HWC Hancock Whitney PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the Hancock Whitney stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 9.78. This results from the current EPS of $5.3 and stock price of $51.86. The PE ratio has decreased by 11% from the past four quarters average of 10.9.

HWC PE ratio history

How has HWC's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Hancock Whitney has averaged 13.35 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 9.78 is 27% 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.

Today
10
Average
13.35
Median
11.34
Minimum
6.02
Maximum
23.05

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

What is the average PE ratio of HWC for the past years

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.

3-year avg
8.82
5-year avg
9.87
10-year avg
13.35
15-year avg
15.6

HWC PE vs peers

What is HWC's PE ratio compared to its peers

HWC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks NRIM and NKSH.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HWC Hancock Whitney Corp 10 $4.56B
NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc 11.11 $412.19M
NKSH National Bankshares Inc 21.09 $166.4M

Frequently asked questions

What is Hancock Whitney's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for HWC stock is 9.78 as of Apr 1, 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 8.82.

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 9.87.

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 27% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Hancock Whitney's PE ratio so low?

HWC's PE ratio of 9.78 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Hancock Whitney's stock price is $51.86. 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 9.78. PE RATIO(9.78) = STOCK PRICE($51.86) / TTM EPS($5.3)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.