HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HXL • US4282911084

89.16 USD
+0.18 (+0.2%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 10:39 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HXL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HXL was compared to 73 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While HXL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HXL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HXL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HXL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • HXL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HXL had a positive operating cash flow.
HXL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHXL 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HXL (4.05%) is better than 64.38% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a better Return On Equity (8.75%) than 63.01% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.03%) than 60.27% 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 8.97%.
Industry RankSector 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%
HXL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHXL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • HXL has a Profit Margin (5.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
  • HXL has a Operating Margin of 10.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 71.23% of its industry peers.
  • HXL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HXL has a Gross Margin (22.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HXL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
HXL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHXL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • HXL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HXL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
  • HXL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HXL Yearly Shares OutstandingHXL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
HXL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHXL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.10 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HXL's Altman-Z score of 5.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 61.64% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HXL would need 6.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • HXL has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HXL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HXL is outperformed by 68.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 5.1
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.64%
HXL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHXL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • HXL has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.26, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that HXL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HXL has a Quick ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: HXL underperforms 63.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 1.25
HXL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHXL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for HXL have decreased strongly by -13.30% in the last year.
  • HXL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 47.75% yearly.
  • HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.48%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HXL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHXL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
HXL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHXL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.66.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, HXL is valued quite expensively.
  • HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.05.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 65.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.10), we can say HXL is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.66
Fwd PE 39.05
HXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 64.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HXL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 73.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.94
EV/EBITDA 23.66
HXL Per share dataHXL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • HXL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HXL has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
  • HXL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.35. HXL pays more dividend than 84.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, HXL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%

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
HXL Yearly Dividends per shareHXL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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.
  • HXL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.27%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
HXL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHXL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
HXL Dividend Payout.HXL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HXL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HEXCEL CORP

NYSE:HXL (2/18/2026, 10:39:00 AM)

89.16

+0.18 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners114.17%
Inst Owner Change-4.74%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.14%
Market Cap6.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts68.57
Price Target86.02 (-3.52%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP49.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-09
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)12.34%
PT rev (3m)14.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.66
Fwd PE 39.05
P/S 3.56
P/FCF 42.94
P/OCF 29.28
P/B 5.4
P/tB 6.68
EV/EBITDA 23.66
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.56%
FCF(TTM)2.08
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.42%
SpS25.02
BVpS16.52
TBVpS13.35
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number25.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.1
F-Score6
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
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 50.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.4.


What is the financial health of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?

The financial health rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 5 / 10.