HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLE - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock
83.8 EUR
-0.1 (-0.12%)
Taking everything into account, HLE scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLE was compared to 32 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for HLE as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. HLE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HLE had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.23%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Return On Equity of 5.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLE outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.28%, HLE is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLE is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% |
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
HLE has a Profit Margin of 2.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
HLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.69%, HLE is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLE has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.14%, HLE is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 20.14% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
HLE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HLE has an Altman-Z score of 3.26. This indicates that HLE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
HLE has a Altman-Z score of 3.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLE outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
HLE has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.54. This is a neutral value as HLE would need 4.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.54, HLE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLE (0.33) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
HLE has a Current Ratio of 1.47. 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 Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
HLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that HLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HLE's Quick ratio of 1.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HLE have decreased strongly by -50.98% in the last year.
The earnings per share for HLE have been decreasing by -10.93% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.09% in the last year.
HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.98%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-45.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -14.56% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
HLE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y-55.85%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 57.79 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, HLE is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 60.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLE is valued expensively inside the industry as 84.38% of the companies are valued cheaper.
HLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued more expensive than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as HLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, HLE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
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 67.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of HLE has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP67.77%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
FRA:HLE (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
83.8
-0.1 (-0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.31B
Revenue(TTM)7.96B
Net Income(TTM)161.47M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-20.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.1%
DP67.77%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 60.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 4.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY1.73%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY1.66%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY9.49%
SpS71.68
BVpS27.67
TBVpS20.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 5.25% | ||
| ROCE | 2.91% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.13% | ||
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 20.14% | ||
| FCFM | 3.16% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.94%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
F-Score5
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)-50.98%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-10.93%
EPS Q2Q%-45.71%
EPS Next Y-55.85%
EPS Next 2Y-30.46%
EPS Next 3Y-14.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-75.98%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year104.98%
EBIT Next 3Y33.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.85%
FCF growth 3Y58.51%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y-5.69%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA / HLE.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HLE.DE.
What is the valuation status of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is expected to decline by -55.85% in the next year.