AVAV AeroVironment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current P/E ratio for AeroVironment stock as of Aug 6, 2025 is 168.65. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.56 and the stock price of $263.1 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 46% from its last 4 quarters average of 115.2.
AVAV PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of AeroVironment for the last ten years is 129.49. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 168.65 is 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97.13 | 33.13% | $151.52 | $1.56 |
| 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 |
AeroVironment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 97.13 | -36.99% | $151.52 | $1.56 |
| 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 |
AVAV Price vs fair value
AVAV average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVAV's PE ratio is above its 3 and 10-year averages, but it is under its 5-year average.
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 168.65 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 20.86.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TXT Textron Inc | 17.26 | $13.75B |
| HII Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | 19.86 | $10.41B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 20.74 | $84B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 21.58 | $84B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 24.06 | $100.33B |
| AVAV AeroVironment Inc | 165.17 | $11.77B |
| AIR Aar Corp | 204.97 | $2.57B |
| SPR Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc | N/A | $4.68B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $171.64B |
Frequently asked questions
What is AeroVironment's PE ratio?
AVAV's price to earnings ratio is 168.65 as of Aug 6, 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 106.78.
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 281.63.
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 30% 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 (Aug 6, 2025), AeroVironment's share price is $263.1. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2025 is $1.56. Therefore, AeroVironment's price to earnings ratio for today is 168.65. PE RATIO(168.65) = STOCK PRICE($263.1) / TTM EPS($1.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.