HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:HLE • DE000A13SX22

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69.25 EUR
+0.75 (+1.09%)
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This HLE.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. HLE.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HLE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year HLE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years HLE has always been profitable.
  • HLE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HLE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLE.DE 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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • HLE has a Return On Assets of 1.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLE outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.70%, HLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HLE's Return On Invested Capital of 2.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLE is outperformed by 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • HLE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.27%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.14%
ROE 2.7%
ROIC 2.55%
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)7.62%
ROE(5y)8.81%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
HLE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • HLE's Profit Margin of 1.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLE has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of HLE (2.38%) is worse than 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • HLE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.47%, HLE is doing worse than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.38%
PM (TTM) 1.06%
GM 21.47%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-28.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.4%
HLE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. HLE.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLE is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HLE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • HLE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
HLE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.01, HLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HLE is 3.84, which is a good value as it means it would take HLE, 3.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HLE's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.84 is amongst the best of the industry. HLE outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that HLE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • HLE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 3.84
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC6.78%
HLE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HLE has a better Current ratio (1.44) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
  • HLE has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that HLE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of HLE (1.02) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.02
HLE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. HLE.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HLE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -76.44%.
  • Measured over the past years, HLE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -22.82% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.03% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, HLE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.44%
EPS 3Y-22.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-131.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HLE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.12% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.52%
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HLE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
HLE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 4

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4. HLE.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 92.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLE.
  • HLE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, HLE is valued quite expensively.
  • HLE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 49.68.
  • 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • HLE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 92.33
Fwd PE 49.68
HLE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLE is valued more expensive than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLE is more expensive than 77.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.04
EV/EBITDA 9.03
HLE.DE Per share dataHLE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • HLE's earnings are expected to grow with 46.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)9.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.12%

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5. HLE.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • HLE has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, HLE is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HLE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HLE decreases each year by -21.49%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HLE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareHLE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 133.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP133.34%
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.12%
HLE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
HLE.DE Dividend Payout.HLE.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLE.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HLE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA

FRA:HLE (4/28/2026, 5:27:40 PM)

69.25

+0.75 (+1.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners13.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.69B
Revenue(TTM)7.86B
Net Income(TTM)83.32M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-4.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-21.49%
DP133.34%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 92.33
Fwd PE 49.68
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 26.04
P/OCF 8.44
P/B 2.5
P/tB 3.37
EV/EBITDA 9.03
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY1.08%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY2.01%
FCF(TTM)2.66
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)8.21
OCFY11.85%
SpS70.76
BVpS27.73
TBVpS20.56
PEG (NY)9.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.6323 (-68.76%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.14%
ROE 2.7%
ROCE 4.05%
ROIC 2.55%
ROICexc 3.77%
ROICexgc 5.06%
OM 2.38%
PM (TTM) 1.06%
GM 21.47%
FCFM 3.76%
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)7.62%
ROE(5y)8.81%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
ROICexc(3y)6%
ROICexc(5y)5.44%
ROICexgc(3y)7.49%
ROICexgc(5y)6.58%
ROCE(3y)6.79%
ROCE(5y)6.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.52%
OM growth 3Y-22.49%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-28.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 3.84
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 101.79%
Cap/Sales 7.84%
Interest Coverage 5.87
Cash Conversion 115.1%
Profit Quality 354.62%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.02
Altman-Z 3.01
F-Score6
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)110.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)123.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.74%
Profit Quality(3y)162.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.44%
EPS 3Y-22.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-131.02%
EPS Next Y9.52%
EPS Next 2Y18.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-61.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.69%
EBIT growth 5Y2.63%
EBIT Next Year130.8%
EBIT Next 3Y45.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y12.66%
OCF growth 1Y2.2%
OCF growth 3Y46.09%
OCF growth 5Y7.48%

HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA / HLE.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HLE.DE.


What is the valuation status for HLE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) is 92.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.5.


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 grow by 9.52% in the next year.