HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
82.81 USD
-1.75 (-2.07%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
82.81 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
HXL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 73 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. HXL has an average financial health and profitability rating. HXL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- HXL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.49%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a Return On Equity of 4.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 52.05% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.95%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.64% 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 8.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.49% | ||
| ROE | 4.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% |
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)2.92%
ROE(3y)7.64%
ROE(5y)5.22%
ROIC(3y)7.41%
ROIC(5y)5.38%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.67%, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has declined.
- HXL's Operating Margin of 10.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 71.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HXL has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 23.04%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HXL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.67% | ||
| GM | 23.04% |
OM growth 3Y32.53%
OM growth 5Y-7.22%
PM growth 3Y78.75%
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3Y9.35%
GM growth 5Y-1.91%
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.
- There is no outstanding debt for HXL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.68 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.68, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HXL would need 3.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.91, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HXL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 50.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- HXL has a Current Ratio of 2.75. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HXL has a Current ratio of 2.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 52.05% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that HXL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HXL has a Quick ratio (1.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
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
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.3%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5Y47.75%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.05.
- HXL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say HXL is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.89, the valuation of HXL can be described as expensive.
- 65.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say HXL is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.89 |
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 65.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HXL is valued cheaper than 84.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.15 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 35.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.90%, 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 87.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HXL decreases each year by -1.49%.
- HXL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of HXL decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.49%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- HXL pays out 77.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP77.18%
EPS Next 2Y38.33%
EPS Next 3Y35.58%
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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HXL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 47.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.21.
What is the financial health of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
The financial health rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 6 / 10.