HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
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This HXL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HXL Profitability Analysis
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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HXL (4.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HXL has a Return On Equity of 8.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.26%, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.49%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)6.55%
ROIC(3y)7.49%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
1.3 Margins
- HXL's Profit Margin of 5.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
- HXL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.98%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 22.96% |
OM growth 3Y-1.55%
OM growth 5Y18.2%
PM growth 3Y-10.31%
PM growth 5Y22.31%
GM growth 3Y0.47%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
2. HXL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HXL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
- HXL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.97 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HXL has a better Altman-Z score (4.97) than 63.75% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.32, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HXL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: HXL underperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that HXL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.26, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% 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.
- The Quick ratio of HXL (1.25) is worse than 63.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. HXL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HXL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.30%.
- Measured over the past years, HXL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 47.75% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.48% in the last 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HXL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.20% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HXL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.48%
EPS Next 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.82%
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.
- 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. HXL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 47.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HXL.
- HXL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. HXL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.68 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HXL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. HXL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.19 |
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 30.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
5. HXL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, 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 0.36. HXL pays more dividend than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HXL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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 not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
HXL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
83.59
-0.82 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners117.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change5.03%
Market Cap6.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts70
Price Target89.2 (6.71%)
Short Float %6.65%
Short Ratio3.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP49.27%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.18)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)15.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.68 | ||
| P/S | 3.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.51 | ||
| P/B | 5.07 | ||
| P/tB | 6.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.11%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.73%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.63%
SpS24.96
BVpS16.48
TBVpS13.32
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number25.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROCE | 8.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.35% | ||
| OM | 10.98% | ||
| 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)7.49%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
ROICexc(3y)7.94%
ROICexc(5y)6.51%
ROICexgc(3y)8.87%
ROICexgc(5y)7.28%
ROCE(3y)9.01%
ROCE(5y)7.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y27.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.07%
OM growth 3Y-1.55%
OM growth 5Y18.2%
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 | 3.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
F-Score6
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 Y29.48%
EPS Next 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
Revenue Next Year9.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.82%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 3Y4.63%
EBIT growth 5Y23.8%
EBIT Next Year98.83%
EBIT Next 3Y39.88%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
HEXCEL CORP (HXL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 47.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.07.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HXL stock?
The dividend rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.27%.