About Hexcel Corp
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.hexcel.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for HXL?
The 52-week high is $111.735 and the 52-week low is $60.82.
What is the P/E ratio for HXL?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 42.30.
What is the dividend yield for HXL?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 0.74%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 11.41%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 7.76%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 4.70.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for HXL over the last few months:
Latest HXL News
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