HL (Hecla Mining Co) Institutional Ownership: 81.52% (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

HL Hecla Mining Co HL
67 GF Score
Price $14.29
GF Value $9.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Hecla Mining Co Institutional Ownership?

Hecla Mining Co HL -0.28% 67 Institutional Ownership is 81.52% as of Jul. 21, 2026. 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's institutional ownership is 81.52%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's Insider Ownership is 1.98%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hecla Mining Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 87.08%.

Hecla Mining Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership Chart

Hecla Mining Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 65.32 64.93 63.46 58.55 58.66 58.76 57.93 58.36 58.96 58.10
HL
67GF Score
Hecla Mining Co HL
Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Hecla Mining Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 81.52% mean?
Hecla Mining Co (HL) has a Institutional Ownership of 81.52% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors.
Is Hecla Mining Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current Institutional Ownership is 81.52%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to SIND and MUX?
Hecla Mining Co's Institutional Ownership of 81.52% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. Hecla Mining Co's current Institutional Ownership is 81.52%. 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 $14.29 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 81.52%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (HL), the current Institutional Ownership is 81.52% as of Jul. 21, 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 $14.29 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.66. GuruFocus considers Hecla Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 81.52%
  • GF Value™: $9.66 vs. price of $14.29 (47.9% 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.
67GF Score

Get the complete analysis for HL

Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$14.29
Price
$9.66
GF Value