HOLX Hologic PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Hologic stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 21.01. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.35 and the stock price of $70.37 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 32% from its last 4 quarters average of 30.7.
HOLX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Hologic for the last ten years is 33.61. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 21.01 is 37% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, HOLX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2019 quarter at 163.63, when the price was $52.36 and the EPS was $0.32. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2021 quarter, when it reached 8.37 with a price of $65.89 and an EPS of $7.87.
Hologic PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 208.47% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -79.04% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.13 | -35.67% |
| 2023 | 37.51 | 208.47% |
| 2022 | 12.16 | 15.7% |
| 2021 | 10.51 | -30.76% |
| 2020 | 15.18 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 13.59 | -58.29% |
| 2016 | 32.58 | -61.72% |
| 2015 | 85.11 | -79.04% |
HOLX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of HOLX is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
HOLX PE vs peers
When compared to its peers JNJ and TMO, HOLX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than DGX's. Hologic's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 38.91.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DGX Quest Diagnostics Inc | 20.12 | $16.88B |
| HOLX Hologic Inc | 21.2 | $16.12B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 23.93 | $347.42B |
| GE General Electric Co | 32.78 | $203.66B |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 35.72 | $204.46B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 35.98 | $220.09B |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 40.63 | $69.07B |
| BSX Boston Scientific Corp | 82.95 | $149.15B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hologic's PE ratio?
HOLX's price to earnings ratio is 21.01 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hologic (HOLX)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for HOLX stock is 25.78.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hologic (HOLX)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for HOLX stock is 21.1.
What is the highest PE ratio for HOLX?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 163.63.
How does the current PE ratio for HOLX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of HOLX is 37% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is HOLX's PE ratio calculated (Hologic PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Hologic's share price is $70.37. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.35. Therefore, Hologic's price to earnings ratio for today is 21.01. PE RATIO(21.01) = STOCK PRICE($70.37) / TTM EPS($3.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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