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PE Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)

Definition

The PE ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. It indicates how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings — a key valuation metric.

Formula

PE Ratio = Stock Price / Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Example

If a stock trades at $150 with EPS of $10, the PE ratio is 15x. This means investors pay $15 for every $1 of earnings. The S&P 500 average PE is approximately 18-22x.

Market Context

46.0x Market Average
0.0x Lowest
13138.0x Highest
6430 Stocks Tracked

Live Market Data — PE Ratio

Data as of May 19, 2026 — updates daily

# Symbol Company PE Ratio Forward PE EPS Price
1 JFU 9F Inc. 2.0x 2.09 3.96 USD
2 RENT Rent the Runway Inc. Cla… 2.0x -0.2x 1.88 4.47 USD
3 MLGO MicroAlgo Inc. Ordinary … 2.0x 2.12 3.73 USD
4 ETG.DE EnviTec Biogas AG 2.1x 9.86 21.00 EUR
5 VTLE Vital Energy Inc. Common… 2.1x 2.2x -35.14 17.93 USD
6 LASA.NS Lasa Supergenerics Limit… 2.1x 3.70 7.98 INR
7 6NF.F NewPrinces S.p.A. 2.1x 7.86 16.84 EUR
8 ALWEC.PA We.Connect SA 2.1x 12.72 26.50 EUR
9 BCG.NS Brightcom Group Limited 2.1x 4.34 9.09 INR
10 ALL-PB The Allstate Corporation 2.2x 25.88 USD

Traps & Pitfalls

Low PE in cyclical industries (airlines, oil, mining) often means peak earnings, not a bargain. When the cycle turns, earnings collapse and that "cheap" 8x PE becomes a 40x overnight.

Negative earnings make PE meaningless. When EPS is negative, there is no PE ratio — use Price-to-Sales or Price-to-Book instead.

PE ignores debt. Two companies with identical PE ratios can have vastly different risk profiles if one carries 5x more debt. Check Enterprise Value/EBITDA for a leverage-adjusted view.

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S&P 500 average PE: ~21x. Tech: 25-40x, Utilities: 12-16x, Banks: 8-14x. Always compare within the same sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good PE ratio?

It depends on the sector and growth rate. The S&P 500 average is 18-22x. Tech companies often trade at 25-40x, while utilities may be 12-16x. Always compare PE within the same industry.

Why do some stocks have no PE ratio?

A company with negative earnings (losses) has no meaningful PE ratio. In these cases, use Price-to-Sales or Price-to-Book for valuation.