Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP): Price and Financial Metrics
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- Quality is the dimension where HP ranks best; there it ranks ahead of 64.56% of US stocks.
- HP's strongest trending metric is Momentum; it's been moving up over the last 31 weeks.
- HP's current lowest rank is in the Growth metric (where it is better than 7.43% of US stocks).
HP Stock Summary
- HP's went public 35.48 years ago, making it older than 92.73% of listed US stocks we're tracking.
- Of note is the ratio of Helmerich & Payne Inc's sales and general administrative expense to its total operating expenses; only 11.37% of US stocks have a lower such ratio.
- Revenue growth over the past 12 months for Helmerich & Payne Inc comes in at -58.68%, a number that bests just 5.28% of the US stocks we're tracking.
- If you're looking for stocks that are quantitatively similar to Helmerich & Payne Inc, a group of peers worth examining would be PTEN, KRP, LIVN, RES, and OIS.
- HP's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit Helmerich & Payne Inc's official web site, go to www.hpinc.com.
HP Valuation Summary
HP's price/sales ratio is 3.4; this is 100% higher than that of the median Energy stock.
Below are key valuation metrics over time for HP.
| Stock | Date | P/S | P/B | P/E | EV/EBIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 2020-11-03 | 0.8 | 0.5 | -4.3 | -3.8 |
| HP | 2020-06-19 | 0.9 | 0.7 | -4.6 | -4.1 |
| HP | 2016-07-01 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 69.3 | 35.1 |
| HP | 2012-01-11 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 15.3 | 9.4 |
| HP | 2010-12-27 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 32.8 | 16.5 |
| HP | 2004-09-16 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 61.3 | 29.3 |
HP Price Target
For more insight on analysts targets of HP, see our HP price target page. And for a list of of all stocks sorted by upside potential based on analyst target price, see our Top Price Target page.
| Average Price Target | $27.63 | Average Broker Recommendation | 1.94 (Hold) |
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HP Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $31.81 | 52-week high | $36.26 |
| Prev. close | $32.04 | 52-week low | $12.87 |
| Day low | $31.08 | Volume | 1,894,100 |
| Day high | $32.61 | Avg. volume | 1,436,203 |
| 50-day MA | $29.02 | Dividend yield | 3.14% |
| 200-day MA | $24.09 | Market Cap | 3.43B |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) Company Bio
Helmerich & Payne operates as a contract drilling company in South America, the Middle East, and Africa. It provides drilling rigs, equipment, personnel, and camps on a contract basis to explore for and develop oil and gas from onshore areas and fixed platforms, tension-leg platforms, and spars in offshore areas. The company was founded in 1920 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
HP Price Forecast Based on DCF Valuation
| Current Price | DCF Fair Value Target: | Forecasted Gain: |
| $31.81 | $22.06 | -24% |
We started the process of determining a valid price forecast for Helmerich & Payne Inc with a discounted cash flow analysis -- the results of which can be found in the table below. To summarize, we found that Helmerich & Payne Inc ranked in the 47th percentile in terms of potential gain offered. We should note, though, that all scenearios modelled for this stock suggest it is overvalued. As for the metrics that stood out in our discounted cash flow analysis of Helmerich & Payne Inc, consider:
- Helmerich & Payne Inc's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 11%; for context, that number is higher than 76.88% of tickers in our DCF set.
- Helmerich & Payne Inc's interest coverage rate -- a measure of gross earnings relative to interest payments -- comes in at -14.58. This coverage rate is greater than that of only 5.59% of stocks we're observing for the purpose of forecasting via discounted cash flows.
- Relative to other stocks in its sector (Energy), Helmerich & Payne Inc has a reliance on debt greater than just 17.16% of them.
| Terminal Growth Rate in Free Cash Flow | Return Relative to Current Share Price |
| 0% | -25% |
| 1% | -24% |
| 2% | -24% |
| 3% | -23% |
| 4% | -22% |
| 5% | -21% |
Want more companies with a valuation profile/forecast similar to that of Helmerich & Payne Inc? See PNRG, PSXP, TGA, GPRK, and OKE.
Latest HP News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about Helmerich & Payne Inc that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate HP as an investment opportunity.
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3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right NowIf you are looking to add some exposure to this broad sector, where industry lines are increasingly being blurred, you will be able to find something that is interesting. For example, growth investors will probably like NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), income investors might find Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) enticing, and those with a bent for turnaround stories might appreciate Helmerich & Payne's (NYSE: HP) story. NextEra Energy is one of the largest utilities in the United States, with its Florida Power & Light operations providing a solid foundation for growth. |
HP Closes HyperX Buyout; Shares Gain 2%HP Inc. (HPQ) completed the acquisition of HyperX, the gaming unit of Kingston Technology Company. Following the aforementioned closure news, the share price of the technology company rose 2.2% to close at $29.86 on Tuesday. The cash deal, which was announced in February this year, was valued at approximately $425 million. The acquisition is expected to boost HP’s growth in peripherals and expand its gaming network. Furthermore, the deal is likely to be accretive to HP’s adjusted earnings within in the first year. HP’s Personal Systems President Alex Cho said, "We are delighted to officially welcome the incredible people of HyperX to HP. |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. To Participate in Virtual Conferences in June 2021Helmerich Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) today announced that John Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Dave Wilson,… |
Helmerich & Payne (HP) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?Helmerich & Payne (HP) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. |
HP Price Returns
| 1-mo | 10.07% |
| 3-mo | 18.03% |
| 6-mo | 32.10% |
| 1-year | 55.48% |
| 3-year | -39.75% |
| 5-year | -37.10% |
| YTD | 39.80% |
| 2020 | -44.28% |
| 2019 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | -22.58% |
| 2017 | -12.25% |
| 2016 | 51.71% |
HP Dividends
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