The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 22.1x, near 5Y avg of 23.9x · 60th percentile · In line with own history · Data 1999–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.1x, with a stock price of $10.40 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.56.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 23.9x. Over the past five years, HCKT's P/E has ranged from a low of 12.1x to a high of 50.8x, placing the current valuation at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, HCKT trades at a 24% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 352 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 187.7x.
The PEG ratio of 0.98 (P/E divided by -55% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, HCKT trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. 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 HCKT 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.
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HCKT P/E vs Peers
IT Consulting and Systems Integration peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $896M | 17.0 | 0.79 | +21% | |
| $1B | 15.5 | - | -7% | |
| $1B | 13.4 | 1.17 | -15% | |
| $4B | 16.8 | 0.69 | +27%Best | |
| $80B | 10.7 | 1.19 | +6% | |
| $5B | 9.0Lowest | 0.61 | +10% | |
| $9B | 13.2 | 0.50Best | -40% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
HCKT Historical P/E Data (1999–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Mar 27 2026 | $12.38 | $0.53 | 23.4x | -74% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 26 2025 | $19.97 | $0.47 | 42.5x | -52% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sep 26 2025 | $19.29 | $0.38 | 50.8x | -43% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 27 2025 | $25.16 | $0.60 | 41.9x | -53% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 28 2025 | $29.17 | $0.85 | 34.3x | -61% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $30.72 | $1.06 | 29.0x | -67% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 27 2024 | $25.97 | $1.22 | 21.3x | -76% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 28 2024 | $21.72 | $1.25 | 17.4x | -80% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 29 2024 | $24.30 | $1.26 | 19.3x | -78% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $22.77 | $1.24 | 18.4x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 29 2023 | $23.59 | $1.27 | 18.6x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $22.35 | $1.25 | 17.9x | -80% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $18.48 | $1.25 | 14.8x | -83% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $20.37 | $1.28 | 15.9x | -82% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $17.72 | $1.47 | 12.1x | -86% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 01 2022 | $19.29 | $1.40 | 13.8x | -85% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 01 2022 | $23.63 | $1.40 | 16.9x | -81% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $20.53 | $1.26 | 16.3x | -82% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 01 2021 | $20.21 | $0.79 | 25.6x | -71% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 02 2021 | $18.18 | $0.63 | 28.9x | -68% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Apr 02 2021 | $16.82 | $0.18 | 93.4x | +5% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $14.39 | $0.16 | 89.9x | +1% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 25 2020 | $11.50 | $0.20 | 57.5x | -35% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jun 26 2020 | $12.51 | $0.32 | 39.1x | -56% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Mar 27 2020 | $12.22 | $0.67 | 18.2x | -79% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $16.14 | $0.72 | 22.4x | -75% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 27 2019 | $16.68 | $0.65 | 25.8x | -71% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 28 2019 | $16.79 | $0.60 | 28.2x | -68% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 29 2019 | $15.80 | $0.74 | 21.5x | -76% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $16.01 | $0.75 | 21.5x | -76% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 28 2018 | $20.15 | $1.04 | 19.4x | -78% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 29 2018 | $16.07 | $1.05 | 15.3x | -83% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 30 2018 | $16.06 | $0.84 | 19.1x | -79% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $15.71 | $0.85 | 18.5x | -79% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 29 2017 | $15.19 | $0.75 | 20.3x | -77% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $15.50 | $0.75 | 20.7x | -77% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $19.49 | $0.77 | 25.3x | -72% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $17.66 | $0.66 | 26.8x | -70% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $16.52 | $0.59 | 28.0x | -69% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 01 2016 | $13.80 | $0.52 | 26.5x | -70% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 01 2016 | $15.09 | $0.47 | 32.1x | -64% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $16.07 | $0.44 | 36.5x | -59% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Oct 02 2015 | $13.91 | $0.48 | 29.0x | -67% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jul 03 2015 | $13.31 | $0.48 | 27.7x | -69% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Apr 03 2015 | $9.28 | $0.45 | 20.6x | -77% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $8.79 | $0.28 | 31.2x | -65% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Sep 26 2014 | $6.08 | $0.16 | 37.6x | -58% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 27 2014 | $6.03 | $0.14 | 42.6x | -52% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 28 2014 | $6.01 | $0.14 | 42.5x | -52% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $6.21 | $0.27 | 23.0x | -74% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 27 2013 | $6.99 | $0.44 | 15.9x | -82% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 28 2013 | $5.19 | $0.44 | 11.8x | -87% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 29 2013 | $4.57 | $0.47 | 9.7x | -89% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $4.28 | $0.50 | 8.6x | -90% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 28 2012 | $4.18 | $0.52 | 8.0x | -91% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 29 2012 | $5.57 | $0.54 | 10.3x | -88% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 30 2012 | $5.97 | $0.52 | 11.5x | -87% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $3.74 | $0.51 | 7.3x | -92% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $3.73 | $0.35 | 10.7x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 01 2011 | $5.08 | $0.35 | 14.5x | -84% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 01 2011 | $3.83 | $0.35 | 11.0x | -88% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $3.51 | $0.34 | 10.3x | -88% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 01 2010 | $4.11 | $0.05 | 82.2x | -8% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Oct 02 2009 | $2.78 | $0.18 | 15.1x | -83% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Jul 03 2009 | $2.48 | $0.27 | 9.0x | -90% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Apr 03 2009 | $2.50 | $0.37 | 6.8x | -92% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $2.92 | $0.44 | 6.6x | -93% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Sep 26 2008 | $5.61 | $0.44 | 12.8x | -86% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 27 2008 | $5.57 | $0.41 | 13.6x | -85% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 28 2008 | $3.97 | $0.34 | 11.7x | -87% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $4.84 | $0.20 | 24.5x | -72% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 28 2007 | $3.29 | $0.03 | 125.6x | +41% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $4.25 | $0.03 | 137.1x | +54% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $3.89 | $0.02 | 177.6x | +100% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Jul 01 2005 | $3.60 | $0.00 | 1894.7x | +2031% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Oct 01 2004 | $5.35 | $0.03 | 156.4x | +76% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jul 02 2004 | $5.77 | $0.03 | 168.7x | +90% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Mar 30 2001 | $4.88 | $0.05 | 107.7x | +21% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Dec 31 2000 | $3.63 | $0.17 | 21.4x | -76% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Sep 30 2000 | $16.25 | $0.29 | 56.0x | -37% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jun 30 2000 | $16.63 | $0.24 | 69.3x | -22% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Mar 31 2000 | $24.44 | $0.18 | 136.6x | +54% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Dec 31 1999 | $34.25 | $0.01 | 2675.8x | +2909% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Oct 01 1999 | $10.00 | $0.40 | 24.8x | -72% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jul 02 1999 | $23.38 | $0.41 | 56.6x | -36% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 88.9x
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HCKT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HCKT stock.
What is HCKT's P/E ratio?
The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 22.1x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.56. The 5-year average P/E is 23.9x and the historical range spans 12.1x to 50.8x.
Is HCKT stock overvalued or undervalued?
HCKT trades at 22.1x P/E, near its 5-year average of 23.9x. The 60th percentile ranking within the 12.1x–50.8x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is HCKT stock expensive?
HCKT is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 22.1x is near the 5-year average of 23.9x (60th percentile of historical range).
What is HCKT's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, HCKT's P/E ratio has ranged from 12.1x to 50.8x, with a median of 19.3x and an average of 23.9x. The current P/E of 22.1x places the stock at the 60th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1999–2026.
How does HCKT's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
HCKT trades at 22.1x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 9% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does HCKT's valuation compare to Technology peers?
The Hackett Group, Inc. P/E of 22.1x compares to the Technology sector median of 29.0x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is HCKT's PEG ratio?
HCKT PEG ratio is 0.98, based on a P/E of 22.1x and EPS growth of -55.2%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is HCKT's earnings yield?
HCKT earnings yield is 4.52%, the inverse of its 22.1x 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.