What is HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)'s PEG ratio?

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) has a PEG ratio of 0.65 (Potentially Undervalued), based on a PE ratio of 13.6 and expected EPS growth of 20.9% (5-Year EPS CAGR).

Is HCA undervalued based on its PEG ratio?

A PEG below 1.0 is conventionally read as potentially undervalued, 1.0–2.0 as fairly valued, and above 2.0 as potentially overvalued relative to growth. At 0.65, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) screens as "Potentially Undervalued". PEG is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/HCA.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) PEG Ratio

Potentially Undervalued

PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?

0.65

PEG Ratio

0.65

Growth Rate Source

Good Data Quality5-Year EPS CAGR

Current Price

$404.98

TTM EPS

$29.87

P/E Ratio

13.56

Growth Rate

20.9%

5-Year EPS CAGR

Sector

Healthcare

Medical - Care Facilities

Calculated

8/18/2026

9:45:57 AM

Peer Comparison

Sample Size

6 peers

Industry Median PEG

1.07

25th Percentile

0.62

75th Percentile

1.96

HCA PEG (0.65) vs Industry Median (1.07): 39% discount

Symbol	Company	PEG	P/E	Growth	vs HCA
UHS	Universal Health Services, Inc.	0.40	6.5	16.2%	-38%
THC	Tenet Healthcare Corporation	0.62	10.2	16.4%	-4%
ADUS	Addus HomeCare Corporation	0.94	18.5	19.6%	+45%
EHC	Encompass Health Corporation	1.21	17.3	14.4%	+85%
ENSG	The Ensign Group, Inc.	1.96	26.4	13.5%	+201%

How to Interpret PEG Ratio

PEG < 1.0 — Potentially Undervalued. The stock may be priced below its earnings growth rate, suggesting a potential buying opportunity.

PEG 1.0–2.0 — Fairly Valued. The stock price is roughly in line with its earnings growth. A PEG of 1.0 is often considered "fair value."

PEG > 2.0 — Potentially Overvalued. The stock may be priced above what its earnings growth justifies.

Limitations:PEG ratios are less reliable for financial firms (earnings driven by interest margins), companies with negative/zero earnings growth, and hypergrowth companies (>100% growth) where the ratio may appear misleadingly low. Always use PEG alongside other valuation metrics.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) PEG Ratio

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