HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA HLE.DE
Composite 42/100; the shares have moved about 16% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 67/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Growth ranks 25/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Quality ranks 34/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (HLE.DE) designs and manufactures automotive lighting, electronics, and lifecycle solutions for passenger and specialty vehicles. Its segments include Lighting (headlamps, interior lighting), Electronics (sensors, automated driving components), and Lifecycle Solutions (diagnostics, spare parts). The company serves OEMs and aftermarket channels globally.
Key financials HELLA reports weak profitability: ROE 3%, ROA 4%, ROCE 6%, and net margin 1.2%. Revenue declined -3% while EPS grew 53%. Margins are thin: gross 23%, operating 5%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.35), but interest coverage is low at 2.25x and current ratio is 1.23.
Stock health Momentum is weak: -18% below its 52-week high, with 12-month performance at -18%. RSI(14) is neutral at 51. SIDERAVIA scores it Weak Quality (34), Weak Momentum (32), and Fair Valuation (51). Dividend yield is negligible at 0.3%.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a PREMIUM of 33% to our fair-value estimate of 48.29 and a PREMIUM of 9% to the analyst 12-month target of 65.00. - Trading at a 33% premium to our fair-value estimate (SIDERAVIA) - Trading at a 9% premium to the consensus 12-month target of 65.00 (analyst count 2.0) - Forward P/E of 22.27 vs trailing P/E of 84.35 signals high near-term expectations - Net margin of 1.2% and ROE of 3% suggest weak profitability despite revenue growth
Looking forward Analysts expect a forward P/E of 22.27, implying improved earnings visibility. However, weak profitability metrics and high valuation multiples limit upside. Lifecycle Solutions growth and aftermarket expansion may support margins, but execution risks remain.
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