(HLE) Hella KGaA Hueck - Ratings and Ratios
Lighting Systems, Electronic Components, Automotive Parts
HLE EPS (Earnings per Share)
HLE Revenue
Description: HLE Hella KGaA Hueck
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA is a leading global supplier of automotive parts and equipment, operating through three main segments: Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company provides a wide range of products and services, including lighting systems, electronic components, and vehicle diagnostics, to the automotive industry worldwide.
From a business perspective, HELLAs diversified product portfolio and global presence are significant strengths. The companys Lighting segment is a major player in the automotive lighting market, while its Electronics segment is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. The Lifecycle Solutions segment provides a stable source of revenue through its aftermarket services and parts business.
To further analyze HELLAs performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and return on equity (RoE). With a RoE of 9.92%, HELLA is generating decent returns on shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys P/E ratio of 31.07 and forward P/E of 22.27 suggest that the market expects earnings growth in the future. Other relevant KPIs could include metrics such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and sales growth rate.
From a valuation perspective, HELLAs market capitalization of €9.73 billion indicates a significant market presence. To determine whether the stock is fairly valued, we can analyze metrics such as the price-to-book ratio, dividend yield, and enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio. These metrics can provide insights into the companys valuation relative to its peers and the broader market.
Overall, HELLAs diversified business model, global presence, and commitment to innovation position the company for long-term success in the automotive parts and equipment industry. By analyzing key financial metrics and KPIs, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys strengths and weaknesses, as well as its potential for future growth.
HLE Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,446m |
| Sub-Industry | Automotive Parts & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception |
HLE Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 63.7% |
| Fundamental | 56.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 14.2% |
| Total Return vs S&P 500 | -13.0% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
HLE Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.09% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.54% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -7.26% |
| Payout Consistency | 72.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 45.7% |
HLE Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 49% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 0.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 96% |
| CAGR 5y | 18.34% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.85 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.20 |
| Alpha | -5.22 |
| Beta | 0.177 |
| Volatility | 15.27% |
| Current Volume | 4.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 8.1k |
| Stop Loss | 85.1 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | -0.40 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (192.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 478.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.98pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 15.45% (prev 16.95%; Δ -1.51pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.03b > Net Income 192.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-334.2m) to EBITDA (664.7m) ratio: -0.50 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.47 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (111.1m) change vs 12m ago -0.23% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 21.18% (prev 24.54%; Δ -3.36pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 108.1% (prev 106.7%; Δ 1.46pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 1.95 (EBITDA TTM 664.7m / Interest Expense TTM 100.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.48
| (A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 3.87b - Total Current Liabilities 2.64b) / Total Assets 7.26b |
| (B) 0.42 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.06b / Total Assets 7.26b |
| (C) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 195.4m / Avg Total Assets 7.37b |
| (D) 0.78 = Book Value of Equity 3.29b / Total Liabilities 4.22b |
| Total Rating: 3.48 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 55.95
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.14% = 1.07 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.57% = 0.64 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.33 = 2.45 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.52 = 0.92 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -1.07% = -1.34 |
| 7. RoE 6.15% = 0.51 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 38.46% = 1.92 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 3.42% = 0.43 |
| 10. EPS Trend 15.00% = 0.38 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -4.24% = -0.53 |
What is the price of HLE shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.34%, over one month by +0.92%, over three months by +2.09% and over the past year by +1.22%.
Is Hella KGaA Hueck a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HLE is around 92.79 EUR . This means that HLE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.68%.
Is HLE a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the HLE price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 70 | -20.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 101.2 | 15.3% |
HLE Fundamental Data Overview
Market Cap EUR = 9.78b (9.78b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.21b EUR (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 50.5747
P/E Forward = 22.2717
P/S = 1.2263
P/B = 3.2219
P/EG = 0.82
Beta = 0.701
Revenue TTM = 7.97b EUR
EBIT TTM = 195.4m EUR
EBITDA TTM = 664.7m EUR
Long Term Debt = 1.01b EUR (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
Debt = 1.01b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 0.0 + Long Term 1.01b)
Net Debt = -334.2m EUR (from netDebt column, last fiscal year)
Enterprise Value = 9.57b EUR (9.78b + Debt 1.01b - CCE 1.21b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.95 (Ebit TTM 195.4m / Interest Expense TTM 100.4m)
FCF Yield = 2.14% (FCF TTM 205.3m / Enterprise Value 9.57b)
FCF Margin = 2.57% (FCF TTM 205.3m / Revenue TTM 7.97b)
Net Margin = 2.41% (Net Income TTM 192.4m / Revenue TTM 7.97b)
Gross Margin = 21.18% ((Revenue TTM 7.97b - Cost of Revenue TTM 6.28b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.91 (Enterprise Value 9.57b / Book Value Of Equity 3.29b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.07% (Interest Expense 734.0k / Debt 1.01b)
Taxrate = 10.14% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 41.9m / 412.7m)
NOPAT = 175.6m (EBIT 195.4m * (1 - 10.14%))
Current Ratio = 1.47 (Total Current Assets 3.87b / Total Current Liabilities 2.64b)
Debt / Equity = 0.33 (Debt 1.01b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.03b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.52 (Net Debt -334.2m / EBITDA 664.7m)
Debt / FCF = 4.92 (Debt 1.01b / FCF TTM 205.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.13b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.65% (Net Income 192.4m, Total Assets 7.26b )
RoE = 6.15% (Net Income TTM 192.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.13b)
RoCE = 4.73% (Ebit 195.4m / (Equity 3.13b + L.T.Debt 1.01b))
RoIC = 4.98% (NOPAT 175.6m / Invested Capital 3.53b)
WACC = 6.05% (E(9.78b)/V(10.79b) * Re(6.67%)) + (D(1.01b)/V(10.79b) * Rd(0.07%) * (1-Tc(0.10)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 67.10 | Cagr: 0.12%
Discount Rate = 6.67% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.71% ; FCFE base≈267.4m ; Y1≈150.8m ; Y5≈50.9m
Fair Price DCF = 9.51 (DCF Value 1.06b / Shares Outstanding 111.1m; 5y FCF grow -50.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 38.46 | Revenue CAGR: 3.42%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -59.54%
EPS Correlation: 15.00 | EPS CAGR: -4.24%
EPS Growth Correlation: -51.66%