SCHL
Scholastic
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for Scholastic stock as of Jul 2, 2026 is 18.34. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.53 and the stock price of $46.41 per share.
SCHL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Scholastic for the last ten years is 51.6. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 18.34 is 64% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, SCHL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Aug 2021 quarter at 255.69, when the price was $33.24 and the EPS was $0.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Feb 2026 quarter, when it reached 13.74 with a price of $34.77 and an EPS of $2.53.
Scholastic PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 569.84% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -78.47% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | N/A | $17.27 | -$0.07 |
| 2024 | 88.49 | 433.39% | $36.28 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | 16.59 | 2.98% | $42.48 | $2.56 |
| 2022 | 16.11 | N/A | $37.53 | $2.33 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $33.68 | -$0.32 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $29.4 | -$1.27 |
| 2019 | 75.2 | N/A | $33.09 | $0.44 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $44.99 | -$0.14 |
| 2017 | 28.17 | -14.87% | $42.53 | $1.51 |
| 2016 | 33.09 | 569.84% | $39.05 | $1.18 |
| 2015 | 4.94 | -78.47% | $44.45 | $9 |
| 2014 | 22.94 | -26.43% | $31.88 | $1.39 |
| 2013 | 31.18 | 278.4% | $30.24 | $0.97 |
| 2012 | 8.24 | -64.3% | $26.95 | $3.27 |
| 2011 | 23.08 | 35.92% | $27.24 | $1.18 |
Scholastic PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 13.74 | N/A | $34.77 | $2.53 |
| Nov 2025 | N/A | N/A | $29.54 | -$0.21 |
| Aug 2025 | N/A | N/A | $25.66 | -$0.69 |
| May 2025 | N/A | N/A | $17.27 | -$0.07 |
| Feb 2025 | 36.48 | N/A | $21.89 | $0.6 |
| Nov 2024 | N/A | N/A | $26.38 | -$0.18 |
| Aug 2024 | 53.13 | -39.96% | $31.88 | $0.6 |
| May 2024 | 88.49 | 236.59% | $36.28 | $0.41 |
| Feb 2024 | 26.29 | 27.31% | $39.44 | $1.5 |
| Nov 2023 | 20.65 | -28.72% | $37.99 | $1.84 |
| Aug 2023 | 28.97 | 74.62% | $43.45 | $1.5 |
| May 2023 | 16.59 | -35.62% | $42.48 | $2.56 |
| Feb 2023 | 25.77 | 19.09% | $45.61 | $1.77 |
| Nov 2022 | 21.64 | -19.88% | $41.12 | $1.9 |
| Aug 2022 | 27.01 | 67.66% | $45.91 | $1.7 |
SCHL Price vs fair value
SCHL average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, SCHL's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 18.34, SCHL stands higher than its peers average but lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Looking at the Communication Services sector average of 27.51, Scholastic's price to earnings (P/E) is 33% lower.
SCHL PE vs peers
SCHL's PE ratio is less than its peer stock NYT, but it is above DIS's and NWSA's. Scholastic's current PE ratio of 18.34 is more than the average of its peers, which is 16.56.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC Educational Development Corp | 5.7 | $13.11M |
| NWSA News Corp | 13.25 | $14.58B |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 15.87 | $172.78B |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 18.34 | $1.01B |
| NYT New York Times Co | 31.43 | $11.95B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Scholastic's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCHL stock as of Jul 2, 2026, stands at 18.34.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 38.25.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 47.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for SCHL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 255.69 and it was in the Aug 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SCHL compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of SCHL is 64% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is SCHL's PE ratio calculated (Scholastic PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 2, 2026), Scholastic's share price is $46.41. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2026 is $2.53. Therefore, Scholastic's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.34. PE RATIO(18.34) = STOCK PRICE($46.41) / TTM EPS($2.53)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.