Hexcel (FRA:HXL) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.14 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HXL Hexcel Corp FRA:HXL
86 GF Score
Price €94.68
GF Value €69.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Hexcel FRA:HXL -0.15% 86 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HXL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hexcel's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.070. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €2.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Hexcel's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 13.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 28.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Hexcel was 69.00% per year. The lowest was -157.80% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.

As of today (2026-07-30), Hexcel's current stock price is €94.68. Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.14. Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 44.24.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Hexcel was 252.61. The lowest was 21.98. And the median was 41.03.


Hexcel  (FRA:HXL) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=94.68/2.14
=44.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Hexcel was 252.61. The lowest was 21.98. And the median was 41.03.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Hexcel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.29 1.60 1.68 1.99 2.01

Hexcel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.02 1.92 1.96 2.01 2.14

FRA:HXL vs KTOS, AVAV, PL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Hexcel Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Hexcel's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.07/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.070

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hexcel Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.508 241.018 0.696
201609 0.721 241.428 0.986
201612 0.189 241.432 0.259
201703 -0.315 243.801 -0.427
201706 0.430 244.955 0.580
201709 0.679 246.819 0.908
201712 0.587 246.524 0.786
201803 0.028 249.554 0.037
201806 0.497 251.989 0.651
201809 0.709 252.439 0.927
201812 1.104 251.233 1.451
201903 -0.156 254.202 -0.203
201906 0.751 256.143 0.968
201909 0.598 256.759 0.769
201912 1.828 256.974 2.349
202003 -0.200 258.115 -0.256
202006 0.550 257.797 0.704
202009 0.768 260.280 0.974
202012 1.021 260.474 1.294
202103 -0.061 264.877 -0.076
202106 0.351 271.696 0.427
202109 0.196 274.310 0.236
202112 0.767 278.802 0.908
202203 -0.427 287.504 -0.490
202206 0.226 296.311 0.252
202209 0.210 296.808 0.234
202212 1.096 296.797 1.219
202303 -0.453 301.836 -0.496
202306 -0.034 305.109 -0.037
202309 0.530 307.789 0.569
202312 1.557 306.746 1.676
202403 -0.387 312.332 -0.409
202406 0.238 314.175 0.250
202409 0.804 315.301 0.842
202412 1.675 315.605 1.753
202503 -0.618 319.799 -0.638
202506 0.086 322.561 0.088
202509 1.024 324.800 1.041
202512 1.185 324.054 1.208
202603 -0.070 330.213 -0.070

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.14 mean?
Hexcel (FRA:HXL) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.14 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors.
Is Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Hexcel's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.14. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KTOS and AVAV?
Hexcel's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.14 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors. Hexcel's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel (FRA:HXL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.83, compared to a current price of €94.68 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.14. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hexcel (FRA:HXL), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hexcel (FRA:HXL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €94.68 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.83. GuruFocus considers Hexcel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HXL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.14
  • GF Value™: €69.83 vs. price of €94.68 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hexcel Business Description

Other Exchanges HXL:USA
Address 281 Tresser Boulevard, Two Stamford Plaza, 16th Floor, Stamford, CT, USA, 06901
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.
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