← Bottleneck Solvers
BN · rank #9 · 2026-06-11
HL
NYSE · $9.73B
verdict · CAUTION
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
Bottleneck themes
The structural shortage this name supplies into.
Critical minerals and shoring
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | 0.47 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +17.1% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +20.0% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +16.8% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +3.2% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 5.64 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 0.55× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +81.7% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | -111% |
| Market cap | $9.73B |
The AI research card
Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.
Summary
Hecla Mining Company is the largest primary silver producer in the United States and Canada, also mining gold, lead, and zinc.
Rationale
Hecla Mining is a leading producer of critical minerals like silver, lead, zinc, and copper, aligning with the "critical_minerals_and_shoring" macro theme.
Material risks
- 1The company's revenue is highly dependent on fluctuating precious metal prices, particularly silver and gold, which can introduce significant volatility.
- 2While Hecla has long-lived mines, the mining industry inherently faces permitting risks and potential operational disruptions.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.
OpenAI
Caution
Gemini
Proceed
Claude
Caution