ANSS Ansys PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Ansys stock's PE ratio is 51.9. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.52 and stock price of $338.38. The PE ratio has decreased by 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 59.5.
ANSS PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Ansys has averaged 47.26 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 51.9 is 10% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, ANSS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2021 quarter at 76.84, when the price was $401.12 and the EPS was $5.22. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 28.65 with a price of $142.94 and an EPS of $4.99.
Ansys PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 67.61% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -47.77% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 56.99% |
| 2022 | 40.13 | -47.77% |
| 2021 | 76.84 | 6.66% |
| 2020 | 72.04 | 50.02% |
| 2019 | 48.02 | 67.61% |
| 2018 | 28.65 | -40.79% |
| 2017 | 48.39 | 59.6% |
| 2016 | 30.32 | -7.56% |
| 2015 | 32.8 | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 29.6 | -10.06% |
ANSS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ANSS is above its 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.
ANSS PE vs peers
When compared to its peers CDNS and ADSK, ANSS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SNPS's and GD's. Ansys's current PE ratio of 51.9 is more than the average of its peers, which is 46.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 19.82 | $72.49B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 27.79 | $38.65B |
| SNPS Synopsys Inc | 33.3 | $76.08B |
| ANSS Ansys Inc | 51.9 | $29.59B |
| ADSK Autodesk Inc | 58.8 | $64.1B |
| PTC Ptc Inc | 59.74 | $22.53B |
| CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc | 78.51 | $82.68B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ansys's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, ANSS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 51.9.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ansys (ANSS)?
The average PE ratio for ANSS stock over the past 3 years is 55.25.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ansys (ANSS)?
The average PE ratio for ANSS stock over the past 5 years is 57.9.
What is the highest PE ratio for ANSS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 76.84 in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ANSS compare to its historical average?
ANSS's price to earnings ratio is currently 10% above its 10-year historical average.
How is ANSS's PE ratio calculated (Ansys 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Ansys's share price is $338.38. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.52. Therefore, Ansys's price to earnings ratio for today is 51.9. PE RATIO(51.9) = STOCK PRICE($338.38) / TTM EPS($6.52)
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