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HCA Healthcare Inc XNYS: HCA
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Analyze undervaluation/ overvaluation of HCA Healthcare Inc with current and 1 Year Forward PE

INSIGHT
HCA Healthcare is overvalued at both current PE and future earnings estimates.
Right Now : Current PE vs 5 year Average PE
Overvalued
Fair price

Based on 5Yr Average PE

334.4
Upside

Current PE versus 5Yr Average PE

-29.9 %
1 Year Forward : 5 Yr Average PE & Projected 1Yr Forward EPS*
Overvalued
Fair price

Based on 1Yr Forward EPS

332.4
Upside

5 Yr Average PE & 1Yr Forward EPS

-30.3 %
Info: The HCA Healthcare Inc's current PE is 17.16 ,while its 5 year PE average is 12.0. Its forward PE based on analyst estimates is 17.3
Note: The forward PE ratio (or forward price-to-earnings ratio) is calculated by dividing the current share price of a company by the estimated(1Yr) future (“forward”) earnings per share (EPS) of that company.

Analyze undervaluation/ overvaluation of HCA Healthcare Inc with historical PE and PBV ratios

from 18 Nov, 2023 to 17 Nov, 2025

Restated PE

Strong Sell Zone

99.8% into PE buy sell zone

% time spent below current PE
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strong upside potential
Gains already realized

Out of 501 days, HCA Healthcare Inc traded 500 (99.8%) days below the current PE of on Restated basis.

Originally Reported PE

Strong Sell Zone

99.8% into PE buy sell zone

% time spent below current PE
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strong upside potential
Gains already realized

Out of 501 days, HCA Healthcare Inc traded 500 (99.8%) days below the current PE of on Originally Reported basis.

Note: This is a reverse percentile score. Values close to 100% are bad while values close to 0% are good. Days when PE is negative are not considered in the analysis
99.8%

Strong Sell Zone

% Days traded below current PE

17.2
 

Current PE

13.8
 

Average PE

13.8
 

Median PE

332.4
 

Forward 1Y Price

17.3
 

Forward PE

27.6
 

Forward EPS

PE range Days traded in range % Days traded in range Days traded within & below range % Days traded within & below range
9-11
 31 6.2% 31 6.2%
11-12
 30 6.0% 61 12.2%
12-13
 86 17.2% 147 29.3%
13-14
 126 25.1% 273 54.5%
14-15
 104 20.8% 377 75.2%
15-16
 81 16.2% 458 91.4%
16-18
Current PE is 17.2 Forward PE is 17.26
43 8.6% 501 100.0%
Total 501 501
99.8%

Strong Sell Zone

% Days traded below current PE

17.2
 

Current PE

13.8
 

Average PE

13.9
 

Median PE

332.4
 

Forward 1Y Price

17.3
 

Forward PE

27.6
 

Forward EPS

PE range Days traded in range % Days traded in range Days traded within & below range % Days traded within & below range
9-11
 31 6.2% 31 6.2%
11-12
 40 8.0% 71 14.2%
12-13
 75 15.0% 146 29.1%
13-14
 122 24.4% 268 53.5%
14-15
 109 21.8% 377 75.2%
15-16
 75 15.0% 452 90.2%
16-18
Current PE is 17.2 Forward PE is 17.26
49 9.8% 501 100.0%
Total 501 501

FAQ

  • What is the PE ratio?

    In its simplest definition, the price-to-earnings ratio (PE ratio) represents the price an investor pays per dollar of a company's earnings.
    For example, if a company has a PE ratio of 25, investors are willing to pay USD 25 for each dollar of the company's current earnings. This indicates that investors value the stock at 25 times its current earnings, with an expectation of future earnings growth.
    The PE ratio fluctuates based on investor sentiment towards a company. Positive sentiment drives the stock price higher, resulting in a higher PE ratio (investors pay more for each dollar of earnings). Conversely, negative sentiment lowers the PE ratio (investors pay less for each dollar of earnings).

  • What is the PE buy/sell zone?

    The PE buy/sell zone is calculated based on how many days a stock has traded at its current PE level.
    To do this, we compare the current PE to the stock’s historical PE performance, to find out how often (for how many days in the past) the stock has traded at its current PE value.
    If the stock has usually traded above its current PE level (it’s at a higher PE for the majority of trading days), then the stock is cheaper than usual and in the PE buy zone.
    If the stock has usually traded below its current PE level (it’s at a lower PE for the majority of trading days), then the stock is more expensive than usual and in the PE sell zone.

  • How is the PE buy sell zone useful?

    The PE buy sell zone tells you if a stock’s current PE level is unusually high or low, and if a stock doesn’t typically trade at that level. It helps investors identify stocks that are undervalued or overvalued in terms of their typical PE trading behavior.
    Investors should keep in mind that the buy zone/sell zone is not a foolproof buy or sell signal. For example, the PE of a stock may have fallen substantially due to adverse events or negative news. Or the PE may have risen sharply after the company has won new orders, made an acquisition, announced a buyback, or some other positive event. PE Buy/Sell Zone signals should be looked at in conjunction with other information.

  • Why are the number of days different for Restated and Originally Reported data?

    This can be because of any of the 2 following reasons:
    1. Days when PE is negative are not considered in the analysis. So if only 1 of the Restated or Originally Reported PE is negative and the other is not, then the days will be different
    2. Companies have reported Originally Reported data for limited period.
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