HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
89.47 USD
-0.32 (-0.36%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 03:46 PM
Taking everything into account, HXL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HXL was compared to 73 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While HXL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HXL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HXL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HXL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HXL has been profitable.
- HXL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.05%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.75%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.03%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HXL is in line with the industry average of 8.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROIC | 7.03% |
ROA(3y)4.17%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)6.55%
ROIC(3y)7.05%
ROIC(5y)5.9%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.78%, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.63%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.78% | ||
| GM | 22.96% |
OM growth 3Y-7.87%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
PM growth 3Y-10.31%
PM growth 5Y22.31%
GM growth 3Y0.47%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HXL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- HXL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.13 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.13, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.01% 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.
- HXL's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 58.90% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HXL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HXL is outperformed by 68.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.64%
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 46.58% 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.
- HXL's Quick ratio of 1.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HXL is outperformed by 63.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HXL have decreased strongly by -13.30% in the last year.
- 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.
- 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 Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.26%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.84, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HXL.
- HXL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 60.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 39.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HXL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 64.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. HXL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.19 |
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 63.01% of the companies listed 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 72.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.85 |
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 30.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- HXL has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.35, HXL pays a better dividend. On top of this HXL pays more dividend than 84.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
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
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%
NYSE:HXL (2/17/2026, 3:46:04 PM)
89.47
-0.32 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/amc
Inst Owners114.17%
Inst Owner Change-4.74%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.14%
Market Cap6.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts68.57
Price Target86.02 (-3.86%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP49.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)12.34%
PT rev (3m)14.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.38 | ||
| P/B | 5.42 | ||
| P/tB | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.85 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.55%
FCF(TTM)2.08
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.4%
SpS25.02
BVpS16.52
TBVpS13.35
PEG (NY)1.71
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number25.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.75% | ||
| ROCE | 8.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.09% | ||
| OM | 10.63% | ||
| 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)7.05%
ROIC(5y)5.9%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)6.24%
ROICexgc(3y)8.36%
ROICexgc(5y)6.98%
ROCE(3y)8.48%
ROCE(5y)7.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y22.11%
OM growth 3Y-7.87%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
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 | 3.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.13 |
F-Score6
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.09%
EBIT growth 5Y18.97%
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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HXL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 50.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.42.
What is the financial health of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) stock?
The financial health rating of HEXCEL CORP (HXL) is 5 / 10.