Hubbell (HUBB) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Hubbell (HUBB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Hubbell (HUBB)
Profile Item	HUBB
Name	Hubbell Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Electrical Equipment
GICS Sub-Industry	Electrical Components & Equipment
Market Capitalization	22.69 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	June 5, 1972
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

HUBB

GSPC

Hubbell (HUBB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Hubbell (HUBB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Hubbell (HUBB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	-2.60%	6.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	17.51%	17.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	18.15%	9.09%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

HUBB

GSPC

Hubbell (HUBB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Hubbell (HUBB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.90%	44.38%
Beta (5Y)	0.82	1.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-32.65%	-49.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. HUBB is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.21	0.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.28	0.09

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) posts ROE of 23.43%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

23.43%

Group distribution

Max: 40.55%
HUBB: 23.43%
Q3: 19.29%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

Largest peers

GEV: 93.04%
CAT: 56.14%
GE: 50.17%
HUBB: 23.43%
DE: 18.24%
RTX: 12.85%
BA: --

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) keeps 13.78% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

13.78%

Group distribution

Max: 27.47%
HUBB: 13.78%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

Largest peers

GEV: 23.54%
GE: 17.31%
CAT: 15.21%
HUBB: 13.78%
DE: 10.17%
RTX: 8.75%
BA: 8.07%

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) turns 20.52% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

20.52%

Group distribution

Max: 36.60%
HUBB: 20.52%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

Largest peers

HUBB: 20.52%
CAT: 20.19%
GE: 18.49%
RTX: 15.54%
DE: 13.37%
GEV: 12.77%
BA: 0.30%

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	23.43%	12.12%
ROA (TTM)	8.53%	5.29%
Net Margin (TTM)	13.78%	6.30%
Operating Margin (TTM)	20.52%	11.12%
Gross Margin (TTM)	35.02%	29.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Hubbell (HUBB) grew revenue 3.84%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Hubbell (HUBB): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Hubbell (HUBB) grew earnings per share 15.10%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Hubbell (HUBB): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	3.84%	8.11%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.71%	6.45%
EPS Growth (YoY)	15.10%	5.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	20.60%	7.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Hubbell (HUBB) has current ratio of 1.53, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.53

Group distribution

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
HUBB: 1.53
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

Largest peers

DE: 2.13
HUBB: 1.53
CAT: 1.42
BA: 1.13
RTX: 1.05
GE: 0.98
GEV: 0.83

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Hubbell (HUBB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.29

Group distribution

Max: 2.33
HUBB: 1.29
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

BA: 7.39
DE: 2.30
CAT: 2.10
HUBB: 1.29
GE: 1.16
RTX: 0.55
GEV: 0.30

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.53	2.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.29	0.60
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.09	1.78

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) has dividend yield of 1.36%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

1.36%

Group distribution

Max: 2.66%
HUBB: 1.36%
Q3: 1.14%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RTX: 1.47%
HUBB: 1.36%
CAT: 1.13%
DE: 0.98%
GE: 0.56%
GEV: 0.26%
BA: 0.00%

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) has payout ratio of 33.31%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

33.31%

Group distribution

Max: 67.39%
HUBB: 33.31%
Q3: 28.02%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RTX: 45.85%
DE: 36.02%
HUBB: 33.31%
CAT: 24.18%
GE: 20.23%
GEV: 4.59%
BA: 0.00%

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.36%	0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	33.31%	6.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) trades at P/E ratio of 25.19, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

25.19

Group distribution

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
HUBB: 25.19
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

Largest peers

DE: 37.33
GE: 36.94
RTX: 30.82
HUBB: 25.19
CAT: 21.92
GEV: 20.32
BA: 17.89

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Hubbell (HUBB) trades at 3.44 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

3.44

Group distribution

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
HUBB: 3.44
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

GE: 6.38
GEV: 4.65
DE: 3.78
HUBB: 3.44
CAT: 3.29
RTX: 2.66
BA: 1.45

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Hubbell (HUBB) trades at 5.53 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

HUBB

Capital Goods industry group

5.53

Group distribution

Max: 9.66
HUBB: 5.53
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

Largest peers

BA: 20.99
GE: 19.06
GEV: 18.00
CAT: 11.90
DE: 6.47
HUBB: 5.53
RTX: 3.69

Where Hubbell (HUBB) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Hubbell (HUBB) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: HUBB	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	25.19	25.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.44	2.15
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.53	3.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.44%	3.03%