Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) — Stock Score Summary

Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Hallador Energy is a coal producer transitioning to power generation. Although it benefits from short-term power demand spikes, it is a highly capital-intensive commodity cyclical with structural ESG and regulatory headwinds, failing the Terry Smith quality filter.

Hallador Energy Company is an energy company primarily engaged in the mining of thermal coal in the Illinois Basin, with some oil and gas exploration. It benefits from its strategic location in the Illinois Basin, providing a cost-effective fuel source to regional power plants and maintaining long-term supply contracts. Hallador is a niche player in the coal mining industry, focused on efficient production for specific regional demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.19
Market Cap$932M
P/E (TTM)35.75
P/E (Forward)15.82
Price/Book4.34
Return on Equity14.1%
Return on Invested Capital22.9%
Debt/Equity3.02
Gross Margin22.9%
Operating Margin-5.7%
Revenue Growth-13.5%
Free Cash Flow$10M

Hallador Energy Company operates in the Thermal Coal industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hallador Energy Company’s (HNRG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (24), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hallador Energy Company have an economic moat?
Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hallador Energy Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hallador Energy Company in?
Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Thermal Coal industry (United States).
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