(HXL) Hexcel - Ratings and Ratios
Carbon Fiber, Honeycomb, Prepreg, Structural Adhesive, Aircraft Panel
HXL EPS (Earnings per Share)
HXL Revenue
Description: HXL Hexcel
Hexcel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of advanced composites and engineered products for the aerospace and defense industries, as well as industrial applications. The company operates through two main segments: Composite Materials and Engineered Products, providing a range of products including carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, and composite materials.
The Composite Materials segment is a key player in the production of high-performance materials used in various industries, including aerospace, wind energy, and automotive. With a strong focus on innovation, Hexcel has developed a range of products that cater to the increasing demand for lightweight and high-strength materials. Key performance indicators (KPIs) for this segment include revenue growth, margin expansion, and capacity utilization, which are crucial in assessing the companys ability to meet growing demand.
The Engineered Products segment is a significant contributor to Hexcels revenue, providing complex aircraft structures and components to the aerospace industry. The segments products are used in various aircraft programs, and its capabilities in producing high-precision components are critical to the companys success. KPIs for this segment include order backlog, production lead times, and customer satisfaction ratings, which indicate the companys ability to deliver high-quality products on time.
Hexcels financial performance is characterized by a market capitalization of $5.03 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 32.57, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its earnings. However, the companys return on equity (ROE) of 8.00% suggests a decent return on shareholder capital. To further assess the companys financial health, other KPIs such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage, and cash flow generation are essential.
With a global presence and a diverse customer base, Hexcel is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced composites and engineered products. The companys commitment to innovation and quality is reflected in its strong research and development capabilities, as well as its adherence to stringent industry standards. As the aerospace and defense industries continue to evolve, Hexcels ability to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs will be crucial to its long-term success.
HXL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,843m |
| Sub-Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-11-05 |
HXL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 17.0 |
| Fundamental | 47.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 47.1 |
| Rel. Strength | -30.9 |
| Analysts | 3.20 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 57.98 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 53.12 USD |
HXL Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.08% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.67% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 28.69% |
| Payout Consistency | 36.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.5% |
HXL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 92.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -43.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 56.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 9.27% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.24 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.06 |
| Alpha | -22.17 |
| Beta | 1.291 |
| Volatility | 27.71% |
| Current Volume | 644.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1077.8k |
| Stop Loss | 59.6 (-3.5%) |
| Signal | -1.10 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (88.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 112.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.33pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 28.34% (prev 27.79%; Δ 0.55pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 247.5m > Net Income 88.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (750.5m) to EBITDA (157.1m) ratio: 4.78 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.69 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (80.6m) change vs 12m ago -3.12% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 23.39% (prev 23.62%; Δ -0.24pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 66.19% (prev 65.39%; Δ 0.80pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.87 (EBITDA TTM 157.1m / Interest Expense TTM 33.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.89
| (A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 847.4m - Total Current Liabilities 315.5m) / Total Assets 2.84b |
| (B) 0.80 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.27b / Total Assets 2.84b |
| (C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 96.3m / Avg Total Assets 2.84b |
| (D) 1.75 = Book Value of Equity 2.25b / Total Liabilities 1.29b |
| Total Rating: 5.89 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 47.81
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.05% = 1.53 |
| 3. FCF Margin 9.10% = 2.27 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.53 = 2.36 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 5.25 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -5.81% = -7.27 |
| 7. RoE 5.67% = 0.47 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 70.32% = 3.52 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 10.34% = 1.29 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR -18.98% = -2.37 |
What is the price of HXL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.34%, over one month by +5.47%, over three months by +14.53% and over the past year by -0.43%.
Is Hexcel a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HXL is around 57.98 USD . This means that HXL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.07%.
Is HXL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 14
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the HXL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 64.3 | 4.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 59.2 | -4.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 65.1 | 5.5% |
Last update: 2025-08-07 03:00
HXL Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 77.2m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 56.3611
P/E Forward = 30.7692
P/S = 2.5806
P/B = 3.1172
P/EG = 1.2601
Beta = 1.356
Revenue TTM = 1.88b USD
EBIT TTM = 96.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 157.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 825.4m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
Debt = 825.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 0.0 + Long Term 825.4m)
Net Debt = 750.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.59b USD (4.84b + Debt 825.4m - CCE 77.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.87 (Ebit TTM 96.3m / Interest Expense TTM 33.5m)
FCF Yield = 3.05% (FCF TTM 170.7m / Enterprise Value 5.59b)
FCF Margin = 9.10% (FCF TTM 170.7m / Revenue TTM 1.88b)
Net Margin = 4.69% (Net Income TTM 88.0m / Revenue TTM 1.88b)
Gross Margin = 23.39% ((Revenue TTM 1.88b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.44b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.48 (Enterprise Value 5.59b / Book Value Of Equity 2.25b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.10% (Interest Expense 9.10m / Debt 825.4m)
Taxrate = 14.72% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 22.8m / 154.9m)
NOPAT = 82.1m (EBIT 96.3m * (1 - 14.72%))
Current Ratio = 2.69 (Total Current Assets 847.4m / Total Current Liabilities 315.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.53 (Debt 825.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.55b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.25 (Net Debt 750.5m / EBITDA 157.1m)
Debt / FCF = 4.84 (Debt 825.4m / FCF TTM 170.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.55b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.09% (Net Income 88.0m, Total Assets 2.84b )
RoE = 5.67% (Net Income TTM 88.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.55b)
RoCE = 4.05% (Ebit 96.3m / (Equity 1.55b + L.T.Debt 825.4m))
RoIC = 3.53% (NOPAT 82.1m / Invested Capital 2.33b)
WACC = 9.34% (E(4.84b)/V(5.67b) * Re(10.77%)) + (D(825.4m)/V(5.67b) * Rd(1.10%) * (1-Tc(0.15)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -1.01%
Discount Rate = 10.77% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.43% ; FCFE base≈174.1m ; Y1≈218.9m ; Y5≈390.5m
Fair Price DCF = 53.12 (DCF Value 4.23b / Shares Outstanding 79.6m; 5y FCF grow 27.60% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 70.32 | Revenue CAGR: 10.34%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -79.67%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: -18.98%
EPS Growth Correlation: -21.27%
Additional Sources for HXL Stock
Tweets: X | Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle