Hecla Mining CoHL +2.57%67 FCF Yield % is 4.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 409% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates HL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks better than 91.54% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Hecla Mining Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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Hecla Mining Co FCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (HL) has a FCF Yield % of 4.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 409% above median its historical median of 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #226 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current FCF Yield % of 4.48 is 409% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #226 out of 2671 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 Yield % compare to MUX and LODE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #226 out of 2671 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hecla Mining Co in the top 9% 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 Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. Hecla Mining Co's current FCF Yield % is 4.48, which is 409% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 $9.65, compared to a current price of $15.54 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.48, which is 409% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (HL), the current FCF Yield % is 4.48 as of Jun. 26, 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 $15.54 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.65.
GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HL:
FCF Yield %: 4.48 (409% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: $9.65 vs. price of $15.54 (61% above fair value)
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 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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