HWC Hancock Whitney PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 21, 2025, the Hancock Whitney stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 9.87. This results from the current EPS of $5.3 and stock price of $52.3. The PE ratio has decreased by 10% from the past four quarters average of 10.9.
HWC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Hancock Whitney has averaged 13.39 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.87 is 26% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, HWC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2016 quarter at 23.05, when the stock price was $43.1 and the EPS was $1.87. The lowest point was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 6.02 with a price of $36.4 and an EPS of $6.05.
Hancock Whitney PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 50.16% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -53.17% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.32 | -4.18% | $54.72 | $5.3 |
| 2023 | 10.77 | 33.46% | $48.59 | $4.51 |
| 2022 | 8.07 | -15.59% | $48.39 | $6 |
| 2021 | 9.56 | N/A | $50.02 | $5.23 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $34.02 | -$0.54 |
| 2019 | 11.8 | 26.75% | $43.88 | $3.72 |
| 2018 | 9.31 | -53.17% | $34.65 | $3.72 |
| 2017 | 19.88 | -13.75% | $49.5 | $2.49 |
| 2016 | 23.05 | 50.16% | $43.1 | $1.87 |
| 2015 | 15.35 | 4.99% | $25.17 | $1.64 |
| 2014 | 14.62 | -23.09% | $30.7 | $2.1 |
| 2013 | 19.01 | 6.02% | $36.68 | $1.93 |
| 2012 | 17.93 | -34.94% | $31.73 | $1.77 |
| 2011 | 27.56 | 11.49% | $31.97 | $1.16 |
| 2010 | 24.72 | 28.68% | $34.86 | $1.41 |
Hancock Whitney PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.32 | -9.87% | $54.72 | $5.3 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.45 | 1.96% | $51.17 | $4.47 |
| Jun 2024 | 11.23 | 4.86% | $47.83 | $4.26 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.71 | -0.56% | $46.04 | $4.3 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.77 | 62.2% | $48.59 | $4.51 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.64 | 3.91% | $36.99 | $5.57 |
| Jun 2023 | 6.39 | 6.15% | $38.38 | $6.01 |
| Mar 2023 | 6.02 | -25.4% | $36.4 | $6.05 |
| Dec 2022 | 8.07 | 4.13% | $48.39 | $6 |
| Sep 2022 | 7.75 | 1.57% | $45.81 | $5.91 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.63 | -20.69% | $44.33 | $5.81 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.62 | 0.63% | $52.15 | $5.42 |
| Dec 2021 | 9.56 | -1.44% | $50.02 | $5.23 |
| Sep 2021 | 9.7 | -6.1% | $47.12 | $4.86 |
| Jun 2021 | 10.33 | -52.29% | $44.44 | $4.3 |
HWC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HWC is higher than its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
HWC PE vs peers
HWC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks NRIM and NKSH.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HWC Hancock Whitney Corp | 9.87 | $4.5B |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 10.94 | $405.9M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 18.68 | $173.53M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hancock Whitney's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for HWC stock is 9.87 as of Mar 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hancock Whitney (HWC)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HWC stock is 8.88.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hancock Whitney (HWC)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HWC stock is 10.04.
What is the highest PE ratio for HWC?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 23.05.
How does the current PE ratio for HWC compare to its historical average?
HWC's price to earnings ratio is currently 26% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Hancock Whitney's PE ratio so low?
HWC's PE ratio of 9.87 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is HWC's PE ratio calculated (Hancock Whitney PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 21, 2025), Hancock Whitney's stock price is $52.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.3. Therefore, Hancock Whitney's PE ratio for today is 9.87. PE RATIO(9.87) = STOCK PRICE($52.3) / TTM EPS($5.3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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