Hella KGaA Hueck & Co (DE:HLE)
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HLE Stock Chart & Stats
€70.80
-€0.30(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€70.80
-€0.30(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€67.90 - €89.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume133.00
Average Volume (3M)9.95K
Market Cap
€7.89B
Enterprise Value€7.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.28B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)83.5
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding111,111,115
10 Day Avg. Volume7,142
30 Day Avg. Volume9,949
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.44
Price to Book (P/B)2.98
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio16.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€60.00Price Target Upside-15.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)€7.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHella converts a meaningful portion of earnings into cash: operating cash flow has been consistently strong and free cash flow rebounded to roughly €0.55–0.56B in 2025/TTM. Persistent cash generation supports capex, program funding, dividends, and deleveraging over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And Equity BaseReported leverage fell materially in 2025, leaving a sizeable equity base relative to assets. This improved capital structure enhances balance-sheet resilience and financial flexibility, allowing Hella to fund program ramps, strategic investments or absorb shocks without immediate refinancing pressure.
OEM-focused Product Mix And Multi-year ProgramsHella's core model sells lighting and electronics into OEM platform programs with multi-year contracts, creating structural revenue visibility tied to vehicle lifecycles. Technology content (LED, adaptive lighting, ECUs) increases per-vehicle revenue and strengthens long-term customer stickiness and upsell potential.
Bears Say
Flat To Declining RevenueTop-line growth has been weak, with revenue down about 2% in 2025 and multi-period flat-to-down trends. Limited organic revenue momentum makes it harder to leverage fixed costs, lengthens payback on program investments, and raises dependency on winning new OEM content to restore sustainable growth.
Compressed Net Margins And Sharply Lower ROENet profitability has materially eroded and returns on equity plunged from ~20% to low-single-digits. Sustained weak margins and low ROE reduce internal capital generation, constrain reinvestment capacity, and signal weaker operating leverage or higher below-the-line volatility that could persist absent structural cost or pricing fixes.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityAlthough recent FCF improved, past swings—negative FCF in 2022 and low generation in 2023–24—show working-capital and investment timing can swing cash materially. Such volatility raises execution risk on program ramps and makes consistent funding of capex, dividends or deleveraging less certain over the medium term.
HLE FAQ
What was Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co lowest stock price was €67.90 and its highest was €89.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s market cap?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s market cap is €7.89B.
When is Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s earnings last quarter?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported €0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.29.
Is Hella KGaA Hueck & Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hella KGaA Hueck & Co pay dividends?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co pays a Annually dividend of €0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.17%. See more information on Hella KGaA Hueck & Co dividends here
What is Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s EPS estimate?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hella KGaA Hueck & Co have?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co has 111,111,115 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hella KGaA Hueck & Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co reported an EPS of €0.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.89%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hella KGaA Hueck & Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HLE
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Hella KGaA Hueck & Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
€60.00 (-15.25% Downside)
€60.00 (-15.25% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, operating globally through its subsidiaries, is a prominent supplier specializing in the development, manufacture, and distribution of sophisticated lighting systems and electronic components for the automotive industry. The company organizes its operations into three distinct divisions: Automotive, Aftermarket, and Special Applications. The Automotive segment delivers a wide array of products, including headlamps, rear combination lamps, and interior and exterior vehicle illumination, along with radomes. It also provides advanced solutions in body electronics, energy management, lighting electronics, and power steering, in addition to cutting-edge driver assistance systems encompassing sensors and engine compartment actuators. The Aftermarket segment focuses on producing and distributing automotive components and accessories, primarily in the lighting, electrical, and electronics domains. This division also furnishes workshop solutions for diagnostics and calibration, alongside comprehensive support services for wholesalers and repair facilities. The Special Applications segment is dedicated to conceiving, producing, and commercializing lighting technology and electronic solutions for a diverse range of specialized vehicles, such as construction and agricultural machinery, buses, caravans, and marine craft. Founded in 1899, the company is headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany. The entity, previously known as HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co., adopted its present corporate identity, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, in October 2017. Currently, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA operates as a subsidiary of Faurecia S.E.
HLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€60.00
▼(-15.25% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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