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Hecla Mining CoXSWX:HL 68 EV-to-OCF is 18.43 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 18.15. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks worse than 91.83% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's Enterprise Value is CHF10,753 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF584 Mil. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.45 Med: 18.15 Max: 83.69
Current: 18.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Hecla Mining Co was 83.69. The lowest was 9.45. And the median was 18.15.
XSWX:HL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 91.83% of 2668
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.805
vs XSWX:HL: 18.31
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Hecla Mining Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hecla Mining Co's share price for today is CHF14.578.
Hecla Mining Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 CHF0.390.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Hecla Mining Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Hecla Mining Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Hecla Mining Co's current Enterprise Value is CHF10,753 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 CHF584 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 (XSWX:HL) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.43 as of Aug. 22, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 18.15. Over the past decade, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.45 to 83.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2450 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-OCF of 18.43 is near median its 10-year median of 18.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.45 to a high of 83.69. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2450 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hecla Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-OCF compare to SIND and MUX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2450 out of 2668 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Hecla Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Hecla Mining Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.45 to 83.69 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-OCF is 18.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.15. 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 CHF7.31, compared to a current price of CHF14.58 — trading 99.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.15. Hecla Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.43 as of Aug. 22, 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 CHF14.58 is trading 99.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.31.
GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HL:
EV-to-OCF: 18.43 (near median its 10-year median of 18.15)
GF Value™: CHF7.31 vs. price of CHF14.58 (99.4% above fair value)
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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