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HXL

Hexcel Corporation

NYSE: HXL · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

$92.74
+3.25% today

Updated 2026-09-11

Market cap
$6.90B
P/E ratio
46.10
P/S ratio
3.49x
EPS (TTM)
$1.98
Dividend yield
0.76%
52W range
$60 – $112
Volume
0.9M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+
7.0
Quality
B+
5.5
Profitability
C+
5.7
Valuation
C+
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.8
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →251 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$109.92
+18.52%
12-Month target
$44.46
-52.06%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
1 Strong Buy3 Buy12 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $58.00M — positive
Risks
- P/E 46.10x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$1.58B$1.79B$1.90B$1.89B$1.98B
Net income$126.30M$105.70M$132.10M$109.40M$49.30M
EPS$1.98
Free cash flow$96.80M$148.90M$202.90M$153.80M$58.00M
Profit margin8.01%5.91%6.94%5.78%7.76%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-08-14FITZSIMONS, GINASale6,158
2026-08-14FITZSIMONS, GINASale3,517
2026-08-14FITZSIMONS, GINABuy6,158$52.17

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
HXL$6.90B607.35.55.77.0Buy
SPCX$1.95T308.02.55.06.0Avoid
CAT$376.28B737.38.05.04.5Strong Buy
GE$335.82B656.08.03.74.5Buy
RTX$266.42B596.76.04.36.0Buy
GEV$250.87B698.07.05.05.0Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Hexcel Corporation trades at $92.74. representing a P/E of 46.10x 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%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hexcel Corporation's stock price?

Hexcel Corporation (HXL) trades at $92.74, on a P/E of 46.1x and a P/S of 3.5x. 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.

What is the price target of Hexcel Corporation (HXL)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $109.92, about 18.5% above the current $92.74. 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 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 ratio3.49x
ROE9.30%
Beta1.04
50D MA$100.44
200D MA$88.60
Shares out0.08B
Float0.07B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.9M

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