AVAV AeroVironment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for AeroVironment stock as of Apr 25, 2025 is 127.85. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.17 and the stock price of $149.59 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 17% 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 133.18. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 127.85 is 4% 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 | 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 average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVAV's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-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 127.85 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 17.86.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TXT Textron Inc | 15.27 | $12.35B |
| HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | 16.19 | $8.85B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 18.64 | $68.11B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 18.65 | $73B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 20.53 | $111.91B |
| AVAV AeroVironment Inc | 127.85 | $4.22B |
| SPR Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc | N/A | $4.09B |
| AIR Aar Corp | N/A | $1.91B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $134.18B |
Frequently asked questions
What is AeroVironment's PE ratio?
AVAV's price to earnings ratio is 127.85 as of Apr 25, 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 252.56.
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 4% 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 (Apr 25, 2025), AeroVironment's share price is $149.59. 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 127.85. PE RATIO(127.85) = STOCK PRICE($149.59) / TTM EPS($1.17)
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