Hecla Mining Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides precious and base metals in the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, China, and internationally. At a $9.61B market cap, Hecla Mining Company ranks as a mid-cap company within basic materials. The company mines for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates, as well as carbon material containing silver and gold for custom smelters, metal traders, and third-party processors; and unrefined doré containing silver and gold.
Market Cap
$9.61B
Beta
1.29
P/E (TTM)
21.07
P/E (Fwd)
11.97
EPS (TTM)
$0.68
EPS (Fwd)
$1.20
ROE
19.9%
ROA
13.8%
Cash
$607.1M
Total Debt
$285.1M
Free CF
$277.1M
52W Change
146.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $607.1M in cash comfortably exceeding the $285.1M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Annual free cash flow of $277.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 19.9% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 13.8% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $718.9M (2022) to $1.42B (2025), reflecting a 98% increase over the period.
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing HL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.