HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HXL • US4282911084

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91.16 USD
-1.9 (-2.04%)
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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.

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1. HXL Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years HXL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Assets (4.32%) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a Return On Equity (9.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.93%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% 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 9.41%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.49%) for HXL is below the current ROIC(7.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.32%
ROE 9.3%
ROIC 7.93%
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

  • HXL has a Profit Margin of 6.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
  • HXL has a better Operating Margin (11.85%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • HXL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HXL has a Gross Margin of 24.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.85%
PM (TTM) 6.07%
GM 24.09%
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. HXL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HXL 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
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.28 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HXL (5.28) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HXL is 4.85, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HXL, 4.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HXL (4.85) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HXL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.79) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 4.85
Altman-Z 5.28
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC9.79%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that HXL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.45, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that HXL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.37, HXL is doing worse than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.37
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. HXL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HXL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.02%.
  • 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.74% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.02%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5Y47.75%
EPS Q2Q%59.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%9.86%

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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.01%
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.51%
Revenue Next 2Y10.91%
Revenue Next 3Y9.79%
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.
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. HXL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.04, 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say HXL is valued expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.35, HXL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say HXL is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.04
Fwd PE 28.35
HXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 78.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.43
EV/EBITDA 22.57
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

  • The 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HXL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%

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5. HXL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.77%, 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 0.38. HXL pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.77, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%

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
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

  • 45.71% 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.
DP45.71%
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
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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HXL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HEXCEL CORP

NYSE:HXL (4/29/2026, 2:28:09 PM)

91.16

-1.9 (-2.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Industry Strength71.43
Industry Growth88.82
Earnings (Last)04-22
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners117.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change4.85%
Market Cap6.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.94B
Net Income(TTM)117.70M
Analysts70
Price Target94.88 (4.08%)
Short Float %5.54%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP45.71%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.1%
Min EPS beat(2)4.01%
Max EPS beat(2)34.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.81%
Max EPS beat(4)34.19%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.87%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.69%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.37%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.25%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)12.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.04
Fwd PE 28.35
P/S 3.54
P/FCF 33.43
P/OCF 24.72
P/B 5.43
P/tB 6.68
EV/EBITDA 22.57
EPS(TTM)1.98
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)3.22
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)2.73
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY4.05%
SpS25.72
BVpS16.8
TBVpS13.65
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number27.3538 (-69.99%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.32%
ROE 9.3%
ROCE 9.53%
ROIC 7.93%
ROICexc 8.11%
ROICexgc 9.02%
OM 11.85%
PM (TTM) 6.07%
GM 24.09%
FCFM 10.6%
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 Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 4.85
Debt/EBITDA 2.83
Cap/Depr 58.91%
Cap/Sales 3.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.82%
Profit Quality 174.68%
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 5.28
F-Score6
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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)1.02%
EPS 3Y11.2%
EPS 5Y47.75%
EPS Q2Q%59.46%
EPS Next Y28.01%
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%9.86%
Revenue Next Year9.51%
Revenue Next 2Y10.91%
Revenue Next 3Y9.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y4.63%
EBIT growth 5Y23.8%
EBIT Next Year98.85%
EBIT Next 3Y39.84%
EBIT Next 5Y27.95%
FCF growth 1Y32.9%
FCF growth 3Y17.54%
FCF growth 5Y-5.96%
OCF growth 1Y1.65%
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 6 / 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 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 46.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.43.


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 45.71%.