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Hochschild Mining plc HOC.L
Hochschild Mining plc (HOC.L) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.61% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was $1.2B at a 17.1% net margin.
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About Hochschild Mining plc
Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits. The company's flagship asset includes the 100% owned Inmaculada gold and silver underground mine consisting of 40 mining concessions covering an area of approximately 20,000 hectare located in the Ayacucho Department, southern Peru. It is also involved in the power generation and transmission activities. It serves in Switzerland, Canada, South Korea, Germany, Chile, Finland, the United States, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1911 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
How it ranks in Basic Materials · percentile among 104 companies
Percentile vs other Basic Materials companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.002 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.522 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.16 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.563 |
FAQ
Is HOC.L financially healthy?
Hochschild Mining plc's Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does HOC.L pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Hochschild Mining plc pays a dividend yielding about 0.61% with a 7.5% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is HOC.L?
In FY2025, Hochschild Mining plc had a net margin of 17.1% and a return on equity of 28.0%.
Computed from company filings · GB · as of 2025-12-31. Figures in USD. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.