ACN Accenture PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the ACN stock has a PE ratio of 30.38. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $12.06 and the stock price of $366.37 per share. An increase of 2.3% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 29.7 of the last four quarters.
ACN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Accenture over the last ten years is 25.78. The current 30.38 P/E ratio is 18% 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 Feb 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 17.05, with a price of $100.26 and an EPS of $5.88.
Accenture PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 34.55% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -26.58% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.55 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 29.7 | 11.91% |
| 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% |
ACN average PE ratio chart
ACN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ACN PE vs 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 higher PE ratio (30.38) than its peers average of 19.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| G Genpact LTD | 11.46 | $7.44B |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 16.25 | $31.14B |
| CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp | 17.53 | $39.28B |
| ACN Accenture plc | 30.38 | $247.37B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
| XRX Xerox Holdings Corp | N/A | $1.04B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Accenture's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ACN stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 30.38.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Accenture (ACN)?
The average PE ratio for ACN stock over the past 3 years is 28.61.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Accenture (ACN)?
The average PE ratio for ACN stock over the past 5 years is 29.26.
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 18% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Accenture's share price is $366.37. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $12.06. Therefore, Accenture's PE ratio for today is 30.38. PE RATIO(30.38) = STOCK PRICE($366.37) / TTM EPS($12.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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