AZN Astrazeneca PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Astrazeneca stock as of Apr 25, 2025 is 30.65. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.27 and the stock price of $69.57 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 10% from its last 4 quarters average of 34.1.
AZN PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Astrazeneca for the last ten years is 82.75. The current P/E ratio of 30.65 is 63% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, AZN's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2021 quarter at 1,456.25, when the price was $58.25 and the EPS was $0.04. The lowest point was in the Dec 2016 quarter, when it reached 19.65 with a price of $27.32 and an EPS of $1.39.
Astrazeneca PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 3,453.56% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -95.61% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.86 | -17.73% | $65.52 | $2.27 |
| 2023 | 35.08 | -45.15% | $67.35 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | 63.96 | -95.61% | $67.8 | $1.06 |
| 2021 | 1,456.25 | 3,453.56% | $58.25 | $0.04 |
| 2020 | 40.98 | -57.26% | $49.99 | $1.22 |
| 2019 | 95.88 | 114.59% | $49.86 | $0.52 |
| 2018 | 44.68 | 53.22% | $37.98 | $0.85 |
| 2017 | 29.16 | 48.4% | $34.7 | $1.19 |
| 2016 | 19.65 | -35.17% | $27.32 | $1.39 |
| 2015 | 30.31 | -57.8% | $33.95 | $1.12 |
| 2014 | 71.82 | 146.8% | $35.19 | $0.49 |
| 2013 | 29.1 | 205.35% | $29.69 | $1.02 |
| 2012 | 9.53 | 50.32% | $23.64 | $2.48 |
| 2011 | 6.34 | -23.15% | $23.15 | $3.65 |
| 2010 | 8.25 | -8.64% | $23.1 | $2.8 |
Astrazeneca PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 28.86 | -22.21% | $65.52 | $2.27 |
| Sep 2024 | 37.1 | -1.07% | $77.91 | $2.1 |
| Jun 2024 | 37.5 | 13.46% | $77.99 | $2.08 |
| Mar 2024 | 33.05 | -5.79% | $67.75 | $2.05 |
| Dec 2023 | 35.08 | -1.57% | $67.35 | $1.92 |
| Sep 2023 | 35.64 | -0.89% | $67.72 | $1.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 35.96 | -21.24% | $71.57 | $1.99 |
| Mar 2023 | 45.66 | -28.61% | $69.41 | $1.52 |
| Dec 2022 | 63.96 | -34.69% | $67.8 | $1.06 |
| Sep 2022 | 97.93 | N/A | $54.84 | $0.56 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $66.07 | -$0.53 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $66.34 | -$0.43 |
| Dec 2021 | 1,456.25 | 1,476.03% | $58.25 | $0.04 |
| Sep 2021 | 92.4 | 122.12% | $60.06 | $0.65 |
| Jun 2021 | 41.6 | 27.18% | $59.9 | $1.44 |
AZN average PE ratio chart
Currently, AZN's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AZN PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer LLY, AZN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than JNJ's and ABT's. Astrazeneca's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 23.86.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BIIB Biogen Inc | 10.6 | $17.4B |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 12.24 | $209B |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 16.14 | $129.9B |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 16.8 | $223.47B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 17.06 | $371.93B |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | 17.87 | $97.48B |
| NVS Novartis AG | 18.94 | $221.49B |
| AZN Astrazeneca plc | 30.65 | $215.74B |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 75.22 | $838.69B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Astrazeneca's PE ratio?
AZN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.65 as of Apr 25, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Astrazeneca (AZN)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for AZN stock is 45.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Astrazeneca (AZN)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for AZN stock is 131.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for AZN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 1,456.25 in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AZN compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of AZN is 63% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is AZN's PE ratio calculated (Astrazeneca PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 25, 2025), Astrazeneca's share price is $69.57. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.27. Therefore, Astrazeneca's PE ratio for today is 30.65. PE RATIO(30.65) = STOCK PRICE($69.57) / TTM EPS($2.27)
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