Hecla Mining Company (HL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23)
Hecla Mining Co produces and explores silver, gold, zinc, and other metals. The operating business segments are Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Casa Berardi. It generates maximum revenue...
Hecla Mining Company (HL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 45.05 (historical range: 34.64–114.35, median: 56.58), placing it at the 29th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 7.84 (range: 3.10–17.03, 72th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 33.02 (range: 15.96–377.53, 45th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23), Hecla Mining Company's P/E ratio has contracted by 35% over the observed period (from an average of 81.1 to 52.8).
Hecla Mining Company trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 45.05 | 34.64 | 56.58 | 114.35 | 29th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 7.84 | 3.10 | 6.35 | 17.03 | 72th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.02 | 15.96 | 33.80 | 377.53 | 45th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 83th | cheap relative to its history |
Hecla Mining Company (HL) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $18.30 with a market capitalization of $12.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for HL based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23. The P/E ratio of 45.05 is below the historical median of 56.58, placing HL at the 29th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 7.84 compares to a median of 6.35.
HL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Hecla Mining Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether HL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests HL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Hecla Mining Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is HL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Hecla Mining Company trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 49 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive HL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full HL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.HL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.