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HSY Hershey PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Oct 2, 2023, the HSY stock has a PE ratio of 24.36. This is based on the current EPS of $8.17 and the stock price of $199.01 per share. A decrease of 22% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 31.3 of the last 4 quarters.

HSY PE ratio history

How has HSY's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Hershey over the last ten years is 29.95. The current 24.36 PE ratio is 19% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, HSY's PE ratio was at its highest in the Oct 2015 quarter at 44.07, with a price of $94.31 and an EPS of $2.14. The Jul 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.41, with a price of $93.06 and an EPS of $4.56.

Average
29.95
Median
29.36
Minimum
20.41
Maximum
44.07

Hershey PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 40.39% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -38.03% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
2022 31 7.04%
2021 28.96 8.75%
2020 26.63 -7.24%
2019 28.71 40.39%
2018 20.45 -38.03%
2017 33 0.52%
2016 32.83 -19.46%
2015 40.76 38.83%
2014 29.36 2.37%
2013 28.68 8.43%

HSY average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of HSY is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
29.02
5-year avg
27.45
10-year avg
29.95
15-year avg
28.27

HSY PE vs peers

What is HSY's PE ratio compared to its peers

HSY's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks MDLZ and GIS.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GIS General Mills Inc 15.2 $36.57B
JBSS Sanfilippo John B & Son Inc 17.98 $1.13B
MDLZ Mondelez International Inc 22.38 $91.93B
HSY Hershey Co 24.18 $40.39B
HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc N/A $916.21M

Frequently asked questions

What is Hershey's PE ratio?

HSY's price to earnings ratio is 24.36 as of Oct 2, 2023.

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 29.02.

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 27.45.

What is the highest PE ratio for HSY?

In the last ten years, the Oct 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 44.07.

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

HSY's current price to earnings ratio is 19% 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 (Oct 2, 2023), Hershey's stock price is $199.01. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2023 is $8.17. Therefore, Hershey's P/E ratio for today is 24.36. PE RATIO(24.36) = STOCK PRICE($199.01) / TTM EPS($8.17)

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