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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Huntington Ingalls Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Huntington Ingalls Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
Huntington Ingalls Industries Annual Data
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2019-12
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Forward PE Ratio
13.33
17.61
20.16
11.49
12.85
16.05
10.91
15.55
14.84
12.02
19.99
Huntington Ingalls Industries Quarterly Data
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2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
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2019-12
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2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.33
13.57
16.95
14.45
17.61
17.64
16.39
19.12
20.16
14.90
13.44
14.62
11.49
13.99
15.02
12.02
12.85
8.74
8.88
12.53
16.05
16.64
15.27
13.14
10.91
12.67
13.74
12.29
15.55
14.62
16.23
11.68
14.84
17.18
14.01
14.37
12.02
14.95
16.36
16.25
19.99
21.91
HII vs DRS, PL, SARO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Huntington Ingalls Industries's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Huntington Ingalls Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huntington Ingalls Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.46 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #32 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Huntington Ingalls Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 15.46 is 45.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #32 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntington Ingalls Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to DRS and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #32 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Huntington Ingalls Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 15.46 is 45.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.45, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.46 is 45.6% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $288.09, compared to a current price of $269.13 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46 and 45.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 28.45. Huntington Ingalls Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.46 as of Jul. 18, 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $269.13 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $288.09.
GuruFocus considers Huntington Ingalls Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HII:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.46
GF Value™: $288.09 vs. price of $269.13 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#32 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Business Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships, including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. HII shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's mission technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.
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