Hecla Mining Company (HL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Hecla Mining Company stock (HL) is currently trading at $18.36. Hecla Mining Company PE ratio is 36.59. Hecla Mining Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.45. Analyst consensus price target for HL is $26.40. WallStSmart rates HL as Moderate Buy.
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- Hecla Mining Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- HL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- HL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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HL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Hecla Mining Company (HL)
HL trades at a modest 3% premium above its Graham fair value of $22.93. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Hecla Mining Company (HL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, revenue growth. Concerns around peg ratio and price/sales. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Hecla Mining Company (HL) Key Strengths (6)
Keeps $49 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Revenue surging 79.50% year-over-year
Earnings per share surging 952.00% year-over-year
Keeps $23 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
75.17% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Hecla Mining Company (HL) Areas to Watch (4)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 8.4x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 4.6x book value
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Supporting Valuation Data
Hecla Mining Company (HL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 69/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 49.10%, Profit Margin at 22.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 79.50%, EPS Growth at 952.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.64), Price/Sales (8.45), Price/Book (4.64) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 13.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 13.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 79.50% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.45x trades 31% below its historical average of 12.31x (51th percentile). The current valuation is 82% below its historical high of 46.61x set in Dec 2006, and 230% above its historical low of 2.56x in Nov 2015. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~11.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Hecla Mining Company (HL) · BASIC MATERIALS › OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING
The Big Picture
Hecla Mining Company is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.4B with 80% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 22.6%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 80% YoY, reaching 1.4B. This pace significantly outperforms most OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING peers.
ROE of 1390.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Hecla Mining Company maintain 80%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Hecla Mining Company.
Bottom Line
Hecla Mining Company offers an attractive blend of growth (80% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Hecla Mining Company(HL)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING
USA
Hecla Mining Company discovers, acquires, develops and produces precious and base metal properties in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.