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HUM Humana PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Humana stock stands at 19.68 as of May 3, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $16.29 and the stock price of $320.54 per share. A decrease of 2.4% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 20.2 of the last four quarters.

HUM PE ratio history

How has HUM's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Humana has been 20.9. The current 19.68 P/E ratio is 6% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, HUM's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2016 quarter at 49.64, with a price of $204.03 and an EPS of $4.11. The Sep 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 13.17, with a price of $413.89 and an EPS of $31.42.

Average
20.9
Median
20.31
Minimum
13.17
Maximum
49.64

Humana PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 137.51% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -70.51% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 22.79 -1.21%
2022 23.07 13.37%
2021 20.35 26.32%
2020 16.11 -11.19%
2019 18.14 -22.51%
2018 23.41 59.9%
2017 14.64 -70.51%
2016 49.64 137.51%
2015 20.9 8.23%
2014 19.31 46.07%

HUM average PE ratio chart

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

HUM's current PE ratio is higher than the 5-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
20.41
5-year avg
18.29
10-year avg
20.9
15-year avg
17

HUM PE vs peers

What is HUM's PE ratio compared to its peers

HUM's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks UNH and CI, but it is higher than CNC's and MOH's. Humana's current PE ratio of 19.68 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 20.3.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CNC Centene Corp 14.73 $39.92B
MOH Molina Healthcare Inc 18.31 $19.91B
HUM Humana Inc 19.68 $38.63B
UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc 20.42 $454.01B
CI Cigna Corp 27.72 $97.01B

Frequently asked questions

What is Humana's PE ratio?

HUM's price to earnings ratio is 19.68 as of May 3, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Humana (HUM)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HUM stock is 20.41.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Humana (HUM)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for HUM stock is 18.29.

What is the highest PE ratio for HUM?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 49.64.

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

HUM's current price to earnings ratio is 6% below its 10-year historical average.

How is HUM's PE ratio calculated (Humana PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 3, 2024), Humana's share price is $320.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $16.29. Therefore, Humana's PE ratio for today is 19.68. PE RATIO(19.68) = STOCK PRICE($320.54) / TTM EPS($16.29)

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