Hexcel Corporation (HXL) — Stock Score Summary

Hexcel Corporation (HXL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Hexcel has a strong moat in advanced carbon fiber composites for aerospace and defense, but near-term supply chain bottlenecks at Boeing and Airbus limit its 18-month velocity.

Hexcel Corporation is a leading global producer of advanced composite materials, primarily serving the commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. The company's proprietary technology in carbon fiber and honeycomb structures provides a significant competitive moat in demanding, high-performance applications. Hexcel is a critical supplier to major aircraft manufacturers, benefiting from long product lifecycles and stringent qualification processes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$93.06
Market Cap$6.9B
P/E (TTM)59.32
P/E (Forward)28.20
Price/Book5.33
Return on Equity8.4%
Return on Invested Capital7.3%
Debt/Equity78.83
Gross Margin24.1%
Operating Margin12.6%
Revenue Growth9.9%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$185M

Hexcel Corporation operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hexcel Corporation’s (HXL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hexcel Corporation (HXL) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (23), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hexcel Corporation have an economic moat?
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. 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 Hexcel Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hexcel Corporation (HXL) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. 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 Hexcel Corporation in?
Hexcel Corporation (HXL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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