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HES Hess PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Hess stock stands at 22.9 as of Jul 26, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.56 and stock price of $150.25. A decrease of 21% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.8 of the last four quarters.

HES PE ratio history

How has HES's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Hess has been 84.89. The current 22.9 P/E ratio is 73% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, HES's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2015 quarter at 836, with a price of $66.88 and an EPS of $0.08. The Sep 2014 quarter marked the lowest point at 7.06, with a price of $94.32 and an EPS of $13.36.

Average
84.89
Median
23.27
Minimum
7.06
Maximum
836

Hess PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 74.86% in 2014

Maximum annual decrease: -48.72% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 31.89 52.88%
2022 20.86 -48.72%
2021 40.68 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 9.67 74.86%

HES average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, HES's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
37.02
5-year avg
37.02
10-year avg
84.89
15-year avg
43.84

HES PE vs peers

What is HES's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks XOM and CVX, HES's PE ratio is higher. Hess is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (22.9) than its peers average of 13.15.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BP BP plc 10.68 $99.39B
MRO Marathon Oil Corp 11.52 $15.72B
COP Conocophillips 12.53 $129.65B
XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 14.38 $462.63B
CVX Chevron Corp 14.45 $291.53B
OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp 15.33 $53.68B
HES Hess Corp 22.9 $46.29B

Frequently asked questions

What is Hess's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for HES stock as of Jul 26, 2024, stands at 22.9.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hess (HES)?

The average PE ratio for HES stock over the past 3 years is 37.02.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hess (HES)?

The average PE ratio for HES stock over the past 5 years is 37.02.

What is the highest PE ratio for HES?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 836 and it was in the Jun 2015 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for HES compare to its historical average?

HES's price to earnings ratio is currently 73% below its 10-year historical average.

How is HES's PE ratio calculated (Hess PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 26, 2024), Hess's share price is $150.25. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $6.56. Therefore, Hess's PE ratio for today is 22.9. PE RATIO(22.9) = STOCK PRICE($150.25) / TTM EPS($6.56)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.