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Helmerich & PayneFRA:HPC +0.74%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.53 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 9.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Helmerich & Payne ranks worse than 66.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helmerich & Payne's enterprise value is €4,651 Mil.
Helmerich & Payne's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €442 Mil. Therefore, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HPC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.61 Med: 9.43 Max: 265.24
Current: 10.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helmerich & Payne was 265.24. The lowest was -37.61. And the median was 9.43.
FRA:HPC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.1% of 761
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.66
vs FRA:HPC: 10.42
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Helmerich & Payne's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Helmerich & Payne's share price for today is €28.71.
Helmerich & Payne's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-3.263.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Helmerich & Payne's current Enterprise Value is €4,651 Mil.
Helmerich & Payne's EBITDA 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 €442 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 (FRA:HPC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.53 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne. This is 12% above median its historical median of 9.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #503 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.53 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.43. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.66. Helmerich & Payne's value of 10.53 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #503 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PTEN and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #503 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helmerich & Payne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.66. Helmerich & Payne's value of 10.53 is 37.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.43 vs. the industry median of 7.66, Helmerich & Payne has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.66, based on 761 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helmerich & Payne's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.53 is 37.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helmerich & Payne's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.53, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 9.43. 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 (FRA:HPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.66, compared to a current price of €28.71 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.53, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.43 and 37.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.66. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helmerich & Payne (FRA:HPC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.53 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 (FRA:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.71 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.66.
GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HPC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.53 (12% above median its 10-year median of 9.43)
GF Value™: €39.66 vs. price of €28.71 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#503 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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