Helmerich & Payne (STU:HPC) EV-to-EBIT: -24.93 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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STU:HPC Helmerich & Payne Inc STU:HPC
78 GF Score
Price €29.94
GF Value €41.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Helmerich & Payne EV-to-EBIT?

Helmerich & Payne STU:HPC +2.46% 78 EV-to-EBIT is -24.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HPC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Helmerich & Payne ranks worse than 144092.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Helmerich & Payne's Enterprise Value is €4,651 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-187 Mil. Therefore, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT for today is -24.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HPC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -689.84   Med: -3.78   Max: 488.25
Current: -24.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Helmerich & Payne was 488.25. The lowest was -689.84. And the median was -3.78.

STU:HPC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 694 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.87 vs STU:HPC: -24.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Helmerich & Payne's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,750 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-187 Mil. Helmerich & Payne's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.93%.


Helmerich & Payne  (STU:HPC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-186.553/4749.7289
=-3.93 %

Helmerich & Payne's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,750 Mil.
Helmerich & Payne's 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.


Helmerich & Payne EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Helmerich & Payne EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Helmerich & Payne Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.19 81.66 7.27 8.53 127.41

Helmerich & Payne Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 11.05 18.05 127.41 -38.39 -25.40

STU:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: EV-to-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.


STU:HPC
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Helmerich & Payne EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4650.752/-186.553
=-24.93

Helmerich & Payne's current Enterprise Value is €4,651 Mil.
Helmerich & Payne's 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -24.93 mean?
Helmerich & Payne (STU:HPC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -24.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #999999 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current EV-to-EBIT is -24.93. Based on the distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #999999 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBIT compare to PTEN and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #999999 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Helmerich & Payne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.87, based on 694 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helmerich & Payne's current EV-to-EBIT is -24.93. 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 (STU:HPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.43, compared to a current price of €29.94 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -24.93. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helmerich & Payne (STU:HPC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -24.93 as of Aug. 03, 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 (STU:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.94 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.43. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HPC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -24.93
  • GF Value™: €41.43 vs. price of €29.94 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
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.
78GF Score

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