Hecla Mining CoXSWX:HL +4.38%74 Days Inventory is 56.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 49.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks better than 71.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.75 Med: 49.8 Max: 55.84
Current: 52.81
During the past 13 years, Hecla Mining Co's highest Days Inventory was 55.84. The lowest was 37.75. And the median was 49.80.
XSWX:HL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.51% of 681
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 85.61
vs XSWX:HL: 52.81
Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (74.54) to Mar. 2026 (56.68).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hecla Mining Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hecla Mining Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hecla Mining Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hecla Mining Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Hecla Mining Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hecla Mining Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory 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.
XSWX:HL vs MUX, LODE, GORO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Hecla Mining Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) has a Days Inventory of 56.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 49.80. Over the past decade, Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.75 to 55.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #194 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 56.68 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 49.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.75 to a high of 55.84. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Hecla Mining Co's value of 56.68 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #194 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hecla Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hecla Mining Co's Days Inventory compare to MUX and LODE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #194 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hecla Mining Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Hecla Mining Co's value of 56.68 is 33.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hecla Mining Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.75 to 55.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.80 vs. the industry median of 85.61, Hecla Mining Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.61, based on 681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hecla Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 56.68 is 33.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hecla Mining Co's current Days Inventory is 56.68, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 49.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hecla Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.84, compared to a current price of CHF12.63 — trading 61.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 56.68, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 49.80 and 33.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Hecla Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL), the current Days Inventory is 56.68 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 Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hecla Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.63 is trading 61.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.84.
GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HL:
Days Inventory: 56.68 (14% above median its 10-year median of 49.80)
GF Value™: CHF7.84 vs. price of CHF12.63 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#194 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 from the Greens Creek segment. Geographically, It operates in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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