HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLE - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock
80.6 EUR
+0.4 (+0.5%)
HLE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. HLE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. HLE has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLE was profitable.
In the past year HLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.23%, HLE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE's Return On Equity of 5.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
HLE has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLE underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLE is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of HLE (2.03%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.69%, HLE is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLE has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.14%, HLE is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% 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 | 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.
The number of shares outstanding for HLE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
HLE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.20, HLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE is 4.54, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLE, 4.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE (4.54) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that HLE is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.98%.
Measured over the past years, HLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.93% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.09% in the past 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)-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 -14.88% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-57.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
HLE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.59.
HLE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HLE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 57.00, the valuation of HLE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLE is valued more expensive than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say HLE is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued more expensive than 86.21% 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 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.82, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.17, HLE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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.
HLE's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP67.77%
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
FRA:HLE (12/8/2025, 5:29:58 PM)
80.6
+0.4 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.96B
Revenue(TTM)7.96B
Net Income(TTM)161.47M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-17.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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)-55.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 57 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 3.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY1.8%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY1.75%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY9.87%
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.65%
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-57.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.96%
EPS Next 3Y-14.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.09%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-75.98%
EBIT growth 3Y22.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.35%
EBIT Next Year103.2%
EBIT Next 3Y33.36%
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 4 / 10 to HLE.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HLE stock?
HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 55.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.
Is the dividend of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA sustainable?
The dividend rating of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 67.77%.