HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HL - US4227041062 - Common Stock
22.45 USD
+1.44 (+6.85%)
22.6187 USD
+0.17 (+0.75%)
Taking everything into account, HL scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HL was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While HL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
HL has a Return On Assets of 6.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: HL outperforms 76.43% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.11%, HL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.70% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 77.07% 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 10.33%.
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 better Profit Margin (16.22%) than 80.25% of its industry peers.
HL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.85%, HL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.53% of the companies in the same industry.
HL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.12%, HL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.25% 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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.62 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HL has a better Altman-Z score (11.62) than 80.25% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.52, HL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better than 61.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC10.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that HL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HL's Current ratio of 2.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 44.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that HL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.51, HL is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1300.00% over the past year.
HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
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.
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 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
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 80.18 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, HL is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.26, the valuation of HL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, HL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.26 |
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.
65.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 82.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.3 |
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.
HL's earnings are expected to grow with 94.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
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 comparable with the industry average which is at 0.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-3.02%
Market Cap15.04B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts74.44
Price Target15.35 (-31.63%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio1.35
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-DateN/A
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)4.51%
PT rev (3m)78.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)67.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)23.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)27.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.26 | ||
| P/S | 12.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 82.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.14 | ||
| P/tB | 6.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.25%
EPS(NY)0.79
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY2.75%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.29
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 | 11.62 |
F-Score8
WACC10.3%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for HECLA MINING CO?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HECLA MINING CO (HL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HECLA MINING CO (HL) is 80.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.14.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HECLA MINING CO (HL) is expected to grow by 275.95% in the next year.