HXL

$78.81+0.15 (+0.19%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

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.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$78.81
Potential Downside
66.3%
Whystock Fair Value$26.59
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryAerospace & Defense

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 opera...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$6.27B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
57.53
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.01
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.04%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.25

Recent News

Zacks
Mar 20, 2026

Hexcel Gains From Strong Aerospace Demand & Defense Exposure

HXL rides strong aerospace demand and defense spending tailwinds, but supply-chain issues and labor shortages may pressure near-term performance.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 18, 2026

Top 2 Once-in-a-Decade Industrial Stock Picks for Long-Term Investors

Hexcel and GXO have strong long-term growth drivers and attractive valuations as they bounce back from a difficult period in their end markets.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 17, 2026

Do You Believe in the Growth Prospects of Hexcel (HXL)?

Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter for “Artisan Small Cap Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund seeks to invest in companies that possess franchise characteristics, with strong earnings trajectories, and are trading at a discount to the estimated private market value. Despite strong results […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 13, 2026

Pangaea, Curtiss-Wright, Hexcel, Ameresco, and Mercury Systems Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session as concerns grew over the risk of stagflation, a mix of slow economic growth and high inflation, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 10, 2026

Is Hexcel (HXL) Stock Pricing In Its 56% One Year Surge Yet

If you are looking at Hexcel and wondering whether the recent share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through the key valuation clues that the market is currently offering. Hexcel shares last closed at US$86.91, with a 1 year return of 55.8%, a year to date return of 13.0%, a 30 day return of 1.1%, and a 7 day return that shows an 8.3% decline. Recent market interest in Hexcel has been supported by ongoing attention on aerospace and industrial materials suppliers, as...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.