HLI
Houlihan Lokey
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: HLI
- PEG Ratio
Based on the most recent data from Jun 3, 2026, HLI's PE to growth ratio comes in at 4.08. This metric factors in a PE of 21.63 with an earnings growth rate of 5.3%. Relative to the 1.91 average from the past four quarters, the PEG ratio has soared by 113%.
HLI PEG ratio history
Looking at the last ten years, HLI's PEG ratio has has been around 1.0 on average. At 4.08, today's PEG ratio sits 308% more than its historical average. Within the last ten years, the Mar 2026 quarter recorded the highest PEG value at 4.23. At 0.15, the Sep 2021 quarter showed the minimum PEG ratio in this period.
Houlihan Lokey PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.23 | 22.44 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 0.67 | 26.56 | 39.4% |
| 2024 | 3.38 | 29.4 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | N/A | 21.82 | -40.5% |
| 2022 | 0.31 | 13.03 | 41.9% |
| 2021 | 0.23 | 14 | 60.5% |
| 2020 | 1.13 | 17.61 | 15.6% |
| 2019 | N/A | 17.91 | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 0.29 | 16.16 | 55.9% |
| 2017 | 0.39 | 19.46 | 50% |
| 2016 | N/A | 21.1 | -15.7% |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | 26.1% |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Houlihan Lokey PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4.23 | 22.44 | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 1.16 | 25.88 | 22.4% |
| Sep 2025 | 1.28 | 31.93 | 24.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 0.98 | 29.12 | 29.6% |
| Mar 2025 | 0.67 | 26.56 | 39.4% |
| Dec 2024 | 0.87 | 31.57 | 36.1% |
| Sep 2024 | 0.99 | 30.68 | 31% |
| Jun 2024 | 1.18 | 28.27 | 23.9% |
| Mar 2024 | 3.38 | 29.4 | 8.7% |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | 29.68 | -1.5% |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | 27.26 | -32.1% |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | 25.54 | -41.3% |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | 21.82 | -40.5% |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | 21.26 | -43.2% |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | 13.02 | -8.4% |
HLI average PEG ratio chart
Measured against past performance, HLI's PEG ratio sits above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
Houlihan Lokey's PEG of 4.08 is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average.
HLI EPS growth
HLI Price vs fair value
HLI PEG vs peers
Relative to its peer stock MS, HLI's PEG ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 0.67 | $344.27B |
| HLI Houlihan Lokey Inc | 4.16 | $9.75B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Houlihan Lokey's PEG ratio?
HLI shows a PEG ratio of 4.08, per Jun 3, 2026 data.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
HLI has a 3-year average PEG ratio of 1.64.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
HLI has a 5-year average PEG ratio of 1.15.
What is the highest PEG ratio for HLI?
The Mar 2026 quarter marked the ten years high at 4.23 for HLI's PEG ratio.
How does the current PEG ratio for HLI compare to its historical average?
HLI currently has a PEG ratio 308% above its 10-year average.
Why is Houlihan Lokey's PEG ratio so high?
The elevated PEG ratio of 4.08 indicates that HLI may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential.
How is HLI's PEG ratio calculated (Houlihan Lokey PEG ratio formula)?
The PEG ratio comes from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Jun 3, 2026, Houlihan Lokey has a P/E ratio of 21.63. Earnings grew at 5.3% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this gives a price to earnings growth ratio of 4.08. PEG RATIO(4.08) = PE RATIO(21.63) / EPS GROWTH(5.3%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.