Hexcel Corporation

NYSE:HXL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.8b

Hexcel Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

Hexcel has a total shareholder equity of $1.6B and total debt of $757.9M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 48.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $2.8B and $1.2B respectively. Hexcel's EBIT is $198.9M making its interest coverage ratio 5.8. It has cash and short-term investments of $91.4M.

Key information

48.38%

Debt to equity ratio

US$757.90m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio5.8x
CashUS$91.40m
EquityUS$1.57b
Total liabilitiesUS$1.19b
Total assetsUS$2.76b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Oct 30
Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Hexcel: Wall Street Focuses On Guidance, But The Real Opportunity Is Still Coming

Oct 04

An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Oct 03
An Intrinsic Calculation For Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Sep 03
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Flying Under The Radar

Aug 18
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Flying Under The Radar

When Should You Buy Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)?

Jul 01
When Should You Buy Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL)?

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 18
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 08
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Hold With Conviction: Hexcel's Quiet Resilience

Apr 27

Hexcel: Uncertainty Drives Down Stock Price, But This Is Still A Buy

Apr 16

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Apr 07
Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

At US$58.20, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Mar 08
At US$58.20, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy

Feb 24
Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy

The Strong Earnings Posted By Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Feb 12
The Strong Earnings Posted By Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Is Now The Time To Put Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watchlist?

Feb 05
Is Now The Time To Put Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watchlist?

Hexcel: Valuation Remains Stretched Despite Multiple Potential Headwinds In 2025

Jan 27

Hexcel: It Is Time To Buy The Stock (Rating Upgrade)

Jan 21

Does Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 30
Does Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

At US$63.39, Is Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 02
At US$63.39, Is Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Worth Looking At Closely?

These Return Metrics Don't Make Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Look Too Strong

Nov 18
These Return Metrics Don't Make Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Look Too Strong

Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 80% Above Its Share Price

Nov 05
Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 80% Above Its Share Price

Hexcel: Valuation Slightly Stretched Despite Enduring Tailwinds

Nov 02
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Soaring Demand In Aerospace And Defense Boosts Composite Innovator's Revenue Prospects

Strategic focus on aerospace and defense boosts Hexcel's revenue growth through contributions from composite material demand and operational efficiency.

Hexcel: Long-Term Growth Optimism Tempered By Valuation

Aug 21

Hexcel: New CEO And Airplane Manufacturing Industry Woes

Jul 01

Hexcel's Solid Grounds For Double-Digit Earnings Growth Make It A Buy

Apr 15

Hexcel Stock Falls 8%: What Is Next?

Jan 26

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: HXL's short term assets ($787.4M) exceed its short term liabilities ($286.0M).

Long Term Liabilities: HXL's short term assets ($787.4M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($905.7M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: HXL's net debt to equity ratio (42.5%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: HXL's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 66.5% to 48.4% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: HXL's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (35.3%).

Interest Coverage: HXL's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (5.8x coverage).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/30 21:22
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/30 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Hexcel Corporation is covered by 34 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David StraussBarclays
Paretosh MisraBerenberg
John McNultyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research