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HL

NEUTRAL
$18.62 Live
Hecla Mining Company · NYSE
Target $25.8 (+38.6%)
$4.51 52W Range $34.17

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$12.49B
P/E
38.0
ROE
13.9%
Profit margin
22.6%
Debt/Equity
0.11
Dividend yield
0.08%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
HL presents a dichotomy between stellar operational growth and concerning valuation/sentiment metrics. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health and the company boasts explosive YoY earnings growth (951.5%), the stock is trading at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($6.53) and Intrinsic Value ($14.46). This valuation stretch is compounded by a bearish technical trend (0/100) and aggressive insider selling by the CFO and General Counsel. Consequently, the strong fundamental growth is currently offset by overvaluation and negative internal sentiment.

Key Strengths

Explosive earnings growth (951.5% YoY) and revenue growth (79.5% YoY)
Exceptional operating margins (49.10%) and gross margins (54.97%)
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.72
Consistent earnings beat track record (3 of last 4 quarters)

Key Risks

Significant overvaluation relative to Graham Number ($6.53) and Intrinsic Value ($14.46)
Bearish insider activity with $9.20M in sales and zero buys
Extremely high PEG ratio (5.64) suggesting price has outpaced growth
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating negative price momentum
High sensitivity to precious metals market volatility and regulatory risks
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$15.25
-18.1% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
58
Moderate
Value
30
Future
90
Past
85
Health
65
Dividend
20
AI Verdict
Fundamental powerhouse trading at a speculative premium.
Key drivers: Hyper-growth in earnings, Low debt profile, Overextended valuation, Insider divestment
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100

Ref P/E 38.00, PEG 5.64, Graham $6.53

Positives
  • Forward P/E (14.48) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
  • Price is 184% above Graham Number
  • Price is 28% above Intrinsic Value
  • PEG ratio of 5.64 is excessive
Future
90/100

Ref Growth rates: Rev +79.5%, EPS +951.5%

Positives
  • Massive YoY earnings growth
  • Strong Q/Q revenue acceleration
  • Positive earnings surprise trend
Watchpoints
  • Sustainability of 900%+ growth is questionable
Past
85/100

Ref Historical trends and 1Y Change

Positives
  • 1Y return of +217.8%
  • Strong historical ROE compared to sector average
Watchpoints
  • Recent 1-week price decline
Health
65/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 0.11

Positives
  • Very low Debt/Equity (0.11)
  • Strong Current Ratio (2.72)
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable/Mediocre)
Dividend
20/100

Ref Yield 0.08%, Payout 3.06%

Positives
  • Very low payout ratio (3.06%)
Watchpoints
  • Negligible yield (0.08%)
  • Low dividend strength score (25/100)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$18.62
Analyst Target
$25.8
Upside/Downside
+38.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HL and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-27
HL
Hecla Mining Company
Primary
5Y
+195.8%
3Y
+212.4%
1Y
+217.8%
6M
+50.7%
1M
+3.9%
1W
-3.7%
AG
First Majestic Silver Corp.
Peer
5Y
+84.7%
3Y
+218.8%
1Y
+354.4%
6M
+196.8%
1M
+47.8%
1W
+18.3%
SOL
Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+67.9%
3Y
+67.9%
1Y
+67.9%
6M
+67.9%
1M
+9.1%
1W
-0.9%
EQX
Equinox Gold Corp.
Peer
5Y
+68.3%
3Y
+187.4%
1Y
+110.9%
6M
+30.0%
1M
+10.2%
1W
-8.2%
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Peer
5Y
+263.6%
3Y
+275.1%
1Y
+7.3%
6M
+1.9%
1M
+17.0%
1W
-8.5%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
38.0
Forward P/E
14.48
PEG Ratio
5.64
P/B Ratio
4.82
P/S Ratio
8.77
EV/Revenue
8.76
EV/EBITDA
17.9
Market Cap
$12.49B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 22.61%
Operating Margin 49.1%
Gross Margin 54.97%
ROE 13.89%
ROA 10.14%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +79.5%
Earnings Growth +951.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +79.49%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +1027.2%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.11
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.72
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.11
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.45

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
55.4%
Op. Margin
50.9%
Net Margin
30.0%
Total Assets
$3.6B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$2.6B
Debt/Equity
0.37x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
62%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-17
$0.22
+20.4% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.12
+26.4% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.08
+48.8% surprise

Basic Materials Sector Comparison

Comparing HL against 143 companies in the Basic Materials sector (14 bullish, 54 neutral, 75 bearish)
P/E Ratio
38.0
This Stock
vs
38.86
Sector Avg
-2.2% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.89%
This Stock
vs
-6.64%
Sector Avg
-309.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
22.61%
This Stock
vs
-5.75%
Sector Avg
-493.0% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.11
This Stock
vs
0.89
Sector Avg
-87.6% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
79.5%
This Stock
vs
36.56%
Sector Avg
+117.4% (Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
2.72
This Stock
vs
5.16
Sector Avg
-47.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

MOYES KARI G
Officer
Stock Award
2026-04-13
15,208 shares · $301,879
SIENKO DAVID C
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-03-02
23,881 shares
BROWN ROBERT DENIS
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-02
25,050 shares
LAWLAR RUSSELL DOUGLAS
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-02
29,609 shares
ALLEN KURT
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-02
21,782 shares
AGUIAR RODRIGUEZ CARLOS ROBERTO
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-02
21,318 shares
ALLEN KURT
Officer
Sell
2026-01-06
52,219 shares · $1,144,009
CLARY MICHAEL L.
Officer
Sell
2025-12-19
75,000 shares · $1,522,500
SIENKO DAVID C
General Counsel
Sell
2025-12-17
207,553 shares · $4,030,679
BOGGS, CATHERINE JEAN
Director
Gift
2025-12-16
5,789 shares
LAWLAR RUSSELL DOUGLAS
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2025-11-10
166,907 shares · $2,503,976
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-04-10

HL filed an 8-K on April 10, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-10

HL filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on April 10, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters.

8-K/A
FORM 8-K/A
2026-03-30

HL filed an amendment to a previously submitted Form 8-K on March 30, 2026.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-03-25
8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-02-20

HL filed an 8-K on February 20, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-17

HL operates several mining assets, including Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, Keno Hill, and Casa Berardi, utilizing non-GAAP metrics such as All-In Sustaining Costs to track operational performance. The company's financial condition is subject to risks detailed in Item 1A, including the impact of governmental regulations on its physical assets and business operations.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-17

HL filed an 8-K on February 17, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-02-13

HL filed an 8-K on February 13, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-01-28

HL filed an 8-K on January 28, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-01-26

HL filed a Form 8-K on January 26, 2026, likely to announce its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-12-31
8-K
8-K
2025-11-05
10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-05
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-09-11
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-08-20
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
HOLD
10 analysts
CIBC
2026-01-28
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-01-28
Maintains
Buy Buy
BMO Capital
2026-01-27
Maintains
Market Perform Market Perform
Scotiabank
2026-01-26
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
CIBC
2025-11-25
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
HC Wainwright & Co.
2025-11-06
Maintains
Buy Buy

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