PZZA Papa Johns International PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Aug 7, 2025, the PZZA stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49. This is based on the current EPS of $2.38 and the stock price of $44 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past four-quarter average.

PZZA PE ratio history

How has PZZA's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Papa Johns International over the last ten years is 165.24. The current 18.49 PE ratio is 89% below the historical average. In the past ten years, PZZA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2020 quarter at 2,529.5, with a price of $50.59 and an EPS of $0.02. The Dec 2024 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.49, with a price of $39.51 and an EPS of $2.55.

Today
18.49
Average
165.24
Median
31.06
Minimum
15.49
Maximum
2,529.5

Papa Johns International PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 2,475.84% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -96% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 15.49 -49.4% $39.51 $2.55
2023 30.61 -30.73% $76.23 $2.49
2022 44.19 -96% $83.96 $1.9
2021 1,105 1,528.35% $132.6 $0.12
2020 67.86 N/A $87.54 $1.29
2019 N/A N/A $64.46 -$0.24
2018 505.38 2,475.84% $40.43 $0.08
2017 19.62 -37.73% $56.11 $2.86
2016 31.51 8.77% $86.98 $2.76
2015 28.97 -7.3% $55.34 $1.91
2014 31.25 9.76% $55.62 $1.78
2013 28.47 41.01% $44.98 $1.58
2012 20.19 16.17% $26.45 $1.31
2011 17.38 25.67% $18.94 $1.09
2010 13.83 9.76% $13.83 $1

Papa Johns International PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 16.74 8.07% $39.84 $2.38
Dec 2024 15.49 -15.17% $39.51 $2.55
Sep 2024 18.26 -18.01% $52.94 $2.9
Jun 2024 22.27 -23.42% $46.98 $2.11
Mar 2024 29.08 -5% $66.6 $2.29
Dec 2023 30.61 1.22% $76.23 $2.49
Sep 2023 30.24 -9.97% $71.68 $2.37
Jun 2023 33.59 0% $70.87 $2.11
Mar 2023 33.59 -23.99% $76.25 $2.27
Dec 2022 44.19 14.07% $83.96 $1.9
Sep 2022 38.74 16.3% $75.15 $1.94
Jun 2022 33.31 N/A $83.62 $2.51
Mar 2022 N/A N/A $100.37 -$0.5
Dec 2021 1,105 N/A $132.6 $0.12
Sep 2021 N/A N/A $129.72 -$0.38

PZZA Price vs fair value

How does PZZA's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

PZZA average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of PZZA for the past years

PZZA's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
28.44
5-year avg
104.05
10-year avg
165.24
15-year avg
110.44

PZZA PE vs peers

What is PZZA's PE ratio compared to its peers

PZZA's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks YUM and DPZ, but it is greater than WEN's and NATH's. Papa Johns International is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (18.49) than its peer group average of 18.0.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
WEN Wendy's Co 10.48 $1.91B
NATH Nathans Famous Inc 16.88 $405.88M
PZZA Papa Johns International Inc 18.49 $1.44B
DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc 25.5 $15.02B
YUM Yum Brands Inc 28.06 $39.63B
PBPB Potbelly Corp 37.2 $393.99M
JACK Jack In The Box Inc N/A $351.78M

Frequently asked questions

What is Papa Johns International's PE ratio?

PZZA's price to earnings ratio is 18.49 as of Aug 7, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Papa Johns International (PZZA)?

The average PE ratio for PZZA stock over the past 3 years is 28.44.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Papa Johns International (PZZA)?

The average PE ratio for PZZA stock over the past 5 years is 104.05.

What is the highest PE ratio for PZZA?

In the last ten years, the Mar 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 2,529.5.

How does the current PE ratio for PZZA compare to its historical average?

PZZA's current price to earnings ratio is 89% below its 10-year historical average.

How is PZZA's PE ratio calculated (Papa Johns International PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 7, 2025), Papa Johns International's stock price is $44. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.38. Therefore, Papa Johns International's P/E ratio for today is 18.49. PE RATIO(18.49) = STOCK PRICE($44) / TTM EPS($2.38)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.