Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) EBIT: €-187 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:HPC Helmerich & Payne Inc HAM:HPC
67 GF Score
Price €27.07
GF Value €41.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Helmerich & Payne EBIT?

Helmerich & Payne HAM:HPC -4.01% 67 EBIT is €-187 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Helmerich & Payne's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-18 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-187 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Helmerich & Payne's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.92%. Helmerich & Payne's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.79%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Helmerich & Payne's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.22%.


Helmerich & Payne  (HAM:HPC) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Helmerich & Payne's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-43.068 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (4675.764 + 4688.356)/ 2 )
=-43.068/4682.06
=-0.92 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=5516.068 - 610.604 - ( 229.7 - max(0, 616.462 - 1248.836+229.7))
=4675.764

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=5480.871 - 620.253 - ( 172.262 - max(0, 746.766 - 1273.873+172.262))
=4688.356

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Helmerich & Payne's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-71.792/( ( (3601.635 + max(408.532, 0)) + (3536.969 + max(481.357, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-71.792/( ( 4010.167 + 4018.326 )/ 2 )
=-71.792/4014.2465
=-1.79 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(620.703 + 277.391 + 121.042) - (610.604 + 0 + 0)
=408.532

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(701.18 + 285.919 + 114.512) - (620.253 + 0 + 0.00099999999986267)
=481.357

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Helmerich & Payne's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-186.553/4418.455
=-4.22 %

* 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.


Helmerich & Payne EBIT Related Terms


Helmerich & Payne EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne's EBIT 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.

Helmerich & Payne EBIT Chart

Helmerich & Payne Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
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Helmerich & Payne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Helmerich & Payne EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Helmerich & Payne EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-187 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €-187 Mil mean?
Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) has a EBIT of €-187 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne.
Is Helmerich & Payne's EBIT too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current EBIT is €-187 Mil. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's EBIT compare to PTEN and SDRL?
Helmerich & Payne's EBIT of €-187 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
A good EBIT depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne. Helmerich & Payne's current EBIT is €-187 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.36, compared to a current price of €27.07 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-187 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC), the current EBIT is €-187 Mil 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.07 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.36. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HPC:

  • EBIT: €-187 Mil
  • GF Value™: €41.36 vs. price of €27.07 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HP:USA0J4G:UKHPC:Germany
Address 222 North Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74120
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
67GF Score

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