Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 95% Below Median

What is Hecla Mining Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hecla Mining Co XSWX:HL +4.38% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 301 Metals & Mining companies, Hecla Mining Co ranks better than 99.34% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.4 Max: 40
Current: 0.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hecla Mining Co was 40.00. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.40.

XSWX:HL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
99.34% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs XSWX:HL: 0.01

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Hecla Mining Co is 0.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hecla Mining Co was 0.92%. The lowest was 0.05%. And the median was 0.42%.

Hecla Mining Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.00.

During the past 12 months, Hecla Mining Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -57.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hecla Mining Co was 56.00% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Hecla Mining Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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XSWX:HL vs MUX, LODE, GORO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Hecla Mining Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Hecla Mining Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0	/	0.403
	=	0.00

Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.003	/	0.198
	=	0.02

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.02 mean?

Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 40.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.

Is Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Hecla Mining Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.02 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 40.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Hecla Mining Co's value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2 out of 301 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hecla Mining Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MUX and LODE?

According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hecla Mining Co ranks #2 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hecla Mining Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Hecla Mining Co's value of 0.02 is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hecla Mining Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 40.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Hecla Mining Co has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hecla Mining Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.02 is 92.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hecla Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hecla Mining Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.02, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.02, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 92.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hecla Mining Co (XSWX:HL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.02 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 (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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.02 (95% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: CHF7.84 vs. price of CHF12.63 (61.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#2 of 301)

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Hecla Mining Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Metals & Mining

Comparable Companies MUX LODE GORO THMG ACRG GRML SRGZ DYNR RITE SILS LSE:FRES JSE:VAL ISX:AMMN JSE:IMP LIM:BUENAVC1 JSE:SSW TSX:CGG JSE:NPH TSX:TFPM TSXV:ARTG

Other Exchanges HLpB.PFD:USA HL:USA HL:Mexico 1HL:Italy 0R0A:UK HCL:Germany HLMI:Austria HL:Argentina

Address 6500 North Mineral Drive, Suite 200, Coeur d\'Alene, ID, USA, 83815-9408

Website https://www.hecla.com

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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