HLI Houlihan Lokey PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Houlihan Lokey stock as of Mar 11, 2025 is 28.6. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.5 and the stock price of $157.32 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 4.6% from the past four quarters average of 30.0.
HLI PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Houlihan Lokey for the last ten years is 19.31. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 28.6 is 48% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, HLI's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2024 quarter at 31.57, when the stock price was $173.66 and the EPS was $5.5. 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.
Houlihan Lokey PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 67.46% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -20.5% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.4 | 34.74% | $128.19 | $4.36 |
| 2023 | 21.82 | 67.46% | $87.49 | $4.01 |
| 2022 | 13.03 | -6.93% | $87.8 | $6.74 |
| 2021 | 14 | -20.5% | $66.51 | $4.75 |
| 2020 | 17.61 | -1.68% | $52.12 | $2.96 |
| 2019 | 17.91 | 10.83% | $45.85 | $2.56 |
| 2018 | 16.16 | -16.96% | $44.6 | $2.76 |
| 2017 | 19.46 | -7.77% | $34.45 | $1.77 |
| 2016 | 21.1 | N/A | $24.9 | $1.18 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.4 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.11 |
Houlihan Lokey PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 31.57 | 2.9% | $173.66 | $5.5 |
| Sep 2024 | 30.68 | 8.52% | $158.02 | $5.15 |
| Jun 2024 | 28.27 | -3.84% | $134.86 | $4.77 |
| Mar 2024 | 29.4 | -0.94% | $128.19 | $4.36 |
| Dec 2023 | 29.68 | 8.88% | $119.91 | $4.04 |
| Sep 2023 | 27.26 | 6.73% | $107.12 | $3.93 |
| Jun 2023 | 25.54 | 17.05% | $98.31 | $3.85 |
| Mar 2023 | 21.82 | 2.63% | $87.49 | $4.01 |
| Dec 2022 | 21.26 | 63.29% | $87.16 | $4.1 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.02 | 8.23% | $75.38 | $5.79 |
| Jun 2022 | 12.03 | -7.67% | $78.93 | $6.56 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.03 | -9.14% | $87.8 | $6.74 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.34 | -1.58% | $103.52 | $7.22 |
| Sep 2021 | 14.57 | -5.2% | $92.1 | $6.32 |
| Jun 2021 | 15.37 | 9.79% | $81.79 | $5.32 |
HLI average PE ratio chart
HLI's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year averages.
HLI PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stock MS, HLI's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 13.94 | $180.7B |
| HLI Houlihan Lokey Inc | 28.6 | $11.04B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Houlihan Lokey's PE ratio?
HLI's price to earnings ratio is 28.6 as of Mar 11, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
The average PE ratio for HLI stock over the past 3 years is 23.63.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
The average PE ratio for HLI stock over the past 5 years is 20.63.
What is the highest PE ratio for HLI?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 31.57.
How does the current PE ratio for HLI compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of HLI is 48% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is HLI's PE ratio calculated (Houlihan Lokey PE ratio formula)?
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 (Mar 11, 2025), Houlihan Lokey's stock price is $157.32. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.5. Therefore, Houlihan Lokey's price to earnings ratio for today is 28.6. PE RATIO(28.6) = STOCK PRICE($157.32) / TTM EPS($5.5)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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