GEN Gen Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Gen Digital stock stands at 27.83 as of Dec 20, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1 and the stock price of $27.83 per share. An increase of 29% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.6 of the last four quarters.
GEN PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Gen Digital has been 30.51. The current 27.83 P/E ratio is 9% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GEN's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2019 quarter at 459.8, with a price of $22.99 and an EPS of $0.05. The Apr 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 2.89, with a price of $18.29 and an EPS of $6.32.
Gen Digital PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 3,191.34% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -99.37% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.09 | 196.03% |
| 2023 | 7.8 | -58.31% |
| 2022 | 18.71 | -17.9% |
| 2021 | 22.79 | 688.58% |
| 2020 | 2.89 | -99.37% |
| 2019 | 459.8 | 3,191.34% |
| 2018 | 13.97 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 4.96 | -73.25% |
| 2015 | 18.54 | 20.86% |
GEN average PE ratio chart
GEN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
GEN PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer ENSG, GEN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SEM's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SEM Select Medical Holdings Corp | 8.91 | $2.47B |
| GEN Gen Digital Inc | 27.83 | $17.15B |
| ENSG Ensign Group Inc | 31.74 | $7.71B |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc | N/A | $1.02B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gen Digital's PE ratio?
GEN's price to earnings ratio is 27.83 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gen Digital (GEN)?
The average PE ratio for GEN stock over the past 3 years is 16.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gen Digital (GEN)?
The average PE ratio for GEN stock over the past 5 years is 15.18.
What is the highest PE ratio for GEN?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 459.8.
How does the current PE ratio for GEN compare to its historical average?
GEN's current price to earnings ratio is 9% below its 10-year historical average.
How is GEN's PE ratio calculated (Gen Digital PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Gen Digital's share price is $27.83. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1. Therefore, Gen Digital's PE ratio for today is 27.83. PE RATIO(27.83) = STOCK PRICE($27.83) / TTM EPS($1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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