HXL
Hexcel Corporation
NYSE: HXL · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
$78.01
-1.13% today
Updated 2026-10-28
Market cap
$6.82B
P/E ratio
45.57
P/S ratio
3.45x
EPS (TTM)
$1.98
Dividend yield
0.78%
52W range
$61 – $112
Volume
1.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+7.0
Quality
B+5.5
Profitability
C+4.7
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.8
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$104.47
+33.92%
12-Month target
$44.46
-43.01%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$44.61
Margin of safety
-78.75%
1 Strong Buy4 Buy12 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $50.70M — positive
Risks
- 78.75% above intrinsic value
- P/E 45.57x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.58B | $1.79B | $1.90B | $1.89B | $1.98B |
| Net income | $126.30M | $105.70M | $132.10M | $109.40M | $38.60M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.98 |
| Free cash flow | $96.80M | $148.90M | $202.90M | $153.80M | $50.70M |
| Profit margin | 8.01% | 5.91% | 6.94% | 5.78% | 7.76% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | FITZSIMONS, GINA | Sale | 6,158 | — |
| 2026-08-14 | FITZSIMONS, GINA | Sale | 3,517 | — |
| 2026-08-14 | FITZSIMONS, GINA | Buy | 6,158 | $52.17 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hexcel Corporation trades at $78.01. representing a P/E of 45.57x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 60/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.80, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.98B. with profit margins at 7.76%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $44.61.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hexcel Corporation's stock price?
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) trades at $78.01, on a P/E of 45.6x and a P/S of 3.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Hexcel Corporation overvalued?
Hexcel Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 60/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $44.61 against the $78.01 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Hexcel Corporation's growth. The Hold rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Hexcel Corporation (HXL)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $104.47, about 33.9% above the current $78.01. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Hexcel Corporation (HXL)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $44.61, a -78.8% margin of safety versus today's $78.01. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Hexcel Corporation's revenue?
Hexcel Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.98B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Hexcel Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 2.80, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.45x
ROE9.30%
Beta1.10
50D MA$91.39
200D MA$90.45
Shares out0.08B
Float0.07B
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Avg volume1.1M
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