AVAV AeroVironment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for AeroVironment stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 102.61. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.73 and the stock price of $177.52 per share.
AVAV PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of AeroVironment for the last ten years is 133.05. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 102.61 is 23% less 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.96 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 113.78 | 226.67% |
| 2020 | 34.83 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 34.28 | -52.2% |
| 2018 | 71.71 | 43.08% |
| 2017 | 50.12 | -32.32% |
| 2016 | 74.05 | -62.4% |
| 2015 | 196.92 | 255.71% |
AVAV average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVAV's PE ratio is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
AVAV PE vs peers
When compared to its peer AIR, AVAV's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than LMT's and GD's. AeroVironment's current PE ratio of 102.61 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 19.83.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | 11.69 | $8.1B |
| TXT Textron Inc | 16.69 | $14.3B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 17.98 | $118.17B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 20.16 | $73.72B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 30.85 | $72.96B |
| AVAV AeroVironment Inc | 102.57 | $5B |
| AIR Aar Corp | 256.11 | $2.58B |
| SPR Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc | N/A | $3.99B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $108.45B |
Frequently asked questions
What is AeroVironment's PE ratio?
AVAV's price to earnings ratio is 102.61 as of Jan 21, 2025.
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 242.66.
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 23% lower 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 (Jan 21, 2025), AeroVironment's share price is $177.52. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $1.73. Therefore, AeroVironment's price to earnings ratio for today is 102.61. PE RATIO(102.61) = STOCK PRICE($177.52) / TTM EPS($1.73)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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