MSFT Microsoft PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Microsoft stock stands at 33.77 as of May 9, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $12.99 and stock price of $438.73. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
MSFT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Microsoft has been 31.25. The current 33.77 price-to-earnings ratio is 8% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, MSFT's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 48.06, with a price of $85.54 and an EPS of $1.78. The Jun 2016 quarter saw the lowest point at 19.76, with a price of $51.17 and an EPS of $2.59.
Microsoft PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 118.95% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -42.84% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.69 | 7.59% | $446.95 | $11.86 |
| 2023 | 35.03 | 32.29% | $340.54 | $9.72 |
| 2022 | 26.48 | -20.62% | $256.83 | $9.7 |
| 2021 | 33.36 | -4.6% | $270.9 | $8.12 |
| 2020 | 34.97 | 33.37% | $203.51 | $5.82 |
| 2019 | 26.22 | -42.84% | $133.96 | $5.11 |
| 2018 | 45.87 | 118.95% | $98.61 | $2.15 |
| 2017 | 20.95 | 6.02% | $68.93 | $3.29 |
| 2016 | 19.76 | -33.31% | $51.17 | $2.59 |
| 2015 | 29.63 | 88.97% | $44.15 | $1.49 |
| 2014 | 15.68 | 18.43% | $41.7 | $2.66 |
| 2013 | 13.24 | -12.55% | $34.55 | $2.61 |
| 2012 | 15.14 | 59.03% | $30.59 | $2.02 |
| 2011 | 9.52 | -11.85% | $26 | $2.73 |
| 2010 | 10.8 | -25.93% | $23.01 | $2.13 |
Microsoft PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 28.9 | -14.5% | $375.39 | $12.99 |
| Dec 2024 | 33.8 | -4.41% | $421.5 | $12.47 |
| Sep 2024 | 35.36 | -6.18% | $430.3 | $12.17 |
| Jun 2024 | 37.69 | 3.83% | $446.95 | $11.86 |
| Mar 2024 | 36.3 | 7.14% | $420.72 | $11.59 |
| Dec 2023 | 33.88 | 11.15% | $376.04 | $11.1 |
| Sep 2023 | 30.48 | -12.99% | $315.75 | $10.36 |
| Jun 2023 | 35.03 | 12.38% | $340.54 | $9.72 |
| Mar 2023 | 31.17 | 17.22% | $288.3 | $9.25 |
| Dec 2022 | 26.59 | 6.4% | $239.82 | $9.02 |
| Sep 2022 | 24.99 | -5.63% | $232.9 | $9.32 |
| Jun 2022 | 26.48 | -17.12% | $256.83 | $9.7 |
| Mar 2022 | 31.95 | -10.03% | $308.31 | $9.65 |
| Dec 2021 | 35.51 | 13.63% | $336.32 | $9.47 |
| Sep 2021 | 31.25 | -6.32% | $281.92 | $9.02 |
MSFT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MSFT is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MSFT PE vs peers
When compared to its peers ORCL and IBM, MSFT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than AAPL's and GOOGL's. Microsoft is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (33.77) than its peers average of 26.57.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.45 | $24.94B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 16.86 | $1.85T |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 25.99 | $237.78B |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 30.83 | $2.97T |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 33.77 | $3.26T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 34.25 | $421.59B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 42.02 | $231.61B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft's PE ratio?
As of May 9, 2025, MSFT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.77.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Microsoft (MSFT)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for MSFT stock is 31.72.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Microsoft (MSFT)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for MSFT stock is 32.29.
What is the highest PE ratio for MSFT?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 48.06 in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MSFT compare to its historical average?
MSFT's price to earnings ratio is currently 8% above its 10-year historical average.
How is MSFT's PE ratio calculated (Microsoft PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 9, 2025), Microsoft's share price is $438.73. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $12.99. Therefore, Microsoft's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.77. PE RATIO(33.77) = STOCK PRICE($438.73) / TTM EPS($12.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.