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DSGX Descartes Systems Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Descartes Systems Group stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 70.08. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.42 and the stock price of $99.52 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 16% from its last 4 quarters average of 60.2.

DSGX PE ratio history

How has DSGX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Descartes Systems Group for the last ten years is 76.47. The current P/E ratio of 70.08 is 8% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, DSGX's PE ratio peaked in the Jul 2020 quarter at 112.66, when the price was $56.33 and the EPS was $0.5. The lowest point was in the Oct 2023 quarter, when it reached 53.49 with a price of $72.21 and an EPS of $1.35.

Average
76.47
Median
73.15
Minimum
53.49
Maximum
112.66

Descartes Systems Group PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 31.44% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -27.56% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2024 64.4 6.71%
2023 60.35 -15.41%
2022 71.34 -27.56%
2021 98.48 -1.1%
2020 99.58 31.44%
2019 75.76 -6.47%
2018 81 14.93%
2017 70.48 6.9%
2016 65.93 -9.62%
2015 72.95 -23.91%

DSGX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of DSGX for the past years

The current PE ratio of DSGX is higher than the 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
65.57
5-year avg
77.65
10-year avg
76.47
15-year avg
64.01

DSGX PE vs peers

What is DSGX's PE ratio compared to its peers

DSGX's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock MANH, but it is higher than ORCL's and AMSWA's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
AMSWA American Software Inc 30.94 $350.11M
ORCL Oracle Corp 36.39 $383.09B
DSGX Descartes Systems Group Inc 70.77 $8.58B
MANH Manhattan Associates Inc 83.37 $15.91B

Frequently asked questions

What is Descartes Systems Group's PE ratio?

DSGX's price to earnings ratio is 70.08 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Descartes Systems Group (DSGX)?

As an average over the last 3 years, DSGX stock has a PE ratio of 65.57.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Descartes Systems Group (DSGX)?

As an average over the last 5 years, DSGX stock has a PE ratio of 77.65.

What is the highest PE ratio for DSGX?

Over the last ten years, the Jul 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 112.66.

How does the current PE ratio for DSGX compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of DSGX is 8% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Descartes Systems Group's PE ratio so high?

DSGX's PE ratio of 70.08 is considered high because the company's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings.

How is DSGX's PE ratio calculated (Descartes Systems Group PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Descartes Systems Group's share price is $99.52. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2024 is $1.42. Therefore, Descartes Systems Group's PE ratio for today is 70.08. PE RATIO(70.08) = STOCK PRICE($99.52) / TTM EPS($1.42)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.