Hecla Mining CoXSWX:HL +4.38%74 EV-to-FCF is 21.96 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 27.04. 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 448 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks worse than 54.24% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's Enterprise Value is CHF8,174 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF372 Mil. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48488.62 Med: 27.04 Max: 1114.22
Current: 21.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hecla Mining Co was 1114.22. The lowest was -48488.62. And the median was 27.04.
XSWX:HL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 54.24% of 448
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.44
vs XSWX:HL: 21.57
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 CHF12.63.
Hecla Mining Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF0.327.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Hecla Mining Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hecla Mining Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Hecla Mining Co EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hecla Mining Co's current Enterprise Value is CHF8,174 Mil.
Hecla Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF372 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-FCF of 21.96 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 27.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #243 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF of 21.96 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 27.04. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.44. Hecla Mining Co's value of 21.96 is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #243 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below 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 EV-to-FCF compare to MUX and LODE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #243 out of 448 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hecla Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.44. Hecla Mining Co's value of 21.96 is 19.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.04 vs. the industry median of 18.44, 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-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.44, based on 448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF of 21.96 is 19.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hecla Mining Co's current EV-to-FCF is 21.96, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 27.04. 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 EV-to-FCF is 21.96, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 27.04 and 19.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.44. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.96 as of Jun. 28, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 21.96 (19% below median its 10-year median of 27.04)
GF Value™: CHF7.84 vs. price of CHF12.63 (61.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#243 of 448)
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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