HCHDF (Hochschild Mining) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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HCHDF Hochschild Mining PLC HCHDF
77 GF Score
Price $8.28
GF Value $5.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hochschild Mining Financial Strength?

Hochschild Mining HCHDF +0.28% 77 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HCHDF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Hochschild Mining has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

Good Sign:

Hochschild Mining PLC shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Hochschild Mining's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.08. Hochschild Mining's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, Hochschild Mining's Altman Z-Score is 3.85.


Hochschild Mining  (OTCPK:HCHDF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Hochschild Mining has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Hochschild Mining Financial Strength Related Terms


HCHDF vs HL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Hochschild Mining Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength falls into.


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Hochschild Mining Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Hochschild Mining's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $378 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $121 Mil.

Hochschild Mining's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*377.836/-11.779
=32.08

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Hochschild Mining's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(145.144 + 120.938) / 1688.868
=0.16

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Hochschild Mining has a Z-score of 3.85, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.85 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hochschild Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength too high?
Hochschild Mining's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hochschild Mining has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength compare to HL?
Hochschild Mining's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Hochschild Mining's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Hochschild Mining and its competitors. Hochschild Mining's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochschild Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $8.28 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Hochschild Mining's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hochschild Mining (HCHDF), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.28 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40. GuruFocus considers Hochschild Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCHDF:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $8.28 (53.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCHDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hochschild Mining Business Description

Address 21 Gloucester Place, London, GBR, W1U 8HR
Hochschild Mining PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of silver and gold. It has one operating mine (Inmaculada) located in southern Peru, one operating mine (San Jose) located in Argentina, and one operating mine (Mara Rosa) located in Brazil. The Group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, at various stages of development. Its reportable segments are Inmaculada, San Jose, Mara Rosa, Pallancata, Exploration, and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Inmaculada segment, which generates revenue from the sale of gold and silver (dore). Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Canada, followed by Switzerland, the USA, Peru, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and other regions.
77GF Score

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