HY Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 5.08. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.16 and the stock price of $41.47 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 26% from its last 4 quarters average of 6.9.

HY PE ratio history

How has HY's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling for the last ten years is 21.82. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.08 is 77% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, HY's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 53.78, when the price was $87.12 and the EPS was $1.62. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 6.24 with a price of $50.93 and an EPS of $8.16.

Today
5.08
Average
21.82
Median
20.25
Minimum
6.24
Maximum
53.78

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 113.36% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -26.24% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 6.24 -26.24% $50.93 $8.16
2023 8.46 N/A $62.19 $7.35
2022 N/A N/A $25.31 -$4.38
2021 N/A N/A $41.1 -$10.29
2020 26.95 -1.71% $59.55 $2.21
2019 27.42 -7.05% $58.96 $2.15
2018 29.5 2.18% $61.96 $2.1
2017 28.87 18.17% $85.16 $2.95
2016 24.43 113.36% $63.77 $2.61
2015 11.45 3.43% $52.45 $4.58
2014 11.07 -21.82% $73.2 $6.61
2013 14.16 69.38% $93.16 $6.58
2012 8.36 N/A $48.8 $5.84
2011 N/A N/A N/A $4.93
2010 N/A N/A N/A $1.95

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 6.24 -11.49% $50.93 $8.16
Sep 2024 7.05 2.47% $63.77 $9.04
Jun 2024 6.88 -6.14% $69.73 $10.14
Mar 2024 7.33 -13.36% $64.17 $8.75
Dec 2023 8.46 20.17% $62.19 $7.35
Sep 2023 7.04 -74.16% $44.58 $6.33
Jun 2023 27.24 N/A $55.84 $2.05
Mar 2023 N/A N/A $49.89 -$1.33
Dec 2022 N/A N/A $25.31 -$4.38
Sep 2022 N/A N/A $21.51 -$10.97
Jun 2022 N/A N/A $32.22 -$13.36
Mar 2022 N/A N/A $33.21 -$12.1
Dec 2021 N/A N/A $41.1 -$10.29
Sep 2021 N/A N/A $50.26 -$3.37
Jun 2021 48.01 -10.73% $72.98 $1.52

HY average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of HY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
10.03
5-year avg
20.03
10-year avg
21.82
15-year avg
N/A

HY PE vs peers

What is HY's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer stocks CMI and TEX, HY's PE ratio is lower.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HY Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc 5.08 $733.91M
TEX Terex Corp 7.61 $2.53B
CMI Cummins Inc 11.05 $43.36B
WNC WABASH NATIONAL Corp N/A $468.22M

Frequently asked questions

What is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's PE ratio?

HY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.08 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY)?

As an average over the last 3 years, HY stock has a PE ratio of 10.03.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY)?

As an average over the last 5 years, HY stock has a PE ratio of 20.03.

What is the highest PE ratio for HY?

Over the last ten years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 53.78.

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

The current PE ratio of HY is 77% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's PE ratio so low?

HY's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is HY's PE ratio calculated (Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's share price is $41.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $8.16. Therefore, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.08. PE RATIO(5.08) = STOCK PRICE($41.47) / TTM EPS($8.16)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.