HL (Hecla Mining Co) FCF Margin %: 37.67% (As of Mar. 2026) — 2053% Above Median


HL Hecla Mining Co HL
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Price $14.52
GF Value $9.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hecla Mining Co FCF Margin %?

Hecla Mining Co HL -3.65% 67 FCF Margin % is 37.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2053% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates HL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks better than 92.09% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hecla Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155 Mil. Hecla Mining Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $411 Mil. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.67%.

As of today, Hecla Mining Co's current FCF Yield % is 4.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HL' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.6   Med: 1.75   Max: 29.71
Current: 29.71

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hecla Mining Co was 29.71%. The lowest was -20.60%. And the median was 1.75%.

HL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
92.09% of 847 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17 vs HL: 29.71

Hecla Mining Co FCF Margin % Related Terms

Hecla Mining Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Hecla Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.67 -8.27 -20.60 0.41 21.80

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
FCF Margin % 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 -1.02 28.78 22.01 30.06 37.67

HL vs MUX, LODE, GORO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hecla Mining Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=310.249/1423.019
=21.80 %

Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=154.981/411.433
=37.67 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 37.67% mean?
Hecla Mining Co (HL) has a FCF Margin % of 37.67% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 2053% above median its historical median of 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #67 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current FCF Margin % of 37.67% is 2053% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #67 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hecla Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hecla Mining Co's FCF Margin % compare to MUX and LODE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #67 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hecla Mining Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. Hecla Mining Co's current FCF Margin % is 37.67%, which is 2053% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 (HL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.66, compared to a current price of $14.52 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 37.67%, which is 2053% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Hecla Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (HL), the current FCF Margin % is 37.67% 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 (HL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hecla Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.52 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.66. GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HL:

  • FCF Margin %: 37.67% (2053% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
  • GF Value™: $9.66 vs. price of $14.52 (50.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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