Stock Analysis
Hecla Mining CompanyHL
P/E 30.77×· 5Y range 28.42–427.98×· bottom 2% of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
AnalystsBuy19 analystsP/E 30.8× sits at the 2nd percentile of its 5.059548254620124-year history.
Cash covers 2260% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Growth95
- Profitability87
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 13.0 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 15.2% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 30.8× at bottom 2% of 5-year history
What's happening with HL
Profile
Strong growth, profitability, financial health and valuation; moat lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation77/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (2th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (5.0%)20/25
- P/S (6.4x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (13.2x)20/25
- Growth95/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (15.2%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (74.0%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (65.9%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (53.6%)25/25
- Profitability87/100 · Strong
- ROIC (26.3%)25/25
- ROE (12.5%)12/25
- Net margin (20.8%)25/25
- Operating margin (46.0%)25/25
- Financial Health78/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (12.99)25/25
- Current ratio (5.20)25/25
- Interest coverage (1.8x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality68/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-1.36)6/25
- FCF conversion (154%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 14.9%)12/25
- Moat16/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (24.1%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (6/10 yrs)10/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -14.8%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Beneish M -1.36 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠6 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 1.8× — thin debt cushion
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
77B+P/E (TTM)30.6xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 28.4x–428.0x · 2nd pct
P/FCF19.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -5.3%–5.4% · 99th pct
P/S (TTM)6.38xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.5x–17.0x · 80th pct
EV/EBIT13.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 12.1x–377.5x · 3rd pct
EV/Sales6.1xC
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 Ratio3.82xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.05A
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 Yield0.10%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio2.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
87AROIC26.3%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE12.5%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 Margin20.8%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin46.0%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin58.2%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin32.2%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin31.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
95A+Revenue CAGR15.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR74.0%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)65.9%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth53.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+24.1%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.6%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
78B+Altman Z-Score12.99A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio5.20xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio4.55xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1.8xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.01xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt22.60xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
68BPiotroski 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 Conversion154.4%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability14.9%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue13.6%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.48xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malone Patrick Shay Filed | Malone Patrick Shay | SellOpen market sale | -23894 | |
Malone Patrick Shay Filed | Malone Patrick Shay | SellOpen market sale | -100 | |
Malone Patrick Shay Filed | Malone Patrick Shay | BuyJ | +2.3K | |
Absolom Stuart Maurice Filed | Absolom Stuart Maurice | Grant / award | +6.3K | |
Absolom Stuart Maurice Filed | Absolom Stuart Maurice | BuyJ | +16.6K |
Show 3 more filingsShow fewer filings
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolom Stuart Maurice Filed | Absolom Stuart Maurice | Grant / award | +6.3K | |
Absolom Stuart Maurice Filed | Absolom Stuart Maurice | Tax withholding | -7070 | |
Moyes Kari G. Filed | Moyes Kari G. | Grant / award | +19.9K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
16EROIC >12% Years1/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)24.1%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years6/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-14.8%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$0.50
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.72
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$3.99
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$21.48M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$485.34M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-463.86MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.68B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability6.28xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$10.23B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.40C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Hecla Mining Company (HL)
HL is down 1.67% at the last close. 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 12.99 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 15% annually, with net income growing about 74% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Hecla Mining Company converts about 32% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- Interest coverage of 1.8× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Hecla Mining Company posted a net loss in 6 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 77/100, HL trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 30.6).
See how HL ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all HL moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | Regular | 14.82 | -8.40% | -2.87 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 14.97 | -7.48% | -2.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about HL
What is the current Hecla Mining Company (HL) stock price?
HL is trading at $15.30 at the last market close, down 1.67% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks HL pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is HL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Hecla Mining Company's financial health at 78/100. 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 30.6 and our valuation score rates it 77/100 (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. As of the latest update, Hecla Mining Company is trading at $15.30, down 1.67% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.2 billion. The financial health score for HL is 78/100, 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 78/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for HL.
- Sector peers: Compare HL against 5 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 78/100 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.