Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Inga...
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 16.21 (historical range: 8.98–31.34, median: 15.91), placing it at the 57th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.81 (range: 0.54–1.48, 30th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 19.54 (range: 11.19–33.21, 48th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 14% over the observed period (from an average of 15.5 to 17.6).
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 16.21 | 15.91 | 57th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.81 | 0.86 | 30th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.54 | 19.75 | 48th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 7.27% | 4.57% | 82th | cheap relative to its history |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Valuation & P/E History
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Ship & Boat Building & Repairing industry currently trading at $271.94 with a market capitalization of $10.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for HII based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 16.21 is above the historical median of 15.91, placing HII at the 57th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.81 compares to a median of 0.86.
HII Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether HII is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests HII is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is HII Overvalued or Undervalued?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 45 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive HII is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full HII analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.HII trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.