HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
81.59 USD
-1.22 (-1.47%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
81.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:12:46 PM
HXL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. HXL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HXL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HXL was profitable.
- HXL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years HXL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years HXL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.05%, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a Return On Equity of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
- HXL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.03%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HXL is in line with the industry average of 8.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.03% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)6.55%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)5.9%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.78%, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.63%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HXL (22.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HXL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 22.96% |
OM growth 3Y-7.87%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
PM growth 3Y-10.31%
PM growth 5Y22.31%
GM growth 3Y0.47%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HXL is destroying value.
- HXL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for HXL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HXL has an Altman-Z score of 5.00. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 5.00, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HXL is 6.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take HXL, 6.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HXL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HXL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HXL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.79) than 68.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that HXL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- HXL has a Current ratio (2.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HXL has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that HXL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.25, HXL is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HXL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.30%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 47.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.48% in the past year.
- HXL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.3%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5Y47.75%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
3.2 Future
- HXL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.36% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HXL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.11%
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
EPS Next 5Y22.36%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3Y10.76%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HXL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, HXL is valued quite expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.36, HXL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. HXL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HXL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HXL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of HXL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HXL's earnings are expected to grow with 35.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, HXL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HXL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.34. HXL pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HXL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.27%!
- HXL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- HXL has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 49.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HXL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of HXL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.27%
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
81.59
-1.22 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners114.17%
Inst Owner Change-1.92%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.68%
Market Cap6.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts67.62
Price Target78.38 (-3.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP49.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.81%
Max EPS beat(2)4.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.27%
Max EPS beat(4)6.38%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.28%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.82%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.07%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.14%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)2.36%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.36 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.19 | ||
| P/tB | 6.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.16%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY2.83%
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY2.42%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY3.55%
SpS23.79
BVpS15.71
TBVpS12.7
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number24.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROCE | 8.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.09% | ||
| OM | 10.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 22.96% | ||
| FCFM | 8.3% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)6.55%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)5.9%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)6.24%
ROICexgc(3y)8.36%
ROICexgc(5y)6.98%
ROCE(3y)8.48%
ROCE(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.11%
OM growth 3Y-7.87%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
PM growth 3Y-10.31%
PM growth 5Y22.31%
GM growth 3Y0.47%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
F-Score6
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)72.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.29%
Profit Quality(3y)146.05%
Profit Quality(5y)256.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.3%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5Y47.75%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y31.11%
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
EPS Next 5Y22.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3Y10.76%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.09%
EBIT growth 5Y18.97%
EBIT Next Year103.2%
EBIT Next 3Y45.04%
EBIT Next 5Y27.95%
FCF growth 1Y-22.52%
FCF growth 3Y17.54%
FCF growth 5Y-5.96%
OCF growth 1Y-20.49%
OCF growth 3Y10.02%
OCF growth 5Y-2.7%
HEXCEL CORP / HXL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HXL.
Can you provide the valuation status for HEXCEL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HEXCEL CORP (HXL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of HXL stock?
HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HXL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 46.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.19.
What is the financial health of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
The financial health rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 5 / 10.