HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
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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
- HXL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HXL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HXL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HXL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.05%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL's Return On Equity of 8.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
- HXL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HXL 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 5.78%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- HXL has a Operating Margin of 10.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 22.96%, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same 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.
- 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- HXL has an Altman-Z score of 4.82. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.82, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- HXL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.32. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HXL would need 6.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HXL (6.32) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 4.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.59%
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 has a Current ratio (2.26) which 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
- The earnings per share for HXL have decreased strongly by -13.30% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 47.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.48%.
- 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
- 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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
- HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.18.
- HXL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- HXL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.90, 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 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HXL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.9 |
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 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.06 |
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)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y35.62%
EPS Next 3Y30.68%
5. HXL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, 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 0.36. HXL pays more dividend than 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| 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 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 49.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HXL. 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
79.52
+0.31 (+0.39%)
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 Cap6.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts70
Price Target88.77 (11.63%)
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 | 45.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.9 | ||
| P/S | 3.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.17 | ||
| P/B | 4.82 | ||
| P/tB | 5.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.21%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY3.82%
SpS24.96
BVpS16.48
TBVpS13.32
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)0.95
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 | 4.82 |
F-Score6
WACC9.59%
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 45.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.82.
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%.