HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
16.97 USD
+0.15 (+0.89%)
16.98 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HL had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.17%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HL (8.11%) is better than 69.48% of its industry peers.
HL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 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 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.22%, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 36.12%, HL is doing good in 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
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
HL has an Altman-Z score of 9.44. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a Altman-Z score of 9.44. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 74.68% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HL is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HL, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.52, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.77% 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.
HL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
HL has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that HL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HL's Quick ratio of 1.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 48.70% of 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.
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 45.61%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, HL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.88% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.83% 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 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 60.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HL.
HL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.53.
HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.53 |
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 66.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 62.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.91 |
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.
HL has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.09%, which is pretty low.
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
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
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 2Y148.3%
EPS Next 3Y62.29%
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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 Cap11.37B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts75.29
Price Target14.69 (-13.44%)
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 | 60.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.53 | ||
| P/S | 9.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 62.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.53 | ||
| P/B | 4.64 | ||
| P/tB | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.65%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.6%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.63%
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 | 9.44 |
F-Score8
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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.