HXL:NYE-Hexcel Corporation

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 78.93

Change

+2.25 (+2.93)%

Market Cap

USD 4.60B

Volume

0.87M

Analyst Target

USD 74.86
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 37.65% 78% C+ 94% A
Dividend Return 0.52% 26% F 18% F
Total Return 38.18% 78% C+ 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.48% 70% C- 85% B
Dividend Return 0.85% 32% F 13% F
Total Return 12.33% 70% C- 81% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 93.46% 58% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 5.27% 36% F 17% F
Total Return 98.73% 54% F 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.26% 41% F 85% B
Dividend Return 13.16% 37% F 83% B
Total Return 0.90% 39% F 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.04% 78% C+ 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 82.05% 56% F 79% B-
Market Capitalization 4.60B 48% F 83% 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 35% 28%
Price/Book Ratio 5.07 38% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.27 41% 29%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 30.83 26% 16%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 21.03% 63% 84%
Return on Invested Capital 16.53% 48% 77%
Return on Assets 9.84% 74% 87%
Debt to Equity Ratio 74.00% 52% 50%

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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:
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 Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
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 on cashflow basis

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

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

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.