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WTW Willis Towers Watson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Oct 2, 2023, the Willis Towers Watson stock's PE ratio is 21.28. This takes into account the latest EPS of $9.78 and stock price of $208.14. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.

WTW PE ratio history

How has WTW's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Willis Towers Watson has averaged 27.11 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 21.28 is 22% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WTW's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2016 quarter at 78.1, when the price was $132.77 and the EPS was $1.7. The lowest point was in the Jun 2022 quarter, when it reached 7.09 with a price of $197.39 and an EPS of $27.85.

Average
27.11
Median
25.09
Minimum
7.09
Maximum
78.1

Willis Towers Watson PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 276.45% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -73.68% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2022 27.18 276.45%
2021 7.22 -73.68%
2020 27.43 9.33%
2019 25.09 -12.61%
2018 28.71 -19.78%
2017 35.79 -10.14%
2016 39.83 69.92%
2015 23.44 6.64%
2014 21.98 2.38%
2013 21.47 N/A

WTW average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, WTW's PE ratio is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.

3-year avg
17.04
5-year avg
21.08
10-year avg
27.11
15-year avg
23.86

WTW PE vs peers

What is WTW's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks GIS and SCI, WTW's PE ratio is higher. Willis Towers Watson's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 12.26.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MED Medifast Inc 6.03 $801.57M
DIN Dine Brands Global Inc 9.83 $759.99M
GIS General Mills Inc 15.2 $36.57B
SCI Service Corp International 17.22 $8.29B
WTW Willis Towers Watson Plc 21.17 $21.71B
RGS Regis Corp N/A $31.03M

Frequently asked questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's PE ratio?

WTW's price to earnings ratio is 21.28 as of Oct 2, 2023.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Willis Towers Watson (WTW)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WTW stock is 17.04.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Willis Towers Watson (WTW)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WTW stock is 21.08.

What is the highest PE ratio for WTW?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 78.1.

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

WTW's price to earnings ratio is currently 22% below its 10-year historical average.

How is WTW's PE ratio calculated (Willis Towers Watson PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 2, 2023), Willis Towers Watson's share price is $208.14. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $9.78. Therefore, Willis Towers Watson's PE ratio for today is 21.28. PE RATIO(21.28) = STOCK PRICE($208.14) / TTM EPS($9.78)

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