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Hexcel NYSE:HXL Stock Report

Last Price

US$54.66

Market Cap

US$4.4b

7D

6.0%

1Y

-24.1%

Updated

18 May, 2025

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Hexcel Corporation

NYSE:HXL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.4b

HXL Stock Overview

Develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. More details

HXL fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends3/6

Rewards

Trading at 49.9% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 21.29% per year

Earnings have grown 5.2% per year over the past 5 years

Risk Analysis

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Has a high level of debt


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Consensus Narrative from 18 Analysts

Airbus And Boeing Production And Defense Spending Will Create Value

Key Takeaways Defense spending increases in the U.S. and Europe offer growth opportunities for Hexcel through its established defense contracts, boosting potential revenue. Hexcel's strategic cost management and share repurchases aim to improve net margins and enhance EPS, backed by strong cash generation.
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US$58.09
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5.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
8.43%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Hexcel
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$54.66
52 Week HighUS$72.24
52 Week LowUS$45.28
Beta1.27
1 Month Change4.91%
3 Month Change-16.51%
1 Year Change-24.05%
3 Year Change3.76%
5 Year Change77.24%
Change since IPO173.30%

Recent News & Updates

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

Recent updates

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 Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Oct 15
Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Why Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Could Be Worth Watching

Aug 29
Why Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Could Be Worth Watching

Hexcel: Long-Term Growth Optimism Tempered By Valuation

Aug 21

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

Aug 14
Does Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Investors Could Be Concerned With Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital

Jul 29
Investors Could Be Concerned With Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital

Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Is On The Mark

Jul 12
Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Is On The Mark

Hexcel: New CEO And Airplane Manufacturing Industry Woes

Jul 01

At US$70.53, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

May 28
At US$70.53, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

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

May 12
Does Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Apr 26
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Investors Could Be Concerned With Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital

Apr 17
Investors Could Be Concerned With Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital

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

Apr 15

Is Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Apr 01
Is Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Trading At A 47% Discount?

Should You Think About Buying Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Now?

Feb 12
Should You Think About Buying Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) Now?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15

Jan 28
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15

Hexcel Stock Falls 8%: What Is Next?

Jan 26

Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Is On The Mark

Jan 23
Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) P/E Is On The Mark

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jan 08
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is There An Opportunity With Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) 38% Undervaluation?

Dec 25
Is There An Opportunity With Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) 38% Undervaluation?

Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Dec 12
Hexcel's (NYSE:HXL) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Hexcel: Demand Improves, But Not Enough To Warrant A Buy

Nov 03

Here's Why We Think Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Nov 01
Here's Why We Think Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

At US$66.68, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Oct 17
At US$66.68, Is It Time To Put Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) On Your Watch List?

Hexcel: 3 Reasons Why There Is Huge Potential (Rating Upgrade)

Oct 13

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company

Sep 11
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company

Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 35% Above Its Share Price

Aug 24
Hexcel Corporation's (NYSE:HXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 35% Above Its Share Price

Hexcel: Excellent Company But Stock Is Extremely Overvalued

Jul 25

Shareholder Returns

HXLUS Aerospace & DefenseUS Market
7D6.0%4.7%5.3%
1Y-24.1%27.5%11.9%

Return vs Industry: HXL underperformed the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 27.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: HXL underperformed the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is HXL's price volatile compared to industry and market?
HXL volatility
HXL Average Weekly Movement6.3%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement7.7%
Market Average Movement8.1%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.9%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market4.1%

Stable Share Price: HXL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: HXL's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19465,894Tom Gentilewww.hexcel.com

Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics, multi-axials, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and rail transportation.

Hexcel Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Hexcel's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
HXL fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.40b
Earnings (TTM)US$124.50m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.89b

35.3x

P/E Ratio

2.3x

P/S Ratio

Is HXL overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
HXL income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.89b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.43b
Gross ProfitUS$454.00m
Other ExpensesUS$329.50m
EarningsUS$124.50m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.55
Gross Margin24.06%
Net Profit Margin6.60%
Debt/Equity Ratio51.4%

How did HXL perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.2%

Current Dividend Yield

41%

Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/18 23:53
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/16 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Hexcel Corporation is covered by 39 analysts. 18 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