FCFM 8.62%
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 Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 6.18
Debt/EBITDA 1.31
Cap/Depr 140.77%
Cap/Sales 21.57%
Interest Coverage 5.39
Cash Conversion 80.08%
Profit Quality 91.66%
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 1.99
Altman-Z 5.95
F-Score8
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)29.12%
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 5Y1.58%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year271.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.8%
EBIT Next 5Y22.88%
FCF growth 1Y174.12%
FCF growth 3Y-67.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y319.96%
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 5 / 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 5 / 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.