PPC Pilgrims Pride PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current P/E ratio for Pilgrims Pride stock as of Jun 25, 2025 is 8.81. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.1 and the stock price of $44.91 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 18% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.8.
PPC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Pilgrims Pride for the last ten years is 24.14. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 8.81 is 64% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, PPC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2021 quarter at 211.92, when the price was $27.55 and the EPS was $0.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 6.19 with a price of $24.06 and an EPS of $3.89.
Pilgrims Pride PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 327.09% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -96.39% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.03 | -50.69% | $45.92 | $4.58 |
| 2023 | 20.34 | 165.88% | $27.66 | $1.36 |
| 2022 | 7.65 | -96.39% | $23.8 | $3.11 |
| 2021 | 211.92 | 327.09% | $27.55 | $0.13 |
| 2020 | 49.62 | 175.36% | $19.35 | $0.39 |
| 2019 | 18.02 | 15.59% | $32.97 | $1.83 |
| 2018 | 15.59 | 40.07% | $15.59 | $1 |
| 2017 | 11.13 | 1.83% | $31.06 | $2.79 |
| 2016 | 10.93 | 21.44% | $19.02 | $1.74 |
| 2015 | 9 | -27.36% | $22.49 | $2.5 |
| 2014 | 12.39 | 59.46% | $34.07 | $2.75 |
| 2013 | 7.77 | -24.34% | $16.47 | $2.12 |
| 2012 | 10.27 | N/A | $7.19 | $0.7 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $5.99 | -$2.21 |
| 2010 | 18.26 | N/A | $7.12 | $0.39 |
Pilgrims Pride PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 10.47 | 4.39% | $53.39 | $5.1 |
| Dec 2024 | 10.03 | -5.11% | $45.92 | $4.58 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.57 | -12.14% | $44.06 | $4.17 |
| Jun 2024 | 12.03 | -27.09% | $38.49 | $3.2 |
| Mar 2024 | 16.5 | -18.88% | $34.32 | $2.08 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.34 | -85.73% | $27.66 | $1.36 |
| Sep 2023 | 142.56 | 399.16% | $22.81 | $0.16 |
| Jun 2023 | 28.56 | 157.07% | $20.85 | $0.73 |
| Mar 2023 | 11.11 | 45.23% | $21.99 | $1.98 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.65 | 23.59% | $23.8 | $3.11 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.19 | -39.01% | $24.06 | $3.89 |
| Jun 2022 | 10.15 | -63.04% | $31.07 | $3.06 |
| Mar 2022 | 27.46 | -87.04% | $23.89 | $0.87 |
| Dec 2021 | 211.92 | N/A | $27.55 | $0.13 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $28.5 | -$0.01 |
PPC Price vs fair value
PPC average PE ratio chart
Currently, PPC's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PPC PE vs peers
PPC's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks TSN and HRL, but it is above CALM's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CALM Cal-Maine Foods Inc | 4.86 | $4.84B |
| PPC Pilgrims Pride Corp | 8.79 | $10.63B |
| TSN Tyson Foods Inc | 20.9 | $19.58B |
| HRL Hormel Foods Corp | 22.17 | $16.58B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $139.44M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilgrims Pride's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PPC stock is 8.81 as of Jun 25, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pilgrims Pride (PPC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for PPC stock is 25.09.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pilgrims Pride (PPC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for PPC stock is 36.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for PPC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 211.92 and it was in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PPC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PPC is 64% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Pilgrims Pride's PE ratio so low?
PPC's PE ratio of 8.81 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is PPC's PE ratio calculated (Pilgrims Pride PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jun 25, 2025), Pilgrims Pride's share price is $44.91. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $5.1. Therefore, Pilgrims Pride's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.81. PE RATIO(8.81) = STOCK PRICE($44.91) / TTM EPS($5.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.