Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Hershey Co., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income attributable to The Hershey Company1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | 29.86 | = | 240.69 | ÷ | 8.06 | 8.06 | = | 1,644,817 | ÷ | 204,035,956 | |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 28.14 | = | 202.59 | ÷ | 7.20 | 7.20 | = | 1,477,512 | ÷ | 205,241,853 | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 24.51 | = | 151.29 | ÷ | 6.17 | 6.17 | = | 1,278,708 | ÷ | 207,165,543 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 29.21 | = | 160.11 | ÷ | 5.48 | 5.48 | = | 1,149,692 | ÷ | 209,749,611 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 19.52 | = | 110.22 | ÷ | 5.65 | 5.65 | = | 1,177,562 | ÷ | 208,519,794 | |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 26.40 | = | 98.19 | ÷ | 3.72 | 3.72 | = | 782,981 | ÷ | 210,483,774 | |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 32.00 | = | 108.48 | ÷ | 3.39 | 3.39 | = | 720,044 | ÷ | 212,414,672 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 38.25 | = | 90.62 | ÷ | 2.37 | 2.37 | = | 512,951 | ÷ | 216,519,701 | |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 27.96 | = | 107.24 | ÷ | 3.84 | 3.84 | = | 846,912 | ÷ | 220,828,040 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 29.38 | = | 107.70 | ÷ | 3.67 | 3.67 | = | 820,470 | ÷ | 223,805,223 | |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27.54 | = | 81.23 | ÷ | 2.95 | 2.95 | = | 660,931 | ÷ | 224,087,596 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 21.82 | = | 60.86 | ÷ | 2.79 | 2.79 | = | 628,962 | ÷ | 225,520,177 | |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22.44 | = | 50.33 | ÷ | 2.24 | 2.24 | = | 509,799 | ÷ | 227,301,799 | |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 20.89 | = | 39.97 | ÷ | 1.91 | 1.91 | = | 435,994 | ÷ | 227,922,429 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 25.25 | = | 34.64 | ÷ | 1.37 | 1.37 | = | 311,405 | ÷ | 226,993,240 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 39.33 | = | 37.05 | ÷ | 0.94 | 0.94 | = | 214,154 | ÷ | 227,314,176 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 21.91 | = | 53.09 | ÷ | 2.42 | 2.42 | = | 559,061 | ÷ | 230,758,373 | |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 24.78 | = | 51.15 | ÷ | 2.06 | 2.06 | = | 493,244 | ÷ | 238,949,667 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Hershey Co. Annual Report.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited significant fluctuations over the analyzed period. Initially, it decreased from $51.15 in 2006 to a low of $34.64 in 2009. Subsequently, it entered a pronounced growth phase, rising steadily to reach $240.69 by 2023. This indicates strong market confidence or successful business developments in the later years.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS showed volatility in the early years, falling from $2.06 in 2006 to a low of $0.94 in 2008. Following this low, EPS increased consistently over time, peaking at $8.06 in 2023. This trend suggests improving profitability and operational efficiency in more recent years.
- Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)
- The P/E ratio fluctuated considerably. It started at 24.78 in 2006, climbed sharply to 39.33 in 2008, implying higher market valuation despite declining earnings, and then fell back to around the low twenties by 2010 and 2011. From 2012 onward, P/E ratios oscillated between approximately 19.52 and 32.0, indicating variations in investor sentiment and valuation norms relative to earnings.
- Overall Analysis
- The data show a period of initial difficulty marked by declines in share price and EPS up to around 2008-2009, possibly reflective of broader economic challenges. From that point, the company demonstrated sustained growth in earnings and share price, illustrating a recovery and expansion phase. The P/E ratio's variability indicates shifts in market valuation perspectives, occasionally suggesting periods where the market either undervalued or overvalued earnings. The combination of rising EPS and share price towards the end of the period suggests enhanced financial strength and positive investor outlook.
Comparison to Competitors
Hershey Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Hershey Co. | Coca-Cola Co. | Mondelēz International Inc. | PepsiCo Inc. | Philip Morris International Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | 29.86 | 27.12 | 33.07 | 26.71 | 17.54 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 28.14 | 27.63 | 21.64 | 30.58 | 18.37 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 24.51 | 27.91 | 22.33 | 26.15 | 16.55 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 29.21 | 28.21 | 21.72 | 27.83 | 18.94 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 19.52 | 30.47 | 20.03 | 13.01 | 15.08 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 26.40 | 150.54 | 21.45 | 32.81 | 26.52 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 32.00 | 27.48 | 41.76 | 24.09 | 22.84 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 38.25 | 26.01 | 8.59 | 25.72 | 20.57 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 27.96 | 25.87 | 27.92 | 22.86 | 17.14 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 29.38 | 19.54 | 14.69 | 17.66 | 14.60 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27.54 | 19.00 | 15.56 | 18.84 | 17.49 |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 21.82 | 18.27 | 19.01 | 15.45 | 16.64 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22.44 | 12.42 | 13.54 | 15.93 | 15.41 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 20.89 | 17.81 | 14.11 | 16.49 | 14.53 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 25.25 | 16.37 | 11.54 | 15.82 | 9.95 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 39.33 | 23.10 | 18.67 | 20.35 | — |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 21.91 | 21.69 | 17.35 | 18.79 | — |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 24.78 | 20.40 | 19.38 | 24.28 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)
Hershey Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (food, beverage & tobacco)
| Hershey Co. | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | 29.86 | 24.66 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 28.14 | 24.78 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 24.51 | 23.23 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 29.21 | 24.75 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 19.52 | 18.05 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 26.40 | 37.84 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 32.00 | 26.08 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 38.25 | 19.86 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 27.96 | 22.41 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 29.38 | 16.88 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27.54 | 18.09 |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 21.82 | 17.18 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22.44 | 14.06 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 20.89 | 16.01 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 25.25 | 13.43 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 39.33 | 21.20 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 21.91 | 19.54 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 24.78 | 21.53 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Hershey Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Hershey Co. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | 29.86 | 25.35 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 28.14 | 26.07 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 24.51 | 24.12 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 29.21 | 31.92 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | 19.52 | 20.62 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 26.40 | 22.78 |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 32.00 | 21.50 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 38.25 | 21.97 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 27.96 | 19.71 |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 29.38 | 17.00 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27.54 | 16.60 |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 21.82 | 14.81 |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22.44 | 14.32 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 20.89 | 14.63 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 25.25 | 15.52 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 39.33 | 19.68 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 21.91 | 19.79 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 24.78 | 20.04 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).