Parker-Hannifin (PH): analysis in plain words
Is Parker-Hannifin cheap or expensive? How it makes money, whether it grows and its risks, explained in plain words and with its official accounts.
Parker-Hannifin (PH) is listed on the NYSE and we classify it in industrials. Below are its key dated figures, how it makes money, how it compares with its sector, what works for and against Parker-Hannifin according to those figures, and the questions people ask most about the stock. No buy or sell tips.
Parker-Hannifin (PH) key figures as of November 4, 2026
| Figure | Value | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $910.19 | Last price on November 4, 2026 |
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 32.0x | Price over earnings per share |
| Revenue growth | +9.8% | Latest quarter vs the same quarter a year earlier |
| Net margin (TTM) | 17.0% | Profit for every 100 of sales |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 1.5x | Years of operating profit to repay debt |
| Dividend yield | 0.85% | Annual dividend over price |
| Market cap | $114.8 billion | What the stock market values it at |
The Parker-Hannifin figures come from Yahoo Finance, the same source the Fintols analysis uses, retrieved on November 4, 2026. Any PH figure that is not available shows as N/A: we do not estimate it.
How Parker-Hannifin makes money
Parker-Hannifin makes motion and control components, including hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration and seals for industrial machinery, along with aircraft parts. Diversified Industrial, split into North America and International, is the larger segment, while Aerospace Systems sells to aircraft makers and to the aftermarket that maintains planes in service.
Over the last 12 months, Parker-Hannifin brought in revenue of $21.5 billion. For every 100 it sells, Parker-Hannifin keeps 37.5 after the direct cost of what it sells (gross margin) and 23.5 after all operating costs (operating margin). With 59,850 full-time employees, that is about $359,000 of revenue per employee.
Parker-Hannifin against its sector
To know whether a Parker-Hannifin figure is high or low you have to put it next to similar companies. This table compares Parker-Hannifin with the median of the 20 industrials companies Fintols covers, with data as of November 4, 2026.
| Figure | Parker-Hannifin | industrials median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 32.0x | 27.3x (20) |
| Revenue growth | +9.8% | +9.8% (20) |
| Net margin | 17.0% | 13.0% (20) |
| Dividend yield | 0.85% | 1.60% (20) |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 1.5x | 2.1x (20) |
In short, against the typical industrials company, Parker-Hannifin trades on a higher P/E, earns a wider margin and pays a lower dividend yield. By size, Parker-Hannifin ranks number 6 of 15 industrials companies quoted in USD on Fintols.
The bull case for Parker-Hannifin
What works in favour of Parker-Hannifin, according to its figures as of November 4, 2026:
- Analysts expect Parker-Hannifin earnings to rise: its P/E on the next 12 months of estimated earnings is 22.9x, below the current 32.0x.
- Parker-Hannifin earns 25.1% a year on its shareholders' money (return on equity).
- Parker-Hannifin grew sales +9.8% in its latest quarter against the same quarter a year earlier, while the median industrials company Fintols tracks grew +9.8%.
The main risk for Parker-Hannifin
The Parker-Hannifin figures as of November 4, 2026 show no clear red flag (no heavy debt, no losses, no falling sales). Its main risk is the one built into its business: the economic cycle: when industry and trade slow, its orders fall.
Frequently asked questions about Parker-Hannifin
Is it a good time to buy Parker-Hannifin stock?
Fintols does not tell you whether to buy or sell Parker-Hannifin, and nobody knows what the price will do tomorrow. What we can show you is where it stands today. As of November 4, 2026, Parker-Hannifin stock trades at $910.19, 17% below its 52-week high ($1,099.94) and 21% above its low ($755.10). Its P/E is 32.0x against a industrials median of 27.3x, and 22.9x on the earnings analysts expect over the next 12 months. With Parker-Hannifin, as with any stock, timing matters less than understanding the business, investing for the long run and not betting everything on a single company.
Does Parker-Hannifin pay a dividend?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, Parker-Hannifin pays $8.00 per share a year, which at today's price is a yield of 0.85%. It uses 26% of its profit to pay it, which leaves room to keep paying it if profit dips. Its average dividend yield over the last five years is 1.10%. The industrials median on Fintols is 1.60%.
Is Parker-Hannifin stock expensive?
It depends on what you compare it with. On P/E, Parker-Hannifin trades at 32.0x its last 12 months of earnings: more expensive than the industrials median (27.3x). Including its debt, Parker-Hannifin is valued at 22.5x its EBITDA (EV/EBITDA). A high P/E alone does not make Parker-Hannifin expensive: it can be justified if earnings grow fast, and a low one can reflect a business in trouble.
Who are Parker-Hannifin's competitors?
On Fintols we compare Parker-Hannifin with ADP, Eaton and Emerson, which are also in industrials. As of November 4, 2026, ADP is worth $119.8 billion and trades on a P/E of 26.9; Eaton is worth $137.2 billion and trades on a P/E of 35.3; Emerson is worth $95.1 billion and trades on a P/E of 37.3. Each has a side-by-side comparison with Parker-Hannifin below.
Parker-Hannifin competitors
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