HXL:NYE-Hexcel Corporation

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 62.22

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Market Cap

USD 4.60B

Volume

0.42M

Analyst Target

USD 70.86
Analyst Rating

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About

Hexcel Corp develops, manufactures, and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, adhesives, engineered honeycomb and composite structures for use in Commercial Aerospace, Space & Defense and Industrial markets.

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ETFs Containing HXL

GCAD Gabelli ETFs Trust - Gabe.. 5.21 % 0.00 %

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TINT ProShares Smart Materials.. 4.57 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.51% 71% C- 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 8.51% 71% C- 63% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -4.53% 57% F 64% D
Dividend Return 0.84% 32% F 13% F
Total Return -3.68% 57% F 56% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 36.78% 41% F 78% C+
Dividend Return 4.07% 36% F 13% F
Total Return 40.84% 41% F 69% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.24% 39% F 85% B
Dividend Return 14.09% 36% F 83% B
Total Return 0.84% 39% F 18% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 15.98% 75% C 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return 88.19% 50% F 79% B-
Market Capitalization 4.60B 54% F 80% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.20 68% 34%
Price/Book Ratio 3.83 43% 18%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.52 61% 35%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 28.41 25% 17%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 20.51% 71% 81%
Return on Invested Capital 15.72% 50% 75%
Return on Assets 10.53% 86% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.75% 58% 55%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.