HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
11.76 USD
+0.55 (+4.91%)
11.85 USD
+0.09 (+0.77%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 156 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HL was profitable.
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.
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 3.01%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HL (4.32%) is better than 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HL (6.01%) is better than 67.31% of its industry peers.
HL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.48%) for HL is below the current ROIC(6.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.41%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HL has a better Operating Margin (22.38%) than 73.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.29%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.95% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
HL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.23 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a better Altman-Z score (5.23) than 69.23% 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 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
HL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HL (0.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.67, HL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.99 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HL's Quick ratio of 1.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1050.00%, 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 36.30%.
HL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
3.2 Future
HL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 61.89, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HL is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. HL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 61.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 86.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.39 |
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 47.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.13%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, HL has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
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
22.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
HL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
11.76
+0.55 (+4.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.26%
Inst Owner Change2.34%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap7.88B
Analysts76.47
Price Target8.59 (-26.96%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio0.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.08%
DP22.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)13.48%
PT rev (3m)21.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)40%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 61.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.29 | ||
| P/S | 7.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 86.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.41 | ||
| P/tB | 3.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY1.62%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY1.16%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY4.06%
SpS1.58
BVpS3.45
TBVpS3.45
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.23 |
F-Score8
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)1050%
EPS 3Y-17.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y171.23%
EPS Next 2Y120.02%
EPS Next 3Y47.25%
EPS Next 5Y26.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.3%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%23.76%
Revenue Next Year10.76%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.48%
EBIT growth 1Y884.45%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year205.88%
EBIT Next 3Y44.87%
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%