Stock Analysis on Net

Hess Corp. (NYSE:HES)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since November 2, 2023.

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005

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Calculation

Hess Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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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 Hess Corp. Annual Report.


The analysis of the financial data reveals a fluctuating trend in share price, earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio over the examined period.

Share Price
The share price exhibited significant volatility. Initially rising from $45.48 in 2006 to a peak of $95.49 in 2008, it then sharply dropped to $54.69 in 2009. The share price experienced moderate fluctuations subsequently, reaching a low of $43.07 in 2016 before recovering steadily to $138.95 in 2023. The overall trend shows recovery and growth after periods of decline, with notable strength in the last two years.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
EPS displayed considerable variability, with notable periods of negative earnings. It started at $4.28 in 2006, grew to a high of $15.53 by 2014, indicating increasing profitability. However, it sharply declined into negative territory in 2016 (-$9.69) and remained negative for several years, hitting -$19.5 in 2017. From 2020 onwards, EPS showed signs of recovery, eventually reaching $6.85 in 2023. This suggests a challenging operational environment during the mid-2010s with a recent turnaround toward profitability.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio fluctuated in line with EPS and share price movements. Early ratios were relatively low (around 10 to 17) but showed some spikes, such as 26 in 2010, indicating high valuation relative to earnings at that time. Data for several years is missing, likely due to negative EPS making the ratio not meaningful. The P/E ratio peaked again at 56.19 in 2022, reflecting a high share price relative to earnings during that year, followed by a decline to 20.3 in 2023, consistent with EPS recovery. The high P/E ratio in 2022 suggests investor optimism or expectations of improved future earnings despite recent earnings volatility.

In summary, the company experienced substantial volatility in market valuation and earnings performance across the timeline. After reaching strong profitability in the early 2010s, it faced significant earnings challenges mid-decade, reflected in both negative EPS and missing P/E ratios. The subsequent recovery phase is evident in improved EPS and rising share prices, with the market currently attributing a moderately high valuation relative to earnings. This pattern indicates a cycle of financial stress followed by recovery, highlighting the importance of monitoring earnings sustainability to support share price valuations going forward.


Comparison to Competitors

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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).


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