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ACN Accenture PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Sep 28, 2023, the ACN stock has a PE ratio of 26.48. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $11.36 and the stock price of $300.77 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last 4-quarter average.

ACN PE ratio history

How has ACN's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Accenture over the last ten years is 24.07. The current 26.48 P/E ratio is 10% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, ACN's PE ratio peaked in the Nov 2021 quarter at 36.54, with a price of $357.4 and an EPS of $9.78. The Nov 2013 quarter marked the lowest point at 14.98, with a price of $77.47 and an EPS of $5.17.

Average
24.07
Median
24.29
Minimum
14.98
Maximum
36.54

Accenture PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 34.55% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -26.58% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2022 26.54 -26.58%
2021 36.15 20.98%
2020 29.88 12.93%
2019 26.46 1.11%
2018 26.17 11.27%
2017 23.52 34.55%
2016 17.48 -9.71%
2015 19.36 10.82%
2014 17.47 22.86%
2013 14.22 -8.38%

ACN average PE ratio chart

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

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

3-year avg
29.76
5-year avg
27.96
10-year avg
24.07
15-year avg
20.88

ACN PE vs peers

What is ACN's PE ratio compared to its peers

ACN's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock IBM, but it is higher than CTSH's and EBAY's. Accenture is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (26.48) than its peers average of 28.5.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp 15.75 $34.2B
G Genpact LTD 16.39 $6.6B
EBAY Ebay Inc 18.21 $23.45B
ACN Accenture plc 26.93 $203.32B
IBM International Business Machines Corp 63.07 $127.56B
XRX Xerox Holdings Corp N/A $2.49B

Frequently asked questions

What is Accenture's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for ACN stock as of Sep 28, 2023, stands at 26.48.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Accenture (ACN)?

The average PE ratio for ACN stock over the past 3 years is 29.76.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Accenture (ACN)?

The average PE ratio for ACN stock over the past 5 years is 27.96.

What is the highest PE ratio for ACN?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36.54 and it was in the Nov 2021 quarter.

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

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

How is ACN's PE ratio calculated (Accenture PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Sep 28, 2023), Accenture's share price is $300.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2023 is $11.36. Therefore, Accenture's PE ratio for today is 26.48. PE RATIO(26.48) = STOCK PRICE($300.77) / TTM EPS($11.36)

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