ALTR Altair Engineering PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Altair Engineering stock stands at 656.12 as of Mar 20, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.17 and the stock price of $111.54 per share. An increase of 40% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 470.3 of the past four quarters.
ALTR PE ratio history
Over the last seven years, the average PE ratio of Altair Engineering has been 1038.15. The current 656.12 price-to-earnings ratio is 37% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last seven years, ALTR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2019 quarter at 4,039, with a price of $40.39 and an EPS of $0.01. The Dec 2018 quarter saw the lowest point at 119.91, with a price of $27.58 and an EPS of $0.23.
Altair Engineering PE ratio by year
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 641.82 | N/A | $109.11 | $0.17 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $84.15 | -$0.11 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $45.47 | -$0.55 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $77.32 | -$0.12 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $58.18 | -$0.14 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $35.91 | -$0.11 |
| 2018 | 119.91 | N/A | $27.58 | $0.23 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $23.92 | -$1.94 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.21 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.23 |
Altair Engineering PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 641.82 | 175.52% | $109.11 | $0.17 |
| Sep 2024 | 232.95 | -19.25% | $95.51 | $0.41 |
| Jun 2024 | 288.47 | -59.82% | $98.08 | $0.34 |
| Mar 2024 | 717.92 | N/A | $86.15 | $0.12 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $84.15 | -$0.11 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $62.56 | -$0.2 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $75.84 | -$0.57 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $72.11 | -$0.72 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $45.47 | -$0.55 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $44.22 | -$0.72 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $52.5 | -$0.41 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $64.4 | -$0.16 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $77.32 | -$0.12 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $68.94 | -$0.07 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $68.97 | -$0.08 |
ALTR average PE ratio chart
ALTR PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks IBM and TXN, ALTR's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TXN Texas Instruments Inc | 34.18 | $163.04B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 37.29 | $226.15B |
| LSCC Lattice Semiconductor Corp | 137.95 | $8.37B |
| ALTR Altair Engineering Inc | 657.35 | $9.59B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $105.05B |
| QUIK QUICKLOGIC Corp | N/A | $82.36M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Altair Engineering's PE ratio?
As of Mar 20, 2025, ALTR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 656.12.
What is the highest PE ratio for ALTR?
Over the last seven years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 4,039 in the Jun 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ALTR compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of ALTR is 37% lower than the 7-year historical average.
Why is Altair Engineering's PE ratio so high?
ALTR's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is ALTR's PE ratio calculated (Altair Engineering PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 20, 2025), Altair Engineering's share price is $111.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.17. Therefore, Altair Engineering's price to earnings ratio for today is 656.12. PE RATIO(656.12) = STOCK PRICE($111.54) / TTM EPS($0.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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