The current P/E ratio for Houlihan Lokey stock as of Jul 26, 2024 is 34.4. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.36 and the stock price of $149.99 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 23% from the past four quarters average of 28.0.
The average historical PE ratio of Houlihan Lokey for the last nine years is 18.38. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 34.4 is 87% more than the historical average. In the past nine years, HLI's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2023 quarter at 29.68, when the stock price was $119.91 and the EPS was $4.04. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2022 quarter, when it reached 12.03 with a price of $78.93 and an EPS of $6.56.
Maximum annual increase: 67.46% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -20.5% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.4 | 34.74% |
| 2023 | 21.82 | 67.46% |
| 2022 | 13.03 | -6.93% |
| 2021 | 14 | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 17.61 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 17.91 | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 16.16 | -16.96% |
| 2017 | 19.46 | -7.77% |
| 2016 | 21.1 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
HLI's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year averages.
When compared to its peer stock MS, HLI's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 18.77 | $169.33B |
| HLI Houlihan Lokey Inc | 34.4 | $10.29B |
HLI's price to earnings ratio is 34.4 as of Jul 26, 2024.
The average PE ratio for HLI stock over the past 3 years is 20.18.
The average PE ratio for HLI stock over the past 5 years is 18.78.
The current PE of 34.4 represents the highest historical value in the last nine years.
The current price to earnings ratio of HLI is 87% higher than the 9-year historical average.
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 26, 2024), Houlihan Lokey's stock price is $149.99. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.36. Therefore, Houlihan Lokey's price to earnings ratio for today is 34.4. PE RATIO(34.4) = STOCK PRICE($149.99) / TTM EPS($4.36)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.