HWC Hancock Whitney PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the Hancock Whitney stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 12.36. This results from the current EPS of $4.47 and stock price of $55.26. The PE ratio has increased by 12% from the past four quarters average of 11.0.
HWC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Hancock Whitney has averaged 13.5 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 12.36 is 8% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.77 | 33.46% |
| 2022 | 8.07 | -15.59% |
| 2021 | 9.56 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 11.8 | 26.75% |
| 2018 | 9.31 | -53.17% |
| 2017 | 19.88 | -13.75% |
| 2016 | 23.05 | 50.16% |
| 2015 | 15.35 | 4.99% |
| 2014 | 14.62 | -23.09% |
HWC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HWC is higher than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
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 | 12.36 | $4.76B |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 13.33 | $434.1M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 20.03 | $185.99M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hancock Whitney's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for HWC stock is 12.36 as of Dec 24, 2024.
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 10.12.
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 8% below its 10-year historical average.
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 (Dec 24, 2024), Hancock Whitney's stock price is $55.26. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.47. Therefore, Hancock Whitney's PE ratio for today is 12.36. PE RATIO(12.36) = STOCK PRICE($55.26) / TTM EPS($4.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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