P/E Ratio
Updated 151h ago
Sector Performance
5th percentileHIG
9.2x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.2x means investors pay $9.20 for every $1 of HIG’s annual earnings — a measure of how cheap or expensive the stock is relative to its profits.
This is far below the sector median of 24.2x, placing HIG in the 5th percentile among its peers, indicating it trades at a very low valuation compared to similar companies. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +1.7% increase, with the ratio rising from 9.0x to 9.2x over the last two reported quarters. A low P/E combined with a slight upward trend can signal an opportunity if earnings are steady and the gap to the sector median narrows, but it may also raise risk if the rise is due to price gains outpacing earnings improvement. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the cheap valuation is attractive yet the small uptick offers no clear catalyst for a bullish or bearish shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about HIG?
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 HIG's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
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.
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9.2x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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