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Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/31/2025: HXL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $74.57
1 Year Target Price $74.57
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 14 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -14.62% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.68B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 84 | 1Y Target Price 74.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 84 | 1Y Target Price 74.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 45.00 - 74.35 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 45.00 - 74.35 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.90% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.85 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-22 | When After Market | Estimate 0.38 | Actual 0.37 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.67% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.88% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.42% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 84 | Forward PE 23.15 | Enterprise Value 5842554144 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03 |
Enterprise Value 5842554144 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.58 | Shares Outstanding 79605875 | Shares Floating 78885442 |
Shares Outstanding 79605875 | Shares Floating 78885442 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.83 | Percent Institutions 108.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hexcel Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1948. It initially focused on honeycomb core materials and expanded into composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications. It has grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial Aerospace: Supplies advanced composite materials for aircraft structures, engines, and interiors.
- Space & Defense: Provides composite materials for satellites, launch vehicles, and defense applications.
- Industrial: Offers composite materials for various industrial applications including wind energy, recreation, and automotive.
Leadership and Structure
Hexcel's leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is divided by business segments and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Carbon Fiber: High-strength carbon fiber used in aerospace and industrial applications. It is estimated to have a market share in the high-performance carbon fiber market, facing competition from Toray and Teijin.
- Honeycomb Core: Lightweight honeycomb core materials used in aircraft structures. Competitors include Euro-Composites and Plascore.
- Prepreg: Resin-impregnated fibers for composite part manufacturing. Competition comes from Solvay and Park Electrochemical.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The composite materials industry is driven by demand from aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Key trends include increasing adoption of composites for lightweighting and fuel efficiency.
Positioning
Hexcel is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials. Its competitive advantages include strong R&D capabilities and long-term relationships with key customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for advanced composite materials is estimated at $25 billion and Hexcel holds a strong position to be able to capitalize on the TAM. However growth could be influenced by broader economic factors and supply chain dynamics.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position
- Advanced technology and innovation
- Long-term customer relationships
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Dependence on the aerospace industry
- Exposure to economic cycles
- High raw material costs
Opportunities
- Growing demand for lightweight materials
- Expansion into new applications
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increased adoption of composites in wind energy
Threats
- Competition from other composite material suppliers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Economic downturns
- Technological advancements in alternative materials
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TORAY INDUSTRIES (TYO: 3402)
- Solvay (SOLB.BR)
- Teijin (TYO: 3401)
Competitive Landscape
Hexcel benefits from its technical expertise and long-standing industry relationships. However, key competitors have broader application ranges and significant overall revenue. Each of them are actively innovating to gain market share.
Major Acquisitions
Oxford Performance Materials Aerospace & Defense business
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 8
- Strategic Rationale: Expand its technology portfolio with high-performance polymer solutions for commercial aerospace, space and defense applications.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
Hexcel Corporation is a strong player in the composite materials market, driven by its technology and customer relationships. However, it is exposed to aerospace cyclicality and faces stiff competition. To achieve faster growth, Hexcel needs to diversify into new segments and industries and manage costs.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Hexcel Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Stamford, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | CEO, President & Chairman Mr. Thomas C. Gentile III | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 5894 | Website https://www.hexcel.com |
Full time employees 5894 | Website https://www.hexcel.com | ||
Hexcel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite materials and parts for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics, multi-axials, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and rail transportation. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings; and RF interference control products for military and aerospace applications. This segment also provides interference control materials, structural composites, and services; dielectric absorber foams; magnetic absorbers; and thermoplastics for commercial and defense applications. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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