HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:HP • US4234521015
35.13 USD
-0.5 (-1.4%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
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After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
HP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While HP seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, HP is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HP had positive earnings in the past year.
- HP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: HP reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years HP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HP (-4.90%) is worse than 80.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -12.17%, HP is doing worse than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.31%, HP is not doing good in the industry: 67.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HP is significantly below the industry average of 12.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.9% | ||
| ROE | -12.17% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% |
ROA(3y)4.39%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)7.01%
ROE(5y)2%
ROIC(3y)6.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- HP has a worse Operating Margin (4.53%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
- HP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.77%, HP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.77% |
OM growth 3Y66.29%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- HP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HP has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, HP has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- HP has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is not the best score and indicates that HP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.96, HP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HP is 11.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take HP, 11.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- HP's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HP outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
- HP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating HP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, HP is not doing good in the industry: 70.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.03 indicates that HP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.03, HP is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- HP has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that HP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HP has a Quick ratio (1.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HP have decreased strongly by -97.06% in the last year.
- HP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 112.16% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, HP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 48.21%.
- HP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-97.06%
EPS 3Y112.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-121.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.21%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y16.13%
Sales Q2Q%50.16%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.49% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-44.96%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y0.49%
Revenue Next Year7.18%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 351.30.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HP is more expensive than 68.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.09 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HP is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. HP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 351.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HP is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 60.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.04%, HP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, HP pays a better dividend. On top of this HP pays more dividend than 90.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, HP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HP decreases each year by -15.87%.
- HP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- HP has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-31.88%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
35.13
-0.5 (-1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners101.64%
Inst Owner Change0.92%
Ins Owners3.42%
Ins Owner Change-9.84%
Market Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)4.09B
Net Income(TTM)-316.67M
Analysts72.8
Price Target32.71 (-6.89%)
Short Float %6.26%
Short Ratio3.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.87%
DP-31.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-174.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-245.63%
Max EPS beat(2)-103.92%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-110.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-245.63%
Max EPS beat(4)0.95%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-32.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)9.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.33%
PT rev (1m)3.22%
PT rev (3m)33.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-58.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 351.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY0.28%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY2.85%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)5.68
OCFY16.16%
SpS40.92
BVpS26.07
TBVpS19.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.9% | ||
| ROE | -12.17% | ||
| ROCE | 3.22% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.74% | ||
| OM | 4.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.77% | ||
| FCFM | 4.39% |
ROA(3y)4.39%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)7.01%
ROE(5y)2%
ROIC(3y)6.24%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.81%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.72%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y80.17%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y74.64%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y66.29%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score3
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)98.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-97.06%
EPS 3Y112.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-121.13%
EPS Next Y-44.96%
EPS Next 2Y2.39%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y0.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.21%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y16.13%
Sales Q2Q%50.16%
Revenue Next Year7.18%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-56.61%
EBIT growth 3Y103%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year242.23%
EBIT Next 3Y53.64%
EBIT Next 5Y29.15%
FCF growth 1Y-53.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-21.78%
OCF growth 1Y-31.11%
OCF growth 3Y32.4%
OCF growth 5Y0.15%
HELMERICH & PAYNE / HP FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HP.
What is the valuation status of HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HP stock?
HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) is 351.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
Can you provide the financial health for HP stock?
The financial health rating of HELMERICH & PAYNE (HP) is 4 / 10.