HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:HXL • US4282911084

86 USD
+2.8 (+3.37%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
86 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HXL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.05%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of HXL (8.75%) is better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • HXL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.67%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 5.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 59.72% of its industry peers.
  • HXL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HXL has a Operating Margin of 10.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
  • HXL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HXL has a Gross Margin (22.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HXL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HXL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 5.15 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HXL has a better Altman-Z score (5.15) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.32, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that HXL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of HXL (0.79) is worse than 68.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 5.15
ROIC/WACC0.72
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

  • 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.
  • HXL's Current ratio of 2.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that HXL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HXL has a worse Quick ratio (1.25) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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 Y29.73%
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%
EPS Next 5Y22.36%
Revenue Next Year9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%

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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 48.86, the valuation of HXL can be described as expensive.
  • 65.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • HXL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HXL.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.77, HXL is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.86
Fwd PE 37.67
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

  • 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.55
EV/EBITDA 24
HXL Per share dataHXL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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 30.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y36.03%
EPS Next 3Y30.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, HXL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.36, HXL pays a better dividend. On top of this HXL pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HXL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

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 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.
  • The dividend of HXL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 86 0 (0%)

86

+2.8 (+3.37%)

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-2%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.14%
Market Cap6.85B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts67.62
Price Target86.02 (0.02%)
Short Float %7.04%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
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)12.34%
PT rev (3m)14.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 48.86
Fwd PE 37.67
P/S 3.62
P/FCF 43.55
P/OCF 29.7
P/B 5.47
P/tB 6.77
EV/EBITDA 24
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY3.37%
SpS23.79
BVpS15.71
TBVpS12.7
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number24.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.15
F-Score6
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 5Y22.36%
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 5Y8.27%
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 48.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.47.


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

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