HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HXL • US4282911084

89.94 USD
+2.75 (+3.15%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
89.94 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HXL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HXL against 74 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. HXL has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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

  • In the past year HXL was profitable.
  • HXL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years HXL has always been profitable.
  • HXL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • HXL's Return On Assets of 4.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HXL (8.75%) is better than 63.51% 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 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HXL is in line with the industry average of 9.00%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 5.78%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HXL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.98%, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HXL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HXL is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for HXL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HXL is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • HXL has an Altman-Z score of 5.14. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HXL's Altman-Z score of 5.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 63.51% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HXL (6.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HXL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, HXL is not doing good in the industry: 67.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 5.14
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.57%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.26, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.30% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.25, HXL is not doing good in the industry: 62.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • HXL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 51.10, the valuation of HXL can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. HXL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 39.39, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HXL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • HXL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.1
Fwd PE 39.39
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

  • HXL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 64.86% 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 74.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.31
EV/EBITDA 23.41
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.
  • HXL has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.72
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HXL has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.34, HXL pays a better dividend. On top of this HXL pays more dividend than 86.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.83, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of HXL grows each year by 32.27%, which is quite nice.
  • 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

  • HXL pays out 49.27% of its income as dividend. 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 (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 89.94 0 (0%)

89.94

+2.75 (+3.15%)

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-3.51%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change4.37%
Market Cap6.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts68.57
Price Target86.02 (-4.36%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.83%
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)9.75%
PT rev (3m)12.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.1
Fwd PE 39.39
P/S 3.59
P/FCF 43.31
P/OCF 29.54
P/B 5.44
P/tB 6.74
EV/EBITDA 23.41
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY1.96%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.54%
FCF(TTM)2.08
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.39%
SpS25.02
BVpS16.52
TBVpS13.35
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number25.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.14
F-Score6
WACC9.57%
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 Y29.73%
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 Year9.61%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 3Y4.63%
EBIT growth 5Y23.8%
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 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HXL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 51.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.44.


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

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