Hecla Mining CoHL -3.65%67 Median PS Value is $8.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 684% above its 10-year median of 1.09. 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 397 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks worse than 67.51% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
As of today (2026-06-25), Hecla Mining Co's share price is $14.52. Hecla Mining Co's Median PS Value is $8.55. Therefore, Hecla Mining Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
HL'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.09 Max: 2.6
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Hecla Mining Co was 2.60. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.09.
HL's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 67.51% of 397
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs HL: 1.70
Hecla Mining Co (NYSE:HL) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Hecla Mining Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
14.52
/
8.55
=
1.70
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Hecla Mining Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hecla Mining Co's Median PS Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hecla Mining Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 3.6275.
Hecla Mining Co's Revenue per Share 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 $2.357.
* 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 Median PS Value of $8.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 684% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Hecla Mining Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.49 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #268 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Hecla Mining Co's Median PS Value too high?
Hecla Mining Co's current Median PS Value of $8.55 is 684% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.60. The Metals & Mining industry median Median PS Value is 1.30. Hecla Mining Co's value of $8.55 is 557.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #268 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to MUX and LODE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #268 out of 397 companies for Median PS Value. This places Hecla Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.30. Hecla Mining Co's value of $8.55 is 557.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hecla Mining Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.49 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.30, 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 Median PS Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Median PS Value among Metals & Mining companies is 1.30, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hecla Mining Co's current Median PS Value of $8.55 is 557.7% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hecla Mining Co's current Median PS Value is $8.55, which is 684% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. 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 Median PS Value is $8.55, which is 684% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 557.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.30. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (HL), the current Median PS Value is $8.55 as of Jun. 25, 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:
Median PS Value: $8.55 (684% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: $9.66 vs. price of $14.52 (50.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 557.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#268 of 397)
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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