AVGO Broadcom PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the Broadcom stock's PE ratio is 78.02. This results from the current EPS of $2.16 and stock price of $168.52. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 24% from the past four quarters average of 102.1.
AVGO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Broadcom has averaged 48.56 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 78.02 is 61% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, AVGO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jul 2017 quarter at 208.64, when the stock price was $25.04 and the EPS was $0.12. The lowest value was in the Nov 2018 quarter, when it reached 7.53 with a price of $22.08 and an EPS of $2.93.
Broadcom PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 479.28% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -87.49% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 133.01 | 437.85% | $168.92 | $1.27 |
| 2023 | 24.73 | 43.28% | $83.84 | $3.39 |
| 2022 | 17.26 | -49.03% | $47.29 | $2.74 |
| 2021 | 33.86 | -36.08% | $53.17 | $1.57 |
| 2020 | 52.97 | 21.44% | $34.96 | $0.66 |
| 2019 | 43.62 | 479.28% | $29.66 | $0.68 |
| 2018 | 7.53 | -87.49% | $22.08 | $2.93 |
| 2017 | 60.21 | N/A | $25.29 | $0.42 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $16.94 | -$0.48 |
| 2015 | 23.68 | -69.8% | $12.31 | $0.52 |
| 2014 | 78.41 | 285.69% | $8.63 | $0.11 |
| 2013 | 20.33 | 38.21% | $4.47 | $0.22 |
| 2012 | 14.71 | 0.75% | $3.38 | $0.23 |
| 2011 | 14.6 | 0.55% | $3.36 | $0.23 |
| 2010 | 14.52 | N/A | $2.47 | $0.17 |
Broadcom PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 102.44 | -22.98% | $221.27 | $2.16 |
| Nov 2024 | 133.01 | 10.98% | $168.92 | $1.27 |
| Aug 2024 | 119.85 | 125.07% | $143.82 | $1.2 |
| May 2024 | 53.25 | 20.91% | $127.81 | $2.4 |
| Feb 2024 | 44.04 | 78.08% | $122.43 | $2.78 |
| Oct 2023 | 24.73 | -8.2% | $83.84 | $3.39 |
| Jul 2023 | 26.94 | 41.05% | $89.98 | $3.34 |
| Apr 2023 | 19.1 | -1.09% | $62.65 | $3.28 |
| Jan 2023 | 19.31 | 11.88% | $59.1 | $3.06 |
| Oct 2022 | 17.26 | -22.64% | $47.29 | $2.74 |
| Jul 2022 | 22.31 | -15.49% | $53.55 | $2.4 |
| May 2022 | 26.4 | -13.75% | $55.44 | $2.1 |
| Jan 2022 | 30.61 | -9.6% | $56.01 | $1.83 |
| Oct 2021 | 33.86 | -1.66% | $53.17 | $1.57 |
| Aug 2021 | 34.43 | -14.71% | $48.54 | $1.41 |
AVGO average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVGO's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
AVGO PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks IBM and TXN, AVGO's PE ratio stands higher. Broadcom's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 33.51.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STM ST Microelectronics | 12.59 | $19.56B |
| SWKS Skyworks Solutions Inc | 19.7 | $10.39B |
| TXN Texas Instruments Inc | 33.97 | $162.03B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 38.28 | $232.13B |
| ADI Analog Devices Inc | 63.03 | $98.79B |
| AVGO Broadcom Inc | 78.02 | $792.37B |
| VSH Vishay Intertechnology Inc | N/A | $2.12B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadcom's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AVGO stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 78.02.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Broadcom (AVGO)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for AVGO stock is 50.72.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Broadcom (AVGO)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for AVGO stock is 47.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for AVGO?
In the last ten years, the Jul 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 208.64.
How does the current PE ratio for AVGO compare to its historical average?
AVGO's price to earnings ratio is currently 61% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Broadcom's PE ratio so high?
AVGO's PE ratio of 78.02 is considered high because the company's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings.
How is AVGO's PE ratio calculated (Broadcom PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Broadcom's stock price is $168.52. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $2.16. Therefore, Broadcom's P/E ratio for today is 78.02. PE RATIO(78.02) = STOCK PRICE($168.52) / TTM EPS($2.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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