Hecla Mining Company (HL) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
AnalystsBuy19 analystsWhat's happening with HL
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong financial health and profitability; earnings quality and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation59/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (18th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (3.9%)12/25
- P/S (7.8x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth45/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (19.8%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (126.2%)25/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (27.6%)25/25
- ROE (10.7%)12/25
- Net margin (17.4%)20/25
- Operating margin (43.6%)25/25
- Financial Health100/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (9.73)25/25
- Current ratio (4.94)25/25
- Interest coverage (14.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality43/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-1.36)6/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 14.1%)12/25
About Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Co produces and explores silver, gold, zinc, and other metals. Show more
The operating business segments are Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Casa Berardi. It generates maximum revenue from the Greens Creek segment. Geographically, It operates in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Headquarters: COEUR D'ALENE, ID · Employees: 1,865 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- BuyJ · filed 2026-08-24+2.3K sh2026-08-20
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-24-23894 sh2026-08-20
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-24-100 sh2026-08-20
- BuyGrant / award · filed 2026-06-25+6.3K sh2026-06-22
- BuyJ · filed 2026-06-25+16.6K sh2026-06-22
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
59CP/E (TTM)45.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 34.6x–428.0x · 18th pct
P/FCF23.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -5.3%–5.1% · 87th pct
P/S (TTM)7.81xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.5x–17.0x · 89th pct
EV/EBITDA13.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales7.3xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E19.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.78xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.06A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.09%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio3.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
82AROIC27.6%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE10.7%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.0%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin17.4%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin43.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin50.9%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin30.7%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin30.0%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
100A+Altman Z-Score9.73A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio4.94xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.22xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage14.7xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.11xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
45D+Revenue CAGR19.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth126.2%A
Grade A: HighImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+24.9%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income4.3%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
5/9 Loss Years43D+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-1.36D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability14.1%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue15.1%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.40xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$0.41
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.45
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$3.87
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$607.12M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.57B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.19xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.29B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.39C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
The company exhibits exceptional financial health and robust profitability, supported by a solid free cash flow yield, while its valuation trades near the midpoint of its historical range.
Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash. · Current P/E of 45.1x sits at the 18th percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 24, 2026
Key Insights: Hecla Mining Company (HL)
Composite verdict for Hecla Mining Company: The company exhibits exceptional financial health and robust profitability, supported by a solid free cash flow yield, while its valuation trades near the midpoint of its historical range.. Hecla Mining Company meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 9.73 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -1.36 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 20% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Hecla Mining Company converts about 31% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- Hecla Mining Company posted a net loss in 5 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
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Is HL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Hecla Mining Company's financial health at 100/100 — The company exhibits exceptional financial health and robust profitability, supported by a solid free cash flow yield, while its valuation trades near the midpoint of its historical range.. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is HL stock overvalued?
Hecla Mining Company trades at a trailing P/E of 45.1 and our valuation score rates it 59/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Hecla Mining Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for HL. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Hecla Mining Company operate in?
Hecla Mining Company operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Hecla Mining Company do?
Hecla Mining Co produces and explores silver, gold, zinc, and other metals.
About Hecla Mining Company (HL) Stock
Hecla Mining Company (HL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) industry. Real-time pricing data for Hecla Mining Company is available on this page with a market capitalization of $12.3 billion. The financial health score for HL is 100/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for HL stock.
HL Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Hecla Mining Company (HL) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time HL stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for HL with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Hecla Mining Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 100/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for HL.
- Sector peers: Compare HL against 10 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is HL a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Hecla Mining Company (HL) as an investment. The financial health score of 100/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Hecla Mining Company (HL) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.