MSFT Microsoft PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Microsoft stock stands at 35.21 as of Jan 21, 2025. This takes into account the latest EPS of $12.17 and stock price of $428.5. 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 30.87. The current 35.21 price-to-earnings ratio is 14% 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 Mar 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 16.73, with a price of $40.66 and an EPS of $2.43.
Microsoft PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 118.95% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -42.84% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.69 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 35.03 | 32.29% |
| 2022 | 26.48 | -20.62% |
| 2021 | 33.36 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 34.97 | 33.37% |
| 2019 | 26.22 | -42.84% |
| 2018 | 45.87 | 118.95% |
| 2017 | 20.95 | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 19.76 | -33.31% |
| 2015 | 29.63 | 88.97% |
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 AAPL and ORCL, MSFT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than GOOGL's and CSCO's. Microsoft is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (35.21) than its peers average of 28.88.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.68 | $31B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 26.15 | $243.74B |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 26.28 | $2.45T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.94 | $206.45B |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 36.45 | $3.37T |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 36.58 | $3.31T |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 43.97 | $517.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, MSFT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 35.21.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Microsoft (MSFT)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for MSFT stock is 31.81.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Microsoft (MSFT)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for MSFT stock is 32.06.
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 14% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Microsoft's share price is $428.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $12.17. Therefore, Microsoft's price to earnings ratio for today is 35.21. PE RATIO(35.21) = STOCK PRICE($428.5) / TTM EPS($12.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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