HCA HCA Healthcare PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for HCA Healthcare stock stands at 13.47 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $22.54 and the stock price of $303.62 per share. A decrease of 15% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 15.8 of the last 4 quarters.
HCA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of HCA Healthcare has been 13.1. The current 13.47 PE ratio is 2.8% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, HCA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 18.03, with a price of $406.43 and an EPS of $22.54. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 7.95, with a price of $168.06 and an EPS of $21.14.
HCA Healthcare PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 45.98% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -25.3% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.06 | 13.85% |
| 2022 | 12.35 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 11.94 | -19.43% |
| 2020 | 14.82 | 2.99% |
| 2019 | 14.39 | 26.01% |
| 2018 | 11.42 | -20.42% |
| 2017 | 14.35 | 45.98% |
| 2016 | 9.83 | -25.3% |
| 2015 | 13.16 | -22.91% |
| 2014 | 17.07 | 25.24% |
HCA average PE ratio chart
Currently, HCA's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
HCA PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks THC and UHS, HCA's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| THC Tenet Healthcare Corp | 4.1 | $12.31B |
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc | 11.79 | $11.88B |
| HCA HCA Healthcare Inc | 13.47 | $76.91B |
| CYH Community Health Systems Inc | N/A | $439.08M |
Frequently asked questions
What is HCA Healthcare's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for HCA stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 13.47.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for HCA Healthcare (HCA)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HCA stock is 13.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for HCA Healthcare (HCA)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HCA stock is 12.94.
What is the highest PE ratio for HCA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 18.03 and it was in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for HCA compare to its historical average?
HCA's current price to earnings ratio is 2.8% above its 10-year historical average.
How is HCA's PE ratio calculated (HCA Healthcare PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), HCA Healthcare's stock price is $303.62. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $22.54. Therefore, HCA Healthcare's P/E ratio for today is 13.47. PE RATIO(13.47) = STOCK PRICE($303.62) / TTM EPS($22.54)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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