ICLR Icon PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Icon stock stands at 23.48 as of Nov 21, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $9.06 and the stock price of $212.76 per share. A decrease of 36% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 36.6 of the last four quarters.
ICLR PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Icon has been 32.52. The current 23.48 P/E ratio is 28% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, ICLR's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2021 quarter at 135.83, with a price of $309.7 and an EPS of $2.28. The Dec 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 15.83, with a price of $75.2 and an EPS of $4.75.
Icon PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 331.89% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -76.93% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.95 | 21.13% |
| 2022 | 31.33 | -76.93% |
| 2021 | 135.83 | 331.89% |
| 2020 | 31.45 | 25.1% |
| 2019 | 25.14 | 15.96% |
| 2018 | 21.68 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 21.57 | 36.26% |
| 2016 | 15.83 | -16.86% |
| 2015 | 19.04 | 4.56% |
| 2014 | 18.21 | -23.87% |
ICLR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ICLR is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ICLR PE vs peers
ICLR's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock CRL.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ICLR Icon Plc | 23.48 | $17.57B |
| CRL Charles River Laboratories International Inc | 24.12 | $9.93B |
| SCYX Scynexis Inc | N/A | $45.16M |
| RDUS Radius Recycling Inc | N/A | $553.5M |
| CTLT Catalent Inc | N/A | $10.83B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Icon's PE ratio?
ICLR's price to earnings ratio is 23.48 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Icon (ICLR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ICLR stock is 52.64.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Icon (ICLR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ICLR stock is 44.69.
What is the highest PE ratio for ICLR?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 135.83.
How does the current PE ratio for ICLR compare to its historical average?
ICLR's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
How is ICLR's PE ratio calculated (Icon 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Icon's share price is $212.76. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.06. Therefore, Icon's PE ratio for today is 23.48. PE RATIO(23.48) = STOCK PRICE($212.76) / TTM EPS($9.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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