How does Hecla Mining Company (HL)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Hecla Mining Company (HL) trades at a PE of 39.2 versus a Other Precious Metals Industry median of 10.0 (224 companies), putting it in the most expensive quartile of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/HL.

HL PE Benchmarks

Hecla Mining Company • Basic Materials

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

39.2

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

4.1

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

370 with PE data

Sector Median PE

51.5

370 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

370

Median PE

51.5

PE Range

1.5 - 193.8

Forward PE Median

20.2

Basic Materials Sector

4052 companies • sector

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:39.2

Forward PE:4.1

Median PE:17.7

Average PE:31.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.8

25th-75th %ile:8.8 - 37.8

Min: 0.1Max: 198.8

Current: 39.2

Other Precious Metals Industry

224 companies • industry

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:39.2

Forward PE:4.1

Median PE:10.0

Average PE:21.9

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:194.4

25th-75th %ile:2.5 - 24.6

Min: 0.1Max: 194.4

Current: 39.2

Peer Companies

8 companies • peers

Above Median(57th %ile)

Current PE:39.2

Forward PE:4.1

Median PE:34.0

Average PE:36.5

Min PE:9.0

Max PE:69.7

25th-75th %ile:18.4 - 51.6

Min: 9.0Max: 69.7

Current: 39.2

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

EXK

MUX

ASM

BVN

CDE

PAAS

KGC

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 11:52:40 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Hecla Mining Company (HL) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

HL PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Basic Materials

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