HLI (Houlihan Lokey) E10: $4.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HLI Houlihan Lokey Inc HLI
91 GF Score
Price $140.23
GF Value $190.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Houlihan Lokey E10?

Houlihan Lokey HLI +1.76% 91 E10 is $4.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HLI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Houlihan Lokey's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.470. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $4.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Houlihan Lokey's average E10 Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-07-26), Houlihan Lokey's current stock price is $140.23. Houlihan Lokey's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.69. Houlihan Lokey's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 29.90.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Houlihan Lokey was 49.50. The lowest was 28.86. And the median was 40.37.


Houlihan Lokey  (NYSE:HLI) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Houlihan Lokey's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=140.23/4.69
=29.90

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Houlihan Lokey was 49.50. The lowest was 28.86. And the median was 40.37.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Houlihan Lokey E10 Related Terms


Houlihan Lokey E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Houlihan Lokey's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Houlihan Lokey E10 Chart

Houlihan Lokey Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 3.58 4.08 4.69

Houlihan Lokey Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.08 4.22 4.40 4.51 4.69

HLI vs JEF, SF, SNEX: E10 Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Houlihan Lokey's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Houlihan Lokey Shiller PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Houlihan Lokey's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Houlihan Lokey's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Houlihan Lokey E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Houlihan Lokey's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.47/330.2130*330.2130
=1.470

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Houlihan Lokey Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.290 241.018 0.397
201609 0.310 241.428 0.424
201612 0.510 241.432 0.698
201703 0.510 243.801 0.691
201706 0.590 244.955 0.795
201709 0.500 246.819 0.669
201712 0.930 246.524 1.246
201803 0.580 249.554 0.767
201806 0.450 251.989 0.590
201809 0.610 252.439 0.798
201812 0.670 251.233 0.881
201903 0.690 254.202 0.896
201906 0.650 256.143 0.838
201909 0.500 256.759 0.643
201912 0.750 256.974 0.964
202003 0.900 258.115 1.151
202006 0.690 257.797 0.884
202009 0.700 260.280 0.888
202012 1.710 260.474 2.168
202103 1.440 264.877 1.795
202106 1.250 271.696 1.519
202109 1.650 274.310 1.986
202112 2.540 278.802 3.008
202203 0.970 287.504 1.114
202206 1.030 296.311 1.148
202209 0.870 296.808 0.968
202212 0.900 296.797 1.001
202303 1.100 301.836 1.203
202306 0.900 305.109 0.974
202309 0.990 307.789 1.062
202312 1.040 306.746 1.120
202403 1.180 312.332 1.248
202406 1.300 314.175 1.366
202409 1.370 315.301 1.435
202412 1.390 315.605 1.454
202503 1.760 319.799 1.817
202506 1.420 322.561 1.454
202509 1.630 324.800 1.657
202512 1.700 324.054 1.732
202603 1.470 330.213 1.470

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $4.69 mean?
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) has a E10 of $4.69 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Houlihan Lokey and its competitors.
Is Houlihan Lokey's E10 too high?
Houlihan Lokey's current E10 is $4.69. Overall, Houlihan Lokey has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houlihan Lokey's E10 compare to JEF and SF?
Houlihan Lokey's E10 of $4.69 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Capital Markets company?
A good E10 depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Houlihan Lokey and its competitors. Houlihan Lokey's current E10 is $4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houlihan Lokey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey (HLI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $190.06, compared to a current price of $140.23 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $4.69. Houlihan Lokey's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Houlihan Lokey (HLI), the current E10 is $4.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $140.23 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $190.06. GuruFocus considers Houlihan Lokey to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HLI:

  • E10: $4.69
  • GF Value™: $190.06 vs. price of $140.23 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Houlihan Lokey Business Description

Other Exchanges 2HL:Germany
Address 10250 Constellation Boulevard, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Houlihan Lokey Inc is an investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments world-wide with offices in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates in three segments. In the Corporate Finance business segment, it provides M&A and capital markets advisory services. Through the Financial Restructuring business segment, the company advises on some of the complex restructurings around the world. The Financial and Valuation Advisory Services business segment provides valuation and financial opinion, and financial and strategic consulting practices in the United States.
91GF Score

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$140.23
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