Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 17.2x, near 5Y avg of 15.8x · 50th percentile · In line with own history · Data 1996–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 7, 2026, Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.2x, with a stock price of $16.48 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.49.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 15.8x. Over the past five years, HNRG's P/E has ranged from a low of 4.2x to a high of 42.1x, placing the current valuation at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.0x, HNRG is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 174 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.5x to 155.3x.
Relative to the broader market, HNRG trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.6x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our HNRG DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
HNRG Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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HNRG P/E vs Peers
Coal Mining and Exporters peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 75.2 | - | -77% | |
| $3B | 9.8Lowest | - | -13% | |
| $182B | 26.6 | 1.53 | -2% | |
| $74B | 20.4 | 2.39 | +19%Best | |
| $108B | 24.5 | 4.19 | -2% | |
| $98B | 20.0 | 0.67Best | +11% | |
| $451B | 51.5 | 1.83 | -15% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
HNRG Historical P/E Data (1996–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $16.28 | $0.53 | 30.5x | +30% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $19.04 | $0.96 | 19.7x | -16% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $5.33 | $0.54 | 9.8x | -58% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $8.84 | $1.19 | 7.4x | -68% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $14.42 | $2.41 | 6.0x | -74% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $8.57 | $2.02 | 4.2x | -82% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $9.19 | $1.45 | 6.3x | -73% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $9.99 | $0.52 | 19.3x | -18% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $3.62 | $0.09 | 42.1x | +80% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $5.63 | $0.30 | 19.0x | -19% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $5.26 | $0.41 | 13.0x | -45% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $5.07 | $0.25 | 20.7x | -12% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $6.22 | $0.87 | 7.2x | -69% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $7.14 | $0.91 | 7.9x | -66% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $6.87 | $0.92 | 7.5x | -68% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $6.09 | $1.10 | 5.5x | -76% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $5.72 | $0.26 | 22.0x | -6% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $7.77 | $0.27 | 28.8x | +23% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $8.01 | $0.45 | 17.8x | -24% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $9.09 | $0.41 | 22.2x | -5% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $7.88 | $0.56 | 14.1x | -40% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $4.62 | $0.59 | 7.8x | -67% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $4.57 | $0.63 | 7.3x | -69% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $4.56 | $0.67 | 6.8x | -71% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $6.95 | $0.97 | 7.2x | -69% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $8.34 | $0.60 | 13.9x | -41% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $11.69 | $0.47 | 24.9x | +6% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $11.01 | $0.34 | 32.4x | +38% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $11.84 | $0.18 | 65.8x | +181% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $9.49 | $0.55 | 17.3x | -26% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $8.55 | $0.73 | 11.7x | -50% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $8.06 | $0.80 | 10.1x | -57% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $7.30 | $0.82 | 8.9x | -62% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $8.05 | $0.87 | 9.3x | -61% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $6.90 | $0.82 | 8.4x | -64% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $8.26 | $0.84 | 9.8x | -58% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $8.33 | $0.96 | 8.7x | -63% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $8.48 | $1.18 | 7.2x | -69% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $8.84 | $1.18 | 7.5x | -68% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $9.93 | $1.26 | 7.9x | -66% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $8.56 | $1.11 | 7.7x | -67% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $9.59 | $0.90 | 10.7x | -55% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $11.60 | $0.84 | 13.8x | -41% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $10.49 | $0.79 | 13.3x | -43% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $11.63 | $0.85 | 13.7x | -42% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jun 30 2010 | $8.95 | $0.79 | 11.3x | -52% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Mar 31 2010 | $8.40 | $0.78 | 10.8x | -54% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $7.85 | $0.85 | 9.2x | -61% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Sep 30 2009 | $6.40 | $0.75 | 8.5x | -64% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $5.50 | $0.72 | 7.6x | -67% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $3.75 | $0.79 | 4.7x | -80% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $3.00 | $0.46 | 6.5x | -72% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $5.50 | $0.30 | 18.6x | -21% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $3.50 | $0.12 | 28.9x | +23% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 02 2006 | $4.25 | $0.04 | 99.5x | +325% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $3.90 | $0.03 | 145.0x | +519% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $4.10 | $0.02 | 242.6x | +935% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $3.25 | $0.02 | 192.3x | +720% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $2.06 | $1.31 | 1.6x | -93% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $2.10 | $1.33 | 1.6x | -93% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $2.10 | $1.38 | 1.5x | -94% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $2.50 | $1.45 | 1.7x | -93% |
| FY2004 Q2 | - | $2.50 | $0.13 | 19.0x | -19% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Mar 31 2004 | $1.50 | $0.11 | 13.5x | -43% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $1.20 | $0.10 | 11.8x | -50% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $1.03 | $0.08 | 12.2x | -48% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Dec 31 2001 | $1.75 | $0.01 | 141.1x | +502% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Sep 30 2001 | $4.25 | $0.17 | 24.3x | +4% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jun 30 2001 | $5.00 | $0.25 | 20.2x | -14% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Mar 31 2001 | $4.19 | $0.18 | 23.7x | +1% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Dec 31 2000 | $2.06 | $0.22 | 9.2x | -61% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Sep 30 2000 | $2.75 | $0.20 | 14.0x | -40% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jun 30 2000 | $3.00 | $0.18 | 16.3x | -31% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Mar 31 2000 | $1.38 | $0.11 | 12.9x | -45% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Dec 31 1999 | $0.66 | $0.06 | 11.7x | -50% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $1.75 | $0.03 | 60.1x | +157% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Jun 30 1997 | $1.75 | $0.07 | 24.5x | +5% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Mar 31 1997 | $1.75 | $0.14 | 12.3x | -47% |
| FY1996 Q4 | - | $0.75 | $0.17 | 4.4x | -81% |
| FY1996 Q3 | Sep 30 1996 | $0.75 | $0.11 | 6.6x | -72% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jun 30 1996 | $0.75 | $0.07 | 10.6x | -55% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Mar 31 1996 | $0.78 | $0.04 | 18.4x | -21% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 23.4x
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HNRG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HNRG stock.
What is HNRG's P/E ratio?
Hallador Energy Company (HNRG) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 17.2x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.49. The 5-year average P/E is 15.8x and the historical range spans 4.2x to 42.1x.
Is HNRG stock overvalued or undervalued?
HNRG trades at 17.2x P/E, near its 5-year average of 15.8x. The 50th percentile ranking within the 4.2x–42.1x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is HNRG stock expensive?
HNRG is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 17.2x is near the 5-year average of 15.8x (50th percentile of historical range).
What is HNRG's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, HNRG's P/E ratio has ranged from 4.2x to 42.1x, with a median of 17.8x and an average of 15.8x. The current P/E of 17.2x places the stock at the 50th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1996–2026.
How does HNRG's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
HNRG trades at 17.2x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.6x. The 33% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does HNRG's valuation compare to Energy peers?
Hallador Energy Company P/E of 17.2x compares to the Energy sector median of 16.0x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is HNRG's PEG ratio?
HNRG PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 17.2x and EPS growth of 116.8%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is HNRG's earnings yield?
HNRG earnings yield is 5.83%, the inverse of its 17.2x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.