Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) has a Graham intrinsic value of $72.50 per share. At $37.43 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 48% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 9.5% a year to $3.7B, with an average return on invested capital of -0.3%.

Graham intrinsic value
$72.50
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$37.43
Price vs Graham value
48% below
Market cap
$3.7B
Revenue (FY2025)
$3.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
9.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-0.3%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$116.6M

HP 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $3.7B -$163.7M -$1.66 $116.6M 0.1% 0.1%
FY2024 $2.7B $344.2M $3.43 $189.6M 16.5% 8.5%
FY2023 $2.9B $434.1M $4.16 $438.2M 19.6% 13.3%
FY2022 $2.0B $7.0M $0.05 -$17.0M 2.2% 0.7%
FY2021 $1.2B -$326.1M -$3.04 $54.3M -35.4% -10.2%
FY2020 $1.8B -$494.5M -$4.60 $398.1M -35.2% -12.9%
FY2019 $2.8B -$33.7M -$0.34 $397.3M 0.7% 0.3%
FY2018 $2.5B $482.7M $4.37 $77.9M 1.3% 0.7%
FY2017 $1.8B -$128.2M -$1.20 -$40.4M -9.6% -2.9%
FY2016 $1.6B -$56.8M -$0.54 $496.4M -1.6% -0.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 9.5% annually over the past decade.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -0.3% ROIC.

Over the decade, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $72.50 per share.

HP stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, HP's intrinsic value is about $72.50 per share.

Is HP stock undervalued?

At $37.43 (close on Oct 17, 2026), HP trades 48% below its Graham value of $72.50. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Helmerich & Payne, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.6B in fiscal 2016 to $3.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. Net income was -$163.7M in fiscal 2025.

Does Helmerich & Payne, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. generated $116.6M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 8 of the last 10 reported years.

What is HP's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -0.3%, and average return on equity was 0.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this HP data come from?

From Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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