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 fabrics, multi-axials, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, 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.
Aerospace Resilience | Hexcel's Q3 performance showcases resilience in Commercial Aerospace, with 17% YoY growth despite challenges in other segments |
Market Dynamics | Explore Hexcel's strategic positioning in advanced composites, balancing opportunities in aerospace and defense against industrial sector headwinds |
Future Trajectory | Delve into Hexcel's revised mid-term guidance and cautious FY2024 outlook, reflecting industry uncertainties and production rate concerns |
Analyst Perspectives | Discover varied analyst views on Hexcel, with price targets ranging from $68 to $95, highlighting the stock's potential amid market complexities |
Metrics to compare | HXL | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipHXLPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 47.5x | 32.2x | 11.9x | |
PEG Ratio | −1.51 | 0.34 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.2x | 6.8x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 2.7x | 4.5x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 8.8% | 20.8% | 19.8% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −16.1% | 5.5% | Unlock |