HY Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 5.76. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $9.04 and the stock price of $52.07 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 22% from its last 4 quarters average of 7.4.
HY PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling for the last ten years is 22.0. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.76 is 74% 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 Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 6.88 with a price of $69.73 and an EPS of $10.14.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 113.36% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -21.82% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$2.57 |
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 2021 | 53.78 | 99.55% | $87.12 | $1.62 |
HY average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HY is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
HY PE vs 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 | 5.76 | $911.65M |
| TEX Terex Corp | 8.64 | $2.87B |
| CMI Cummins Inc | 12.85 | $50.44B |
| WNC WABASH NATIONAL Corp | N/A | $514.49M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's PE ratio?
HY stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.76 as of Feb 21, 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 10.67.
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 20.69.
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 74% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's share price is $52.07. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.04. Therefore, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.76. PE RATIO(5.76) = STOCK PRICE($52.07) / TTM EPS($9.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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