Hexcel Corporation
HXLIndustrialsNASDAQAerospace & Defense · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, Hexcel Corporation focuses on Aerospace & Defense services and products. Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets advanced lightweight composites technology. Valued at $7.83B, HXL is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products.
Market Cap
$7.83B
Beta
1.05
P/E (TTM)
67.41
P/E (Fwd)
32.47
EPS (TTM)
$1.54
EPS (Fwd)
$3.20
ROE
8.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$54.1M
Total Debt
$998.1M
Free CF
$184.9M
52W Change
71.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, HXL has $54.1M in cash with $998.1M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $184.9M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 8.4%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $1.58B (2022) to $1.89B (2025), reflecting a 20% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Hexcel Corporation and its sector.