HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:HXL • US4282911084

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86.73 USD
-2.79 (-3.12%)
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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

  • HXL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HXL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.05%, HXL is in line with its industry, 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 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.26%, HXL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.25% 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 9.30%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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's Profit Margin of 5.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HXL outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
  • HXL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.98%, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
  • HXL has a Gross Margin (22.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HXL is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HXL has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • HXL has an Altman-Z score of 5.12. This indicates that HXL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.12, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.75% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.32) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • HXL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating 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: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 6.32
Altman-Z 5.12
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC10.3%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.26, HXL is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.25% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.25, HXL is not doing good in the industry: 67.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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. HXL Growth Analysis

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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 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

  • HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.28.
  • HXL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • HXL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • HXL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.50.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.68, HXL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.28
Fwd PE 38.5
HXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HXL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HXL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.59
EV/EBITDA 23.23
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

  • 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 30.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%

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5. HXL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, 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 88.75% 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 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of HXL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.27%!
  • HXL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 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 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 (4/21/2026, 12:10:26 PM)

86.73

-2.79 (-3.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners117.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change5.06%
Market Cap6.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts70
Price Target88.47 (2.01%)
Short Float %5.8%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.27%
DP49.27%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)12.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.28
Fwd PE 38.5
P/S 3.45
P/FCF 41.59
P/OCF 28.37
P/B 5.23
P/tB 6.47
EV/EBITDA 23.23
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY2.03%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)3.06
OCFY3.53%
SpS25.12
BVpS16.59
TBVpS13.41
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number25.6311 (-70.45%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.12
F-Score6
WACC10.3%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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 Y28.01%
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
Revenue Next Year9.51%
Revenue Next 2Y10.91%
Revenue Next 3Y9.79%
Revenue Next 5Y8.71%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.94%
EBIT growth 3Y4.63%
EBIT growth 5Y23.8%
EBIT Next Year98.85%
EBIT Next 3Y39.84%
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 49.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.23.


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%.