A Agilent Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the A stock has a PE ratio of 27.79. This is based on the current EPS of $4.84 and the stock price of $134.51 per share. A decrease of 4.8% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 29.2 of the last 4 quarters.
A PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Agilent Technologies over the last ten years is 38.09. The current 27.79 PE ratio is 27% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, A's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jan 2018 quarter at 118.44, with a price of $73.43 and an EPS of $0.62. The Jul 2019 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.66, with a price of $69.41 and an EPS of $3.36.
Agilent Technologies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 106.01% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -66.4% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.5 | -25.8% |
| 2022 | 33.02 | -16.55% |
| 2021 | 39.57 | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 43.82 | 97.3% |
| 2019 | 22.21 | -66.4% |
| 2018 | 66.11 | 106.01% |
| 2017 | 32.09 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 30.68 | -2.51% |
| 2015 | 31.47 | -6.06% |
| 2014 | 33.5 | 41.89% |
A average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of A is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
A PE vs peers
Compared to its peers TMO and GE, A's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than BRKR's and ITRI's. Agilent Technologies's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 36.74.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ITRI Itron Inc | 22.02 | $4.92B |
| BRKR Bruker Corp | 27.4 | $8.64B |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc | 27.79 | $38.65B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.33 | $182.23B |
| AME Ametek Inc | 31.78 | $42.41B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 32.77 | $200.45B |
| TER Teradyne Inc | 38.63 | $20.51B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 43.2 | $165.08B |
| CGNX Cognex Corp | 68.79 | $6.14B |
| ILMN Illumina Inc | N/A | $21.57B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Agilent Technologies's PE ratio?
A's price to earnings ratio is 27.79 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Agilent Technologies (A)?
As an average over the last 3 years, A stock has a PE ratio of 30.85.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Agilent Technologies (A)?
As an average over the last 5 years, A stock has a PE ratio of 35.34.
What is the highest PE ratio for A?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 118.44 in the Jan 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for A compare to its historical average?
A's current price to earnings ratio is 27% below its 10-year historical average.
How is A's PE ratio calculated (Agilent Technologies PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Agilent Technologies's stock price is $134.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2024 is $4.84. Therefore, Agilent Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 27.79. PE RATIO(27.79) = STOCK PRICE($134.51) / TTM EPS($4.84)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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