HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

82.54 USD
-0.45 (-0.54%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
82.54 USD
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After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:26:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HXL. HXL was compared to 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. HXL has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
  • In the past year HXL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HXL has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HXL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 Return On Assets of 4.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: HXL outperforms 65.28% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.75%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.89% 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 62.50% 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 8.66%.
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 (5.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.63%, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.83% 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 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HXL is destroying value.
  • HXL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for HXL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 5.03 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 5.03, HXL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.72% 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.
  • HXL's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 59.72% 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 68.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 5.03
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC10.27%
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 2.26 indicates that HXL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • HXL has a Current ratio (2.26) which is in line with 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

  • 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.
  • HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.48%.
  • 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 22.36% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 46.90, the valuation of HXL can be described as expensive.
  • HXL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. HXL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.15, HXL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. HXL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.9
Fwd PE 36.15
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

  • HXL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 72.22% 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 41.8
EV/EBITDA 23.15
HXL Per share dataHXL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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 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)1.58
PEG (5Y)0.98
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.
  • HXL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.35. HXL pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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.
  • 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%
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 (2/4/2026, 8:26:26 PM)

After market: 82.54 0 (0%)

82.54

-0.45 (-0.54%)

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-1.92%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change3.68%
Market Cap6.57B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts67.62
Price Target86.02 (4.22%)
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)2.36%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.9
Fwd PE 36.15
P/S 3.47
P/FCF 41.8
P/OCF 28.51
P/B 5.25
P/tB 6.5
EV/EBITDA 23.15
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY3.51%
SpS23.79
BVpS15.71
TBVpS12.7
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 5.03
F-Score6
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 46.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.


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

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