What is Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)'s PEG ratio?

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) has a PEG ratio of 3.83 (Potentially Overvalued), based on a PE ratio of 23.6 and expected EPS growth of 6.1% (5-Year EPS CAGR).

Is HLI 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 3.83, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) screens as "Potentially Overvalued". PEG is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/HLI.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) PEG Ratio

Potentially Overvalued

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

3.83

PEG Ratio

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies — earnings are driven by interest margins and provisions

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies

3.83

Growth Rate Source

Good Data Quality5-Year EPS CAGR

Current Price

$140.15

TTM EPS

$5.95

P/E Ratio

23.55

Growth Rate

6.1%

5-Year EPS CAGR

Sector

Financial Services

Investment - Banking & Investment Services

Calculated

8/18/2026

10:24:03 AM

Peer Comparison

Sample Size

4 peers

Industry Median PEG

3.58

25th Percentile

1.60

75th Percentile

7.91

HLI PEG (3.83) vs Industry Median (3.58): 7% premium

Symbol	Company	PEG	P/E	Growth	vs HLI
OPY	Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.	0.86	6.6	7.7%	-78%
EVR	Evercore Inc.	1.60	19.4	12.1%	-58%
PWP	Perella Weinberg Partners	5.56	57.2	10.3%	+45%
PIPR	Piper Sandler Companies	7.91	59.3	7.5%	+106%

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.

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