VSEC Vse PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 77
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 84
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 18
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 35

As of Nov 5, 2025, the VSEC stock has a PE ratio of 274.91. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.64 and the stock price of $175.94 per share. An increase of 70% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 161.9 of the past four quarters.

VSEC PE ratio history

How has VSEC's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Vse over the last ten years is 49.64. The current 274.91 price-to-earnings ratio is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, VSEC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2020 quarter at 261.58, with a price of $31.39 and an EPS of $0.12. The Mar 2020 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.32, with a price of $16.39 and an EPS of $3.08.

Today
274.91
Average
49.64
Median
16.6
Minimum
5.32
Maximum
261.58

Vse PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 374.19% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -77.97% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 110.58 374.19% $95.1 $0.86
2023 23.32 9.43% $64.61 $2.77
2022 21.31 -77.97% $46.88 $2.2
2021 96.73 N/A $60.94 $0.63
2020 N/A N/A $38.49 -$0.47
2019 11.25 21.49% $38.04 $3.38
2018 9.26 -31% $29.91 $3.23
2017 13.42 -14.3% $48.43 $3.61
2016 15.66 16.87% $38.84 $2.48
2015 13.4 -26.37% $31.09 $2.32
2014 18.2 62.94% $32.95 $1.81
2013 11.17 84.02% $24.01 $2.15
2012 6.07 -1.46% $12.26 $2.02
2011 6.16 -14.92% $12.14 $1.97
2010 7.24 -24.82% $16.51 $2.28

Vse PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Sep 2025 259.75 114.17% $166.24 $0.64
Jun 2025 121.28 -22.17% $130.98 $1.08
Mar 2025 155.83 40.92% $119.99 $0.77
Dec 2024 110.58 5.6% $95.1 $0.86
Sep 2024 104.72 -5.1% $82.73 $0.79
Jun 2024 110.35 126.22% $88.28 $0.8
Mar 2024 48.78 109.18% $80 $1.64
Dec 2023 23.32 11.42% $64.61 $2.77
Sep 2023 20.93 -3.95% $50.44 $2.41
Jun 2023 21.79 17.47% $54.69 $2.51
Mar 2023 18.55 -12.95% $44.9 $2.42
Dec 2022 21.31 39.1% $46.88 $2.2
Sep 2022 15.32 -7.04% $35.4 $2.31
Jun 2022 16.48 -74.25% $37.58 $2.28
Mar 2022 64.01 -33.83% $46.09 $0.72

VSEC Price vs fair value

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

VSEC average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, VSEC's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
84.77
5-year avg
74.85
10-year avg
49.64
15-year avg
35.81

PE comparison

With a price to earnings (P/E) of 274.91, VSEC stands higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Industrials sector average of 25.78, Vse's price to earnings (P/E) is 966% higher.

VSEC PE vs peers

What is VSEC's PE ratio compared to its peers

VSEC's PE ratio is less than its peer stock KTOS, but it is above LMT's and GD's. Vse's current PE ratio of 274.91 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 24.52.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
NOC Northrop Grumman Corp 20.49 $81.44B
GD General Dynamics Corp 22.05 $92.92B
LMT Lockheed Martin Corp 26.26 $109.45B
TDY Teledyne Technologies Inc 29.35 $24.07B
VSEC Vse Corp 274.91 $3.64B
KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc 602.31 $13.22B

Frequently asked questions

What is Vse's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for VSEC stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 274.91.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Vse (VSEC)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for VSEC stock is 84.77.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Vse (VSEC)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for VSEC stock is 74.85.

What is the highest PE ratio for VSEC?

The current PE of 274.91 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.

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

VSEC's current price to earnings ratio is 454% above its 10-year historical average.

Why is Vse's PE ratio so high?

VSEC's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is VSEC's PE ratio calculated (Vse 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Vse's share price is $175.94. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $0.64. Therefore, Vse's price to earnings ratio for today is 274.91. PE RATIO(274.91) = STOCK PRICE($175.94) / TTM EPS($0.64)

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