HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA (HLE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLE - DE000A13SX22 - Common Stock
81.5 EUR
-0.3 (-0.37%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to HLE. HLE was compared to 28 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While HLE has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. HLE does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLE was profitable.
HLE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HLE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HLE (2.23%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.25%, HLE is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.28%, HLE is doing worse than 76.67% 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 6.67%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.03%, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLE has a Operating Margin of 1.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLE underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
HLE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HLE has a Gross Margin of 20.14%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLE underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that HLE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.22, HLE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.54, HLE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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.
HLE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: HLE outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that HLE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLE's Current ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLE outperforms 73.33% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.04, HLE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.80% on average over the past years.
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
HLE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.56% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.09% on average over the next years.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 56.21, HLE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
HLE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLE is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLE is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 58.47, the valuation of HLE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLE is valued expensively inside the industry as 86.67% 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 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 58.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. HLE is more expensive than 86.67% 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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 1.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
HLE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.06.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HLE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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.
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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
81.5
-0.3 (-0.37%)
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 Cap9.06B
Revenue(TTM)7.96B
Net Income(TTM)161.47M
Analysts42.5
Price Target66.3 (-18.65%)
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)-54.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 58.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 3.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY1.78%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY1.71%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)7.96
OCFY9.76%
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 | 3.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.69%
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.
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 3 / 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 56.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.95.
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%.