30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Hubbell Incorporated trades at 29.8x earnings, 12% above its 5-year average of 26.6x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a premium of 17%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 30.0x P/FCF, 13% above the 5-year average of 26.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $26.2B | $23.8B | $22.6B | $17.8B | $12.7B | $11.4B | $8.5B | $8.1B | $5.5B | $7.5B | $6.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.3B | $25.9B | $24.0B | $19.7B | $13.8B | $12.6B | $10.0B | $9.6B | $7.1B | $8.1B | $7.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 29.81 | 26.85 | 29.15 | 23.43 | 24.89 | 28.61 | 24.42 | 20.25 | 15.14 | 30.83 | 22.27 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.48 | 4.07 | 4.02 | 3.31 | 2.57 | 2.72 | 2.32 | 2.05 | 1.22 | 2.03 | 1.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.85 | 6.17 | 6.89 | 6.15 | 5.36 | 5.08 | 4.10 | 4.12 | 3.03 | 4.53 | 4.05 |
| P/FCF | 29.97 | 27.20 | 27.90 | 24.84 | 27.97 | 25.12 | 15.27 | 16.25 | 12.96 | 24.92 | 19.64 |
| P/OCF | 25.45 | 23.10 | 22.82 | 20.17 | 21.77 | 20.95 | 13.19 | 13.67 | 10.55 | 19.68 | 16.32 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Hubbell Incorporated's enterprise value stands at 20.8x EBITDA, 17% above its 5-year average of 17.7x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 51% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.43 | 4.27 | 3.67 | 2.79 | 3.01 | 2.71 | 2.43 | 1.57 | 2.22 | 2.01 |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.81 | 19.03 | 18.42 | 16.59 | 16.11 | 18.55 | 15.62 | 14.41 | 10.01 | 13.19 | 12.15 |
| EV / EBIT | 23.28 | 21.60 | 22.25 | 19.33 | 19.55 | 24.59 | 20.59 | 17.81 | 13.08 | 16.68 | 14.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 29.63 | 29.61 | 27.57 | 30.43 | 27.86 | 17.83 | 19.24 | 16.77 | 27.19 | 21.32 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Hubbell Incorporated earns an operating margin of 20.8%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 19.3% to 20.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 24.8% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 17.1% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
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 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 35.5% | 33.8% | 35.1% | 29.7% | 27.5% | 29.5% | 29.7% | 29.0% | 31.5% | 31.5% |
| Operating Margin | 20.8% | 20.8% | 19.4% | 19.3% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 13.3% | 12.4% | 14.1% | 14.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.8% | 24.8% | 25.2% | 28.9% | 23.7% | 18.5% | 17.4% | 19.2% | 20.9% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| ROA | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| ROIC | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 11.5% | 14.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| ROCE | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 21.0% | 16.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 13.0% | 15.8% | 17.4% | 17.7% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Hubbell Incorporated carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.9x, which is manageable (40% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $2.1B ($2.6B total debt minus $483M cash). Interest coverage of 18.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.62 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.32 | 1.93 | 1.82 | 2.25 | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 1.71 | 1.71 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.55 | 0.42 | 0.68 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.76 | 0.89 | 0.41 | 0.35 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.07 | 1.64 | 1.30 | 1.83 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.27 | 1.10 | 0.96 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.43 | 1.71 | 2.73 | 2.46 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 3.00 | 3.81 | 2.27 | 1.68 |
| Interest Coverage | 18.71 | 18.71 | 14.62 | 27.79 | 14.25 | 9.40 | 8.06 | 7.84 | 7.45 | 10.87 | 10.92 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.72x means Hubbell Incorporated can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.00x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.64x to 1.72x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.86 | 1.76 | 1.67 | 1.86 | 1.96 | 2.27 | 2.63 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 1.01 | 1.18 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.18 | 1.37 | 1.73 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 0.76 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.71 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.92 | 0.79 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.92 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.48 | 3.48 | 4.42 | 4.18 | 4.69 | 4.60 | 4.93 | 4.38 | 4.89 | 3.96 | 4.51 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 53.51 | 49.03 | 53.35 | 54.71 | 58.77 | 54.84 | 63.17 | 61.21 | 55.65 | 56.76 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Hubbell Incorporated returns 1.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 0.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 32.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
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 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 32.3% | 32.3% | 34.4% | 32.3% | 42.1% | 54.3% | 57.3% | 51.6% | 47.8% | 64.8% | 49.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $54M | $54M | $54M | $54M | $55M | $55M | $55M | $55M | $55M | $56M |
Compare HUBB with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26B | 29.8 | 20.8 | 30.0 | 35.5% | 20.8% | 24.8% | 17.1% | 1.9 | |
| $155B | 38.2 | 27.7 | 34.7 | 37.6% | 19.1% | 21.5% | 13.6% | 1.9 | |
| $50B | 58.5 | 30.6 | 37.1 | 48.1% | 17.1% | 23.5% | 15.1% | 2.1 | |
| $27B | 38.7 | 34.3 | 72.5 | 37.7% | 15.8% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 1.9 | |
| $5B | -8.9 | — | — | 60.3% | -13.3% | -29.1% | -12.7% | — | |
| $11B | 61.8 | 47.5 | 72.0 | 29.4% | 19.7% | 32.2% | 90.6% | 0.0 | |
| $375M | 9.2 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 | |
| $9B | 23.6 | 13.3 | 17.0 | 47.8% | 13.7% | 15.5% | 16.4% | 1.4 | |
| $6B | -10.7 | 10.7 | — | 29.4% | 8.1% | -16.9% | 9.0% | 3.9 | |
| $16B | 99.2 | 34.4 | 58.4 | 38.3% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.8 | |
| $79B | 34.9 | 18.1 | 29.6 | 52.8% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 2.7 | |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.7 | 32.7% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Hubbell Incorporated's current P/E ratio is 29.8x. The historical average is 20.6x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
Hubbell Incorporated's current EV/EBITDA is 20.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.1x.
Hubbell Incorporated's return on equity (ROE) is 24.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 18.1%.
Based on historical data, Hubbell Incorporated is trading at a P/E of 29.8x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Hubbell Incorporated's current dividend yield is 1.09% with a payout ratio of 32.3%.
Hubbell Incorporated has 35.5% gross margin and 20.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Hubbell Incorporated's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.