Hecla Mining Co (MEX:HL) EV-to-EBIT: 14.35 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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MEX:HL Hecla Mining Co MEX:HL
44 GF Score
Price MXN262.00
GF Value MXN177.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hecla Mining Co EV-to-EBIT?

Hecla Mining Co MEX:HL 44 EV-to-EBIT is 14.35 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 31.14. GuruFocus rates MEX:HL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN177.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 671 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks worse than 54.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's Enterprise Value is MXN186,663 Mil. Hecla Mining Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN13,006 Mil. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:HL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6489.48   Med: 31.14   Max: 21537.42
Current: 14.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hecla Mining Co was 21537.42. The lowest was -6489.48. And the median was 31.14.

MEX:HL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
54.55% of 671 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.69 vs MEX:HL: 14.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hecla Mining Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN171,107 Mil. Hecla Mining Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN13,006 Mil. Hecla Mining Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.60%.


Hecla Mining Co  (MEX:HL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Hecla Mining Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=13005.548/171107.139
=7.60 %

Hecla Mining Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN171,107 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN13,006 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hecla Mining Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Hecla Mining Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hecla Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.74 -1,770.71 -88.72 31.24 24.65

Hecla Mining Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 25.06 26.28 24.65 18.87 13.68

MEX:HL vs SIND, MUX, GORO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


MEX:HL
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Hecla Mining Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=186662.788/13005.548
=14.35

Hecla Mining Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN186,663 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN13,006 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 mean?
Hecla Mining Co (MEX:HL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 31.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #366 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 31.14. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. Hecla Mining Co's value of 14.35 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #366 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hecla Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SIND and MUX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #366 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hecla Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. Hecla Mining Co's value of 14.35 is 13.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.14 vs. the industry median of 12.69, Hecla Mining Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.69, based on 671 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.35 is 13.1% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.35, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 31.14. 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 (MEX:HL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN177.82, compared to a current price of MXN262.00 — trading 47.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.35, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 31.14 and 13.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.69. Hecla Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (MEX:HL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.35 as of Aug. 08, 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 (MEX:HL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hecla Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN262.00 is trading 47.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN177.82. GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.35 (54% below median its 10-year median of 31.14)
  • GF Value™: MXN177.82 vs. price of MXN262.00 (47.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 13.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#366 of 671)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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