Hexcel Corporation HXL
Composite 48/100; the shares have moved about 34% 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 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Valuation ranks 36/100 — a moderate mark against it. Income ranks 45/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Hexcel Corporation (HXL) develops and manufactures advanced lightweight composite materials and engineered products for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial markets. Its segments include Composite Materials (carbon fiber, fabrics, prepregs) and Engineered Products (aircraft structures, components).
Key financials Hexcel’s trailing twelve-month margins: gross 24%, operating 13%, net 6%. ROE 8%, ROA 5%, ROCE 8%. Revenue grew 10% YoY, EPS 40%. Debt/equity 0.79, net debt/EBITDA 2.74, interest coverage 4.6x. Dividend yield 0.6%, payout 46%.
Stock health Sideravia scores: Overall 49 (weak quality, rich valuation, positive momentum). Quality 39, Valuation 24, Momentum 75. Piotroski F-Score 5/9, Altman Z 5.76. RSI 50.2, down 8% from 52-week high.
Price vs fair value HXL trades at a PREMIUM of 68.70% to our fair-value estimate and a PREMIUM of 2.34% to the analyst 12-month target. - Q2 2026 revenues and guidance topped estimates (Zacks, GuruFocus, MarketBeat) - Strong sales growth and raised guidance highlighted on earnings call (GuruFocus.com) - Forward P/E 53x and PEG 1.46 reflect premium valuation (Valuation percentile 23.7/100)
Looking forward Forward P/E 53x and EV/EBITDA 30x imply high expectations for margin expansion and growth. Near-term momentum is positive (13.9% 3m, 28.8% 6m), but valuation percentile 24/100 signals limited margin of safety.
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