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HAL P/E Ratio Analysis

17.8x

Updated 30h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.8x means investors are paying $17.80 for every $1 of the company's last 12 months of earnings.

Sector Performance

32th percentile

HAL

17.8x

Sector Median

24.4x

Sector Avg

36.2x

Prior Period

18.6x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.8x means investors are paying $17.80 for every $1 of the company's last 12 months of earnings.

At 24.4x, the sector median is higher, placing HAL in the 32nd percentile among its peers — meaning the stock is cheaper than about 68% of similar companies. The P/E has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -4.7% and a year-over-year change that is not available (N/A). The current level below the sector median combined with a downward trend could signal a potential value opportunity if earnings are stable or growing, but the ongoing compression may also reflect deteriorating market sentiment or rising risk. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the below-median valuation suggests some upside potential, while the persistent decline warrants caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about HAL?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are HAL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: GLW (81.2x), KLIC (127.4x), BIDU (135.2x), IRM (136.8x), CAVA (148.1x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.