Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 37.1x · EV/EBITDA 22.7x · ROE 28.1%. (2019–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $63M | $63M | $79M | $48M | $91M | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $60M | $60M | $78M | $51M | $92M | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 37.11 | 37.11 | 120.32 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.37 | 0.95 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 9.05 | 9.05 | 15.31 | 10.87 | 13.39 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 25.30 | 25.29 | 285.12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 24.54 | 24.52 | 252.35 | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.38 | 0.96 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 22.72 | 22.71 | 91.32 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 24.52 | 24.51 | 64.20 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 24.10 | 280.09 | — | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 52.4% | 52.4% | 52.1% | 50.3% | 51.1% | 55.4% | 57.4% | 46.8% |
| Operating Margin | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | -2.3% | -2.0% | 8.7% | 9.9% | -1.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | -1.8% | -1.5% | 7.6% | 9.9% | -1.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 28.1% | 28.1% | 13.7% | -43.1% | -31.1% | 140.1% | 168.9% | -119.5% |
| ROA | 7.8% | 7.8% | 3.3% | -10.7% | -6.6% | 33.4% | 52.5% | -9.0% |
| ROIC | 47.4% | 47.4% | 10.3% | -30.9% | -57.8% | — | — | — |
| ROCE | 40.2% | 40.2% | 10.6% | -30.3% | -27.7% | 160.2% | 150.1% | -41.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 1.10 | 0.79 | 1.96 | 0.02 | 2.20 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.85 | — | — | 0.95 | 0.02 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.43 | -0.27 | 0.54 | 0.13 | -2.03 | -1.17 | -0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.12 | -1.12 | -1.64 | — | — | -0.98 | -1.26 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.19 | -5.03 | — | — | -0.69 | -1.28 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 13.35 | 13.35 | 4.84 | -11.70 | -12.43 | 98.21 | 89.41 | -7.20 |
Net cash position: cash ($4M) exceeds total debt ($812981)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.65 | 1.69 | 1.16 | 1.72 | 1.22 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.72 | 0.95 | 0.26 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.66 | 0.88 | 0.22 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 5.98 | 6.92 | 6.76 | 3.73 | 3.34 | 3.93 | 5.63 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.71 | 3.71 | 4.52 | 4.60 | 2.50 | 3.97 | 3.78 | 3.90 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 0.60 | 4.77 | 2.91 | 2.92 | 0.73 | 2.05 | 1.75 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 44.6% | 0.0% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $35M | $35M | $35M | $35M | $33M | $33M | $35M |
Amazon platform dependency risk
Based on reported figures, Hour Loop trades at a P/S ratio of 0.44, which appears to reflect a significant 'reseller discount' compared to broader specialty retail peers, suggesting that the market is pricing in the inherent fragility of its Amazon-dependent, low-margin business model and limited brand equity.
The P/E ratio of 37.11 seems disconnected from the company's thin net margins, implying that investors may be overestimating the potential for future margin expansion. This valuation warrants caution, as it likely fails to account for the structural risk of platform fee hikes or the potential for rapid inventory obsolescence.
As reported in financial statements, ROIC has shown extreme volatility, swinging from 16.0% in 2024Q1 to -26.0% in 2024Q4, which indicates that the company struggles to consistently compound capital due to its reliance on high-volume, low-margin arbitrage rather than proprietary product development or sustainable competitive advantages.
The erratic nature of these returns suggests that the company's capital allocation is highly sensitive to seasonal inventory cycles and marketplace competition. Investors should monitor whether management can stabilize these returns, as the current trend appears to be one of decay rather than compounding.
According to recent SEC filings, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching as high as 86 days in 2025Q2, which highlights the company's ongoing struggle to balance rapid inventory turnover with the payment terms required by its suppliers and the fulfillment demands of the Amazon platform.
The high DIO relative to peers suggests that inventory management is a primary operational bottleneck, potentially tying up critical liquidity. This inefficiency appears to be a structural feature of the business model, as the company must maintain broad SKU availability to remain competitive in the Amazon Buy-Box.
Based on the company's reported figures, the debt-to-equity ratio has compressed from 1.10 in 2023Q4 to 0.10 in 2026Q1, which appears to be a defensive response to maintain solvency rather than a strategic move to optimize the capital structure for growth or shareholder returns.
While the lower leverage profile may seem positive, it likely reflects the company's limited access to debt markets and the necessity of preserving cash in a low-margin environment. The interest coverage ratio remains highly volatile, suggesting that any sustained downturn in operating income could quickly jeopardize the company's ability to service its obligations.
Analysis of the provided financial data suggests that the P/E ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for Hour Loop, as it obscures the company's true earning power by ignoring the massive cash outflows required to maintain inventory and the extreme sensitivity to Amazon's platform fee structures.
Investors should instead focus on free cash flow and inventory turnover, as these metrics provide a more accurate picture of the company's operational health. Relying on net income in this context may lead to a false sense of security regarding the company's ability to generate sustainable, long-term value.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HOUR stock.
Hour Loop, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 37.1x. The historical average is 78.7x.
Hour Loop, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 22.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 57.0x.
Hour Loop, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 28.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 22.4%.
Based on historical data, Hour Loop, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 37.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Hour Loop, Inc. has 52.4% gross margin and 1.7% operating margin.
Hour Loop, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.3x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.