HEXCEL CORP (HXL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:HXL • US4282911084
Current stock price
88.76 USD
+5.77 (+6.95%)
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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
- In the past year HXL was profitable.
- HXL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HXL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years HXL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HXL (4.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HXL has a Return On Equity of 8.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HXL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- HXL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.26%) than 61.25% 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 9.30%.
| 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
- HXL has a Profit Margin (5.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of HXL (22.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HXL has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HXL 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 4.91 indicates that HXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.91, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.32, HXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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: 66.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC10.06%
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.
- The Current ratio of HXL (2.26) 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 66.25% 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.
- Measured over the past years, HXL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 47.75% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HXL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.48% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
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 Y28.01%
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
EPS Next 5Y25.2%
Revenue Next Year9.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.82%
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. HXL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HXL.
- HXL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- HXL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HXL.
- HXL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say HXL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HXL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HXL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HXL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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)1.8
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y35.16%
EPS Next 3Y30.33%
5. HXL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, 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 0.85, HXL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HXL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.27%!
- 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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
88.76
+5.77 (+6.95%)
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 Owners117.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change5.06%
Market Cap6.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)109.40M
Analysts70
Price Target89.2 (0.5%)
Short Float %5.8%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)16.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.13%
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 | 50.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.03 | ||
| P/B | 5.35 | ||
| P/tB | 6.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.74 |
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY1.98%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY2.54%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY2.35%
OCF(TTM)3.06
OCFY3.44%
SpS25.12
BVpS16.59
TBVpS13.41
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number25.6311 (-71.12%)
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 | 4.91 |
F-Score6
WACC10.06%
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 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 Year9.56%
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 Year98.85%
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 50.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.35.
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%.