HECLA MINING CO (HL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HL • US4227041062

22.6 USD
+1.71 (+8.19%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
22.61 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:14:58 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to HL. HL was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HL has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
  • HL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years HL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years HL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

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.
  • HL's Return On Equity of 8.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HL outperforms 70.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HL (9.18%) is better than 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 10.56%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
HL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of HL (16.22%) is better than 79.62% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HL has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of HL (28.85%) is better than 81.53% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HL has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of HL (36.12%) is better than 73.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
HL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HL has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HL has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for HL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HL Yearly Shares OutstandingHL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 12.45 indicates that HL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HL (12.45) is better than 79.62% 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.
  • HL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. HL outperforms 82.17% 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 of 0.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HL outperforms 59.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.52
Altman-Z 12.45
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC10.9%
HL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • HL has a Current ratio (2.15) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 49.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.51
HL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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.
  • HL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 45.61% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • 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)45.61%
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 39.34% yearly.
  • 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 Y297.84%
EPS Next 2Y195.02%
EPS Next 3Y101.47%
EPS Next 5Y39.34%
Revenue Next Year41.99%
Revenue Next 2Y30.73%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
HL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
HL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 80.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HL.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HL.
  • HL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
  • HL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.97.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • HL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.71
Fwd PE 25.97
HL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HL.
  • HL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HL is cheaper than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 83.11
EV/EBITDA 29.35
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.
  • HL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • HL's earnings are expected to grow with 101.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y195.02%
EPS Next 3Y101.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HL has a yearly dividend return of 0.07%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, HL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.07%

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.
  • The dividend of HL decreased 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04

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 2Y195.02%
EPS Next 3Y101.47%
HL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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HECLA MINING CO

NYSE:HL (2/13/2026, 8:14:58 PM)

After market: 22.61 +0.01 (+0.04%)

22.6

+1.71 (+8.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-17
Inst Owners80.84%
Inst Owner Change-3.49%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-4.08%
Market Cap15.14B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)198.68M
Analysts73.33
Price Target26.27 (16.24%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio1.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.07%
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)71.1%
PT rev (3m)128.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)24.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.71
Fwd PE 25.97
P/S 12.37
P/FCF 83.11
P/OCF 36.66
P/B 6.18
P/tB 6.18
EV/EBITDA 29.35
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY1.24%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY3.85%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.2%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY2.73%
SpS1.83
BVpS3.66
TBVpS3.66
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 12.45
F-Score8
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Y297.84%
EPS Next 2Y195.02%
EPS Next 3Y101.47%
EPS Next 5Y39.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)45.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.67%
Sales Q2Q%67.1%
Revenue Next Year41.99%
Revenue Next 2Y30.73%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y6.83%
EBIT growth 1Y585.83%
EBIT growth 3Y2.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year387.08%
EBIT Next 3Y84.34%
EBIT Next 5Y30.86%
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 80.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.18.


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 297.84% in the next year.