The current PE ratio for American Equity Investment Life Holding stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 26.81. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.1 and the stock price of $56.31 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 154% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.5.
The average historical PE ratio of American Equity Investment Life Holding for the last ten years is 9.53. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 26.81 is 181% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AEL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2019 quarter at 27.82, when the price was $24.2 and the EPS was $0.87. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 1.72 with a price of $37.29 and an EPS of $21.72.
Maximum annual increase: 1,107.73% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -69.32% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.57 | 1,107.73% |
| 2022 | 2.2 | -69.32% |
| 2021 | 7.17 | 79.7% |
| 2020 | 3.99 | -64.02% |
| 2019 | 11.09 | 101.27% |
| 2018 | 5.51 | -64.86% |
| 2017 | 15.68 | -31.83% |
| 2016 | 23 | 166.2% |
| 2015 | 8.64 | -49.97% |
| 2014 | 17.27 | 152.86% |
The current PE ratio of AEL is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peer stocks AFG and VOYA, AEL's PE ratio is higher. American Equity Investment Life Holding's current PE ratio of 26.81 is more than the average of its peers, which is 11.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CIA Citizens Inc | 4.43 | $107.57M |
| VOYA Voya Financial Inc | 12.08 | $7.04B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.79 | $10.77B |
| NWLI National Western Life Group Inc | 18.38 | $1.78B |
| AEL American Equity Investment Life Holding Co | 26.9 | $4.48B |
As of Apr 26, 2024, AEL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 26.81.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for AEL stock is 6.47.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for AEL stock is 7.64.
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 27.82.
The current PE ratio of AEL is 181% higher than the 10-year historical average.
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 (Apr 26, 2024), American Equity Investment Life Holding's share price is $56.31. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $2.1. Therefore, American Equity Investment Life Holding's price to earnings ratio for today is 26.81. PE RATIO(26.81) = STOCK PRICE($56.31) / TTM EPS($2.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.