Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Helmerich and Payne Inc stock (HP) is currently trading at $36.36. Helmerich and Payne Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.91. Analyst consensus price target for HP is $37.13. WallStSmart rates HP as Underperform.
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- Helmerich and Payne Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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Smart Analysis
Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Revenue surging 50.20% year-over-year
101.08% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.43x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Earnings declining -98.80%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Supporting Valuation Data
Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.91), Price/Book (1.43) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 50.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.78) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -98.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -11.00%, Operating Margin at 4.33%, Profit Margin at -7.71%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -11.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 50.20% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
HP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
HP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.91x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.38x (4th percentile). The current valuation is 81% below its historical high of 4.69x set in Dec 2016, and 9% above its historical low of 0.83x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS DRILLING
The Big Picture
Helmerich and Payne Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 4.1B with 50% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -7.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 50% YoY, reaching 4.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most OIL & GAS DRILLING peers.
Generating 115M in free cash flow and 182M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -7.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Earnings fell 99% YoY while revenue grew 50%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Helmerich and Payne Inc maintain 50%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Helmerich and Payne Inc.
Bottom Line
Helmerich and Payne Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 50% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -7.7% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Helmerich and Payne Inc(HP)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS DRILLING
USA
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. provides drilling services and solutions for exploration and production companies. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.