Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.30% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Hecla Mining Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Hecla Mining Co XSWX:HL +4.38% 74 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Hecla Mining Co's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF18 Mil. Hecla Mining Co's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF215 Mil. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.30%.


Hecla Mining Co  (XSWX:HL) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Hecla Mining Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Hecla Mining Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Hecla Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.10 8.21 7.04 8.35 9.32

Hecla Mining Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:HL vs MUX, LODE, GORO: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

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Hecla Mining Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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Hecla Mining Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Hecla Mining Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -33.136/( (491.015+219.785)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -33.136/355.4
=9.32 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=453.759 + 37.256
=491.015

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=214.069 + 5.716
=219.785

Hecla Mining Co's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -17.812/( (219.785+209.616)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -17.812/214.7005
=8.30 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=214.069 + 5.716
=219.785

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=206.781 + 2.835
=209.616

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.30% mean?
Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors.
Is Hecla Mining Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.30%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MUX and LODE?
Hecla Mining Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 8.30% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. Hecla Mining Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.30%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.30%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 8.30% 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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 8.30%
  • GF Value™: CHF7.84 vs. price of CHF12.63 (61.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 6500 North Mineral Drive, Suite 200, Coeur d\'Alene, ID, USA, 83815-9408
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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