HSY Hershey PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the HSY stock has a PE ratio of 19.07. This is based on the current EPS of $8.93 and the stock price of $170.26 per share. A decrease of 4.9% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 20.1 of the last 4 quarters.
HSY PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Hershey over the last ten years is 26.41. The current 19.07 PE ratio is 28% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, HSY's PE ratio was at its highest in the Oct 2015 quarter at 40.3, with a price of $94.31 and an EPS of $2.34. The Jul 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 18.54, with a price of $93.06 and an EPS of $5.02.
Hershey PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 40.03% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -37.86% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.03 | -28.9% |
| 2022 | 28.17 | 6.87% |
| 2021 | 26.36 | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 24.18 | -7.21% |
| 2019 | 26.06 | 40.03% |
| 2018 | 18.61 | -37.86% |
| 2017 | 29.95 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29.98 | -19.41% |
| 2015 | 37.2 | 39.95% |
| 2014 | 26.58 | 2.78% |
HSY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HSY is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
HSY PE vs peers
HSY's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock MDLZ, but it is greater than GIS's and JBSS's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 13.74 | $35.06B |
| JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc | 18.3 | $991.86M |
| HSY Hershey Co | 19.07 | $34.45B |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 20.91 | $79.42B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $579.05M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hershey's PE ratio?
HSY's price to earnings ratio is 19.07 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hershey (HSY)?
As an average over the last 3 years, HSY stock has a PE ratio of 24.65.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hershey (HSY)?
As an average over the last 5 years, HSY stock has a PE ratio of 24.45.
What is the highest PE ratio for HSY?
In the last ten years, the Oct 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 40.3.
How does the current PE ratio for HSY compare to its historical average?
HSY's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
How is HSY's PE ratio calculated (Hershey 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), Hershey's stock price is $170.26. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.93. Therefore, Hershey's P/E ratio for today is 19.07. PE RATIO(19.07) = STOCK PRICE($170.26) / TTM EPS($8.93)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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