Hecla Mining Company (HL) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-24 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

62 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 37
Quality 78
Growth 88
Balance sheet 76
Cash quality 60
Capital allocation 28
Momentum 34

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

8.55 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.01 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-24

Quick answers

What is Hecla Mining Company's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 62/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-24: valuation 37, quality 78, growth 88, balance sheet 76, cash quality 60, capital allocation 28, momentum 34. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Hecla Mining Company's Altman Z-Score?

8.55, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-24. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Hecla Mining Company's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-09-24. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Hecla Mining Company's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.01 — above the −1.78 threshold the literature flags for earnings-manipulation risk, as of 2026-09-24. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Related in the Closelook universe

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