P/E Ratio
Updated 224h ago
Sector Performance
89th percentileHWM
58.2x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The current P/E ratio of 58.2x means investors are paying $58.20 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, indicating a high valuation relative to profits.
This level far exceeds the sector median of 24.8x, placing HWM in the 91st percentile among its peers — meaning only 9% of comparable stocks have a higher P/E. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is a minimal increase of +0.2% (from 58.1x to 58.2x), showing essentially flat movement. Combining an extremely elevated level with a nearly flat trend suggests the stock carries premium pricing risk: any earnings miss could trigger a larger price decline than for cheaper peers. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a P/E ratio more than double the sector median typically signals overvaluation rather than a balanced risk-return profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about HWM?
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 HWM'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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58.2x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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