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HUM Humana PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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The PE ratio for Humana stock stands at 23.72 as of Jul 25, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $16.29 and the stock price of $386.4 per share. An increase of 18% 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 20.95. The current 23.72 P/E ratio is 13% higher 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
20.95
Median
20.35
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 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
20.15
5-year avg
18.49
10-year avg
20.95
15-year avg
17.18

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 23.72 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 23.05.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CNC Centene Corp 14.39 $39.01B
MOH Molina Healthcare Inc 18.27 $19.65B
HUM Humana Inc 24.1 $47.31B
CI Cigna Corp 27.89 $97.62B
UNH Unitedhealth Group Inc 34.34 $524.36B

Frequently asked questions

What is Humana's PE ratio?

HUM's price to earnings ratio is 23.72 as of Jul 25, 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 20.15.

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 18.49.

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 13% above 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 (Jul 25, 2024), Humana's share price is $386.4. 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 23.72. PE RATIO(23.72) = STOCK PRICE($386.4) / TTM EPS($16.29)

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