PEGA Pegasystems PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Pegasystems stock stands at 72.87 as of Feb 4, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $1.49 and the stock price of $108.58 per share. An increase of 35% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 54.2 of the past four quarters.
PEGA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Pegasystems has been 104.34. The current 72.87 price-to-earnings ratio is 30% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, PEGA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2021 quarter at 695.95, with a price of $139.19 and an EPS of $0.2. The Dec 2017 quarter saw the lowest point at 37.13, with a price of $47.15 and an EPS of $1.27.
Pegasystems PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 820.12% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -62.76% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.59 | N/A | $48.86 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $34.24 | -$4.22 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $111.82 | -$0.77 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $133.26 | -$0.76 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $79.65 | -$1.14 |
| 2018 | 341.64 | 820.12% | $47.83 | $0.14 |
| 2017 | 37.13 | -39.15% | $47.15 | $1.27 |
| 2016 | 61.02 | 4.29% | $36 | $0.59 |
| 2015 | 58.51 | 23.96% | $27.5 | $0.47 |
| 2014 | 47.2 | -4.03% | $20.77 | $0.44 |
| 2013 | 49.18 | 25.78% | $24.59 | $0.5 |
| 2012 | 39.1 | -62.76% | $11.34 | $0.29 |
| 2011 | 105 | N/A | $14.7 | $0.14 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $18.32 | -$0.08 |
| 2009 | 37.78 | -8.3% | $17 | $0.45 |
Pegasystems PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 49.05 | 27.24% | $73.09 | $1.49 |
| Jun 2024 | 38.55 | -44.54% | $60.53 | $1.57 |
| Mar 2024 | 69.51 | 16.65% | $64.64 | $0.93 |
| Dec 2023 | 59.59 | N/A | $48.86 | $0.82 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $43.41 | -$0.47 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $49.3 | -$1.52 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $48.48 | -$4.46 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $34.24 | -$4.22 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $32.14 | -$5.09 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $47.84 | -$4.64 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $80.65 | -$0.68 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $111.82 | -$0.77 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $127.1 | -$0.25 |
| Jun 2021 | 695.95 | N/A | $139.19 | $0.2 |
| Mar 2021 | N/A | N/A | $114.34 | -$0.52 |
PEGA average PE ratio chart
Currently, PEGA's PE ratio is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
PEGA PE vs peers
PEGA's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks FICO and GWRE, but it is above MSFT's and ORCL's. Pegasystems is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (72.87) than its peer group average of 46.86.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VRNT Verint Systems Inc | 27.34 | $1.62B |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 33.07 | $3.07T |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 37.83 | $244.53B |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 39.88 | $469.58B |
| CRM Salesforcecom Inc | 55.96 | $329.34B |
| PEGA Pegasystems Inc | 72.87 | $9.31B |
| FICO Fair Isaac Corp | 87.09 | $44.06B |
| GWRE Guidewire Software Inc | 586.08 | $18.11B |
| MSTR MICROSTRATEGY Inc | N/A | $70.58B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pegasystems's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PEGA stock is 72.87 as of Feb 4, 2025.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pegasystems (PEGA)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for PEGA stock is 182.53.
What is the highest PE ratio for PEGA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 695.95 and it was in the Jun 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PEGA compare to its historical average?
PEGA's current price to earnings ratio is 30% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Pegasystems's PE ratio so high?
PEGA's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is PEGA's PE ratio calculated (Pegasystems 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 (Feb 4, 2025), Pegasystems's stock price is $108.58. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.49. Therefore, Pegasystems's price to earnings ratio for today is 72.87. PE RATIO(72.87) = STOCK PRICE($108.58) / TTM EPS($1.49)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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