HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) PE Ratio: 13.65
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s P/E ratio high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 13.65 is in line with its 5-year average of 14.68, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.81–19.94).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 21.95% below its 12-month average of 17.49.
PE Ratio (13.65) = Close Price ($396.93) / Diluted TTM EPS ($29.08)
HCA PE Ratio Chart
HCA Average PE Ratio Chart
HCA Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart
HCA PE Ratio Metrics
PE RATIO
13.65
PE RATIO AVG TTM
17.49
PE RATIO AVG 3Y
15.86
PE RATIO AVG 5Y
14.68
PE RATIO AVG 10Y
14.10
PE RATIO AVG 15Y
14.39
PE RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-21.95%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
HCA Competitors' PE Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | PE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) | $88.05B | 13.65 | 17.49 | 15.86 | 14.68 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $86.74B | 17.09 | 13.86 | 16.37 | 17.75 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $77.02B | 12.46 | 13.80 | 19.16 | 16.75 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $104.05B | 21.55 | 25.20 | 26.98 | 28.66 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $69.74B | 19.71 | 48.98 | 65.69 | 85.18 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $62.78B | 14.98 | 16.32 | 20.84 | 17.83 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $113.82B | 26.72 | 29.50 | 29.27 | 27.25 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $114.38B | 15.80 | 17.59 | 16.32 | 19.35 |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $119.06B | 35.95 | 45.95 | 43.57 | 44.61 |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $54.76B | 21.58 | 35.49 | 30.12 | 26.11 |
P/E vs. its own history
At 13.7, P/E is in its normal range, sitting higher than 45% of its 15-year history.
15-year low
3.9
median
14.1
15-year high
20.8
P/E Comparison
Trailing P/E
13.7
Forward P/E
12.0
Forward P/E Calculation
View All Analyst EstimatesForward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.
Calculation:
Current Price
$396.93
Forward EPS (Est.)
$33.19
Forward P/E
11.96
Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
HCA Healthcare, Inc. PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The P/E ratio for HCA stock is 13.65.
- Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
- HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 13.65 is in line with its 5-year average of 14.68, around the middle of its 5-year range (7.81–19.94).
- What is the TTM average P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The TTM average P/E ratio for HCA stock is 17.49.
- What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 3Y average P/E ratio for HCA stock is 15.86.
- What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 5Y average P/E ratio for HCA stock is 14.68.
- What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 10Y average P/E ratio for HCA stock is 14.10.
- What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 15Y average P/E ratio for HCA stock is 14.39.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. PE Ratio History
| DATE | PE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 13.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | 13.41 |
| 2026-06-12 | 13.31 |
| 2026-06-11 | 13.02 |
| 2026-06-10 | 12.84 |
| 2026-06-09 | 12.89 |
| 2026-06-08 | 12.43 |
| 2026-06-05 | 12.80 |
| 2026-06-04 | 12.44 |
| 2026-06-03 | 12.49 |
| 2026-06-02 | 12.63 |
| 2026-06-01 | 12.76 |
| 2026-05-29 | 13.02 |
| 2026-05-28 | 13.22 |
| 2026-05-27 | 13.49 |
| 2026-05-26 | 13.49 |
| 2026-05-22 | 13.55 |
| 2026-05-21 | 13.50 |
| 2026-05-20 | 13.64 |
| 2026-05-19 | 13.92 |
| 2026-05-18 | 14.54 |
| 2026-05-15 | 14.55 |
| 2026-05-14 | 14.88 |
| 2026-05-13 | 14.70 |
| 2026-05-12 | 14.78 |
| 2026-05-11 | 14.66 |
| 2026-05-08 | 14.97 |
| 2026-05-07 | 14.75 |
| 2026-05-06 | 14.77 |
| 2026-05-05 | 14.75 |
| 2026-05-04 | 14.69 |
| 2026-05-01 | 14.89 |
| 2026-04-30 | 14.94 |
| 2026-04-29 | 14.95 |
| 2026-04-28 | 15.22 |
| 2026-04-27 | 15.71 |
| 2026-04-24 | 15.24 |
| 2026-04-23 | 16.70 |
| 2026-04-22 | 16.61 |
| 2026-04-21 | 16.60 |
| 2026-04-20 | 16.85 |
| 2026-04-17 | 17.20 |
| 2026-04-16 | 17.02 |
| 2026-04-15 | 17.22 |
| 2026-04-14 | 17.57 |
| 2026-04-13 | 17.53 |
| 2026-04-10 | 17.46 |
| 2026-04-09 | 17.87 |
| 2026-04-08 | 17.80 |
| 2026-04-07 | 17.25 |
| 2026-04-06 | 17.05 |
| 2026-04-02 | 16.63 |
| 2026-04-01 | 16.73 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16.68 |
| 2026-03-30 | 16.48 |
| 2026-03-27 | 16.63 |
| 2026-03-26 | 16.92 |
| 2026-03-25 | 17.05 |
| 2026-03-24 | 17.11 |
| 2026-03-23 | 17.43 |
| 2026-03-20 | 17.40 |
| 2026-03-19 | 17.61 |
| 2026-03-18 | 17.69 |
| 2026-03-17 | 17.97 |
| 2026-03-16 | 18.51 |
| 2026-03-13 | 18.78 |
| 2026-03-12 | 18.77 |
| 2026-03-11 | 18.93 |
| 2026-03-10 | 18.94 |
| 2026-03-09 | 19.21 |
| 2026-03-06 | 18.77 |
| 2026-03-05 | 18.83 |
| 2026-03-04 | 19.18 |
| 2026-03-03 | 19.09 |
| 2026-03-02 | 18.78 |
| 2026-02-27 | 18.66 |
| 2026-02-26 | 18.53 |
| 2026-02-25 | 19.05 |
| 2026-02-24 | 18.55 |
| 2026-02-23 | 18.89 |
| 2026-02-20 | 18.76 |
| 2026-02-19 | 18.63 |
| 2026-02-18 | 18.85 |
| 2026-02-17 | 18.84 |
| 2026-02-13 | 19.04 |
| 2026-02-12 | 18.86 |
| 2026-02-11 | 18.73 |
| 2026-02-10 | 17.69 |
| 2026-02-09 | 19.23 |
| 2026-02-06 | 19.39 |
| 2026-02-05 | 19.86 |
| 2026-02-04 | 19.08 |
| 2026-02-03 | 19.30 |
| 2026-02-02 | 19.21 |
| 2026-01-30 | 18.87 |
| 2026-01-29 | 18.65 |
| 2026-01-28 | 18.99 |
| 2026-01-27 | 19.55 |
| 2026-01-26 | 18.26 |
| 2026-01-23 | 18.20 |
| 2026-01-22 | 18.03 |
| 2026-01-21 | 17.99 |
| 2026-01-20 | 17.95 |
| 2026-01-16 | 18.14 |
| 2026-01-15 | 18.70 |
| 2026-01-14 | 18.51 |
| 2026-01-13 | 18.53 |
| 2026-01-12 | 18.33 |
| 2026-01-09 | 18.25 |
| 2026-01-08 | 18.52 |
| 2026-01-07 | 18.19 |
| 2026-01-06 | 18.69 |
| 2026-01-05 | 18.47 |
| 2026-01-02 | 18.18 |
| 2025-12-31 | 18.05 |
| 2025-12-30 | 18.29 |
| 2025-12-29 | 18.32 |
| 2025-12-26 | 18.44 |
| 2025-12-24 | 18.32 |
| 2025-12-23 | 18.32 |
| 2025-12-22 | 18.25 |
| 2025-12-19 | 18.28 |
| 2025-12-18 | 18.03 |
| 2025-12-17 | 18.24 |
| 2025-12-16 | 18.16 |
| 2025-12-15 | 18.44 |
| 2025-12-12 | 18.74 |
| 2025-12-11 | 18.65 |
| 2025-12-10 | 18.12 |
| 2025-12-09 | 18.88 |
| 2025-12-08 | 18.75 |
| 2025-12-05 | 18.81 |
| 2025-12-04 | 18.85 |
| 2025-12-03 | 18.82 |
| 2025-12-02 | 19.34 |
| 2025-12-01 | 19.44 |
| 2025-11-28 | 19.65 |
| 2025-11-26 | 19.90 |
| 2025-11-25 | 19.94 |
| 2025-11-24 | 19.37 |
| 2025-11-21 | 18.98 |
| 2025-11-20 | 18.41 |
| 2025-11-19 | 18.60 |
| 2025-11-18 | 18.48 |
| 2025-11-17 | 18.44 |
| 2025-11-14 | 18.27 |
| 2025-11-13 | 18.29 |
| 2025-11-12 | 18.31 |
| 2025-11-11 | 17.87 |
| 2025-11-10 | 17.75 |
| 2025-11-07 | 18.42 |
| 2025-11-06 | 18.22 |
| 2025-11-05 | 18.29 |
| 2025-11-04 | 18.23 |
| 2025-11-03 | 17.84 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17.77 |
| 2025-10-30 | 18.04 |
| 2025-10-29 | 19.68 |
| 2025-10-28 | 19.60 |
| 2025-10-27 | 19.66 |
| 2025-10-24 | 18.78 |
| 2025-10-23 | 18.49 |
| 2025-10-22 | 18.54 |
| 2025-10-21 | 18.15 |
| 2025-10-20 | 18.20 |
| 2025-10-17 | 17.91 |
| 2025-10-16 | 17.63 |
| 2025-10-15 | 17.66 |
| 2025-10-14 | 17.58 |
| 2025-10-13 | 17.26 |
| 2025-10-10 | 17.44 |
| 2025-10-09 | 17.60 |
| 2025-10-08 | 17.91 |
| 2025-10-07 | 18.39 |
| 2025-10-06 | 18.22 |
| 2025-10-03 | 18.05 |
| 2025-10-02 | 17.93 |
| 2025-10-01 | 17.90 |
| 2025-09-30 | 17.91 |
| 2025-09-29 | 17.69 |
| 2025-09-26 | 17.61 |
| 2025-09-25 | 17.43 |
| 2025-09-24 | 17.51 |
| 2025-09-23 | 17.20 |
| 2025-09-22 | 17.11 |
| 2025-09-19 | 16.90 |
| 2025-09-18 | 16.85 |
| 2025-09-17 | 16.78 |
| 2025-09-16 | 16.80 |
| 2025-09-15 | 16.94 |
| 2025-09-12 | 17.02 |
| 2025-09-11 | 16.93 |
| 2025-09-10 | 16.57 |
| 2025-09-09 | 17.37 |
| 2025-09-08 | 17.57 |
| 2025-09-05 | 17.68 |
| 2025-09-04 | 17.29 |
| 2025-09-03 | 17.13 |
| 2025-09-02 | 17.06 |
| 2025-08-29 | 16.97 |
| 2025-08-28 | 17.11 |
| 2025-08-27 | 17.02 |
| 2025-08-26 | 16.89 |
| 2025-08-25 | 16.92 |
| 2025-08-22 | 17.02 |
| 2025-08-21 | 16.99 |
| 2025-08-20 | 17.23 |
| 2025-08-19 | 16.92 |
| 2025-08-18 | 16.54 |
| 2025-08-15 | 16.63 |
| 2025-08-14 | 16.54 |
| 2025-08-13 | 16.41 |
| 2025-08-12 | 16.40 |
| 2025-08-11 | 16.09 |
| 2025-08-08 | 16.03 |
| 2025-08-07 | 15.69 |
| 2025-08-06 | 15.38 |
| 2025-08-05 | 15.29 |
| 2025-08-04 | 15.26 |
| 2025-08-01 | 15.87 |
| 2025-07-31 | 15.73 |
| 2025-07-30 | 15.78 |
| 2025-07-29 | 15.31 |
| 2025-07-28 | 15.14 |
| 2025-07-25 | 14.86 |
| 2025-07-24 | 15.18 |
| 2025-07-23 | 15.70 |
| 2025-07-22 | 15.60 |
| 2025-07-21 | 16.20 |
| 2025-07-18 | 16.05 |
| 2025-07-17 | 16.12 |
| 2025-07-16 | 16.11 |
| 2025-07-15 | 16.52 |
| 2025-07-14 | 16.91 |
| 2025-07-11 | 16.71 |
| 2025-07-10 | 16.81 |
| 2025-07-09 | 16.82 |
| 2025-07-08 | 16.78 |
| 2025-07-07 | 16.84 |
| 2025-07-03 | 16.74 |
| 2025-07-02 | 16.80 |
| 2025-07-01 | 17.31 |
| 2025-06-30 | 17.03 |
| 2025-06-27 | 16.86 |
| 2025-06-26 | 16.78 |
| 2025-06-25 | 16.63 |
| 2025-06-24 | 16.85 |
| 2025-06-23 | 16.83 |
| 2025-06-20 | 16.78 |
| 2025-06-18 | 16.75 |
| 2025-06-17 | 16.55 |
| 2025-06-16 | 16.38 |
| 2025-06-13 | 16.50 |
| 2025-06-12 | 16.52 |
| 2025-06-11 | 16.34 |
| 2025-06-10 | 16.22 |
| 2025-06-09 | 16.58 |
| 2025-06-06 | 17.08 |
| 2025-06-05 | 16.96 |
| 2025-06-04 | 16.96 |
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Samuel N. Hazen