HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
Current stock price
83.81 USD
-0.6 (-0.71%)
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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
- In the past year HXL was profitable.
- In the past year HXL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years HXL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HXL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HXL has a Return On Assets (4.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.75%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a Return On Invested Capital (7.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a Profit Margin (5.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- 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.
- 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 | 10.98% | ||
| 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
- HXL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- HXL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- HXL has an Altman-Z score of 4.97. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.97, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.75% 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.
- 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, HXL is not doing good in the industry: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that HXL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HXL (2.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that HXL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HXL has a worse Quick ratio (1.25) 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%.
- HXL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 47.75% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.48% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HXL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
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 25.20% yearly.
- 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 Y29.48%
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
- 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.
4. HXL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.62, the valuation of HXL can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HXL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- HXL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.78.
- HXL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.78 |
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 63.75% 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 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.45 | ||
| 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HXL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
5. HXL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HXL has a yearly dividend return of 0.91%, which is pretty low.
- 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 | 0.91% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HXL grows each year by 32.27%, which is quite nice.
- HXL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- HXL pays out 49.27% of its income as dividend. 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
NYSE:HXL (4/10/2026, 10:25:56 AM)
83.81
-0.6 (-0.71%)
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 Owners117.18%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change5.03%
Market Cap6.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts70
Price Target88.77 (5.92%)
Short Float %6.65%
Short Ratio3.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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 | 47.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.59 | ||
| P/B | 5.08 | ||
| P/tB | 6.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.1%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.72%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.62%
SpS24.96
BVpS16.48
TBVpS13.32
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)1
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
WACC9.54%
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 47.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.08.
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%.