AVAV AeroVironment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current P/E ratio for AeroVironment stock as of May 16, 2025 is 140.25. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.17 and the stock price of $164.09 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 28% from its last 4 quarters average of 109.2.
AVAV PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of AeroVironment for the last ten years is 130.73. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 140.25 is 7% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AVAV's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jul 2022 quarter at 1,732.8, when the price was $86.64 and the EPS was $0.05. The lowest point was recorded in the Jan 2019 quarter, when it reached 31.73 with a price of $78.7 and an EPS of $2.48.
AeroVironment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 255.71% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -62.4% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.96 | N/A | $159.79 | $2.19 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $100.69 | -$7.04 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $80.32 | -$0.17 |
| 2021 | 113.78 | 226.67% | $110.37 | $0.97 |
| 2020 | 34.83 | 1.6% | $60.26 | $1.73 |
| 2019 | 34.28 | -52.2% | $68.56 | $2 |
| 2018 | 71.71 | 43.08% | $54.5 | $0.76 |
| 2017 | 50.12 | -32.32% | $28.57 | $0.57 |
| 2016 | 74.05 | -62.4% | $28.88 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | 196.92 | 255.71% | $25.6 | $0.13 |
| 2014 | 55.36 | 34.4% | $33.77 | $0.61 |
| 2013 | 41.19 | 137.13% | $19.36 | $0.47 |
| 2012 | 17.37 | -27.26% | $24.32 | $1.4 |
| 2011 | 23.88 | -11.52% | $28.65 | $1.2 |
| 2010 | 26.99 | 31.21% | $26.18 | $0.97 |
AeroVironment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 154.15 | 20.72% | $180.36 | $1.17 |
| Oct 2024 | 127.69 | 55.74% | $220.9 | $1.73 |
| Jul 2024 | 81.99 | 12.38% | $173.82 | $2.12 |
| Apr 2024 | 72.96 | N/A | $159.79 | $2.19 |
| Jan 2024 | N/A | N/A | $122.1 | -$4.41 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $113.93 | -$4.94 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $95.03 | -$5.87 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $100.69 | -$7.04 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $88.6 | -$0.35 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $90.14 | -$0.32 |
| Jul 2022 | 1,732.8 | N/A | $86.64 | $0.05 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $80.32 | -$0.17 |
| Jan 2022 | N/A | N/A | $53.78 | -$0.02 |
| Oct 2021 | N/A | N/A | $89.11 | -$0.01 |
| Jul 2021 | N/A | N/A | $101.1 | -$0.02 |
AVAV Price vs fair value
AVAV average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVAV's PE ratio is above its 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.
AVAV PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks LMT and GD, AVAV's PE ratio is higher. AeroVironment's current PE ratio of 140.25 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 18.34.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | 16.57 | $9.03B |
| TXT Textron Inc | 17.12 | $13.84B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 18.64 | $68.1B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 19.25 | $75.34B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 20.13 | $109.73B |
| AVAV AeroVironment Inc | 140.25 | $4.63B |
| SPR Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc | N/A | $4.44B |
| AIR Aar Corp | N/A | $2.26B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $155.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is AeroVironment's PE ratio?
AVAV's price to earnings ratio is 140.25 as of May 16, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for AeroVironment (AVAV)?
As an average over the last 3 years, AVAV stock has a PE ratio of 433.92.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for AeroVironment (AVAV)?
As an average over the last 5 years, AVAV stock has a PE ratio of 276.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for AVAV?
Over the last ten years, the Jul 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 1,732.8.
How does the current PE ratio for AVAV compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of AVAV is 7% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is AeroVironment's PE ratio so high?
AVAV's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is AVAV's PE ratio calculated (AeroVironment PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (May 16, 2025), AeroVironment's share price is $164.09. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $1.17. Therefore, AeroVironment's price to earnings ratio for today is 140.25. PE RATIO(140.25) = STOCK PRICE($164.09) / TTM EPS($1.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.