HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HLE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
HLE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. HLE has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, HLE is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLE was profitable.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years HLE 4 years were profitable.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
HLE's Return On Assets of 4.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
HLE has a Return On Equity of 9.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.40%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.40%) for HLE is above the 3 year average (6.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 9.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)8.93%
ROE(5y)4.18%
ROIC(3y)6.02%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.88%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.84%, HLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.20%, HLE is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.88% | ||
| GM | 20.2% |
OM growth 3Y13.8%
OM growth 5Y-15.71%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
HLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLE has a Altman-Z score of 3.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE is 7.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take HLE, 7.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.21, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HLE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is amongst the best of the industry. HLE outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC6.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that HLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLE has a Quick ratio of 1.06. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.08% over the past year.
HLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.08%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-66.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.26%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.58% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.04 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
HLE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
HLE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.45.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLE.
HLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. HLE is more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, HLE is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLE is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 58.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)7.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.42, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.15, HLE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLE decreases each year by -7.10%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
HLE pays out 26.72% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP26.72%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
FRA:HLE (7/4/2025, 5:29:09 PM)
86.9
+0.1 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.66B
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-23.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
DP26.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.94%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.98 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 58.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.25 | ||
| P/B | 3.04 | ||
| P/tB | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY3.22%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.71%
OCF(TTM)7.72
OCFY8.89%
SpS72.18
BVpS28.61
TBVpS21.9
PEG (NY)7.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.21% | ||
| ROE | 9.79% | ||
| ROCE | 8.15% | ||
| ROIC | 6.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.32% | ||
| OM | 4.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.88% | ||
| GM | 20.2% | ||
| FCFM | 2.05% |
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)8.93%
ROE(5y)4.18%
ROIC(3y)6.02%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
ROICexc(3y)8.22%
ROICexc(5y)6.94%
ROICexgc(3y)9.91%
ROICexgc(5y)8.2%
ROCE(3y)7.67%
ROCE(5y)6.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.54%
OM growth 3Y13.8%
OM growth 5Y-15.71%
PM growth 3Y-7.81%
PM growth 5Y-13.36%
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)122.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.08%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-66.64%
EPS Next Y4.02%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.26%
Revenue Next Year-1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y0.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.58%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year106.47%
EBIT Next 3Y34.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.15%
FCF growth 3Y58.51%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y37.06%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%