PDCO Patterson Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Patterson Companies stock stands at 17.94 as of Dec 20, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.72 and stock price of $30.86. An increase of 33% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 13.5 of the last four quarters.
PDCO PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Patterson Companies has been 19.37. The current 17.94 P/E ratio is 7% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PDCO's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2020 quarter at 44.9, with a price of $23.35 and an EPS of $0.52. The Apr 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 10.95, with a price of $23.76 and an EPS of $2.17.
Patterson Companies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 122.19% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -55.7% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.89 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 12.67 | -13.93% |
| 2022 | 14.72 | -28.3% |
| 2021 | 20.53 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 24.33 | 122.19% |
| 2018 | 10.95 | -55.7% |
| 2017 | 24.72 | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 22.46 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 21.32 | 3.7% |
PDCO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PDCO is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
PDCO PE vs peers
PDCO's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks MCK and CAH.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PDCO Patterson Companies Inc | 17.94 | $2.73B |
| CAH Cardinal Health Inc | 22.83 | $28.63B |
| HSIC Henry Schein Inc | 28.38 | $8.71B |
| MCK Mckesson Corp | 29.85 | $73.59B |
| OMI Owens & Minor Inc | N/A | $965.4M |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company Inc | N/A | $1.24B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Patterson Companies's PE ratio?
PDCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.94 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Patterson Companies (PDCO)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for PDCO stock is 14.24.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Patterson Companies (PDCO)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for PDCO stock is 17.07.
What is the highest PE ratio for PDCO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 44.9 in the Jan 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PDCO compare to its historical average?
PDCO's price to earnings ratio is currently 7% below its 10-year historical average.
How is PDCO's PE ratio calculated (Patterson Companies 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Patterson Companies's share price is $30.86. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $1.72. Therefore, Patterson Companies's PE ratio for today is 17.94. PE RATIO(17.94) = STOCK PRICE($30.86) / TTM EPS($1.72)
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