AEO American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the American Eagle Outfitters stock's PE ratio is 7.14. This results from the current EPS of $1.71 and stock price of $12.21. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 55% from the past four quarters average of 15.8.
AEO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of American Eagle Outfitters has averaged 16.01 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 7.14 is 55% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, AEO's PE ratio was at its highest in the May 2021 quarter at 40.2, when the stock price was $34.57 and the EPS was $0.86. The lowest value was in the Apr 2022 quarter, when it reached 7.09 with a price of $15.11 and an EPS of $2.13.
American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 153.35% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -60.9% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.44 | -60.45% | $16.14 | $1.71 |
| 2024 | 23.87 | 5.15% | $20.77 | $0.87 |
| 2023 | 22.7 | 153.35% | $15.66 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | 8.96 | N/A | $22.4 | $2.5 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $22.69 | -$1.26 |
| 2020 | 12.74 | -9.9% | $14.4 | $1.13 |
| 2019 | 14.14 | -7.4% | $20.93 | $1.48 |
| 2018 | 15.27 | 21.77% | $17.56 | $1.15 |
| 2017 | 12.54 | -4.06% | $14.67 | $1.17 |
| 2016 | 13.07 | -60.9% | $14.64 | $1.12 |
| 2015 | 33.43 | 6.23% | $14.04 | $0.42 |
| 2014 | 31.47 | 85.44% | $13.53 | $0.43 |
| 2013 | 16.97 | -5.41% | $20.19 | $1.19 |
| 2012 | 17.94 | -13.75% | $13.99 | $0.78 |
| 2011 | 20.8 | 7.33% | $14.56 | $0.7 |
American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 9.44 | -42.26% | $16.14 | $1.71 |
| Nov 2024 | 16.35 | 3.42% | $19.46 | $1.19 |
| Aug 2024 | 15.81 | -27.14% | $20.08 | $1.27 |
| May 2024 | 21.7 | -9.09% | $24.3 | $1.12 |
| Feb 2024 | 23.87 | 56.52% | $20.77 | $0.87 |
| Oct 2023 | 15.25 | 17.85% | $17.39 | $1.14 |
| Jul 2023 | 12.94 | -42.97% | $13.97 | $1.08 |
| Apr 2023 | 22.69 | -0.04% | $13.39 | $0.59 |
| Jan 2023 | 22.7 | 39.26% | $15.66 | $0.69 |
| Oct 2022 | 16.3 | 57.03% | $11.25 | $0.69 |
| Jul 2022 | 10.38 | 46.4% | $12.04 | $1.16 |
| Apr 2022 | 7.09 | -20.87% | $15.11 | $2.13 |
| Jan 2022 | 8.96 | -15.87% | $22.4 | $2.5 |
| Oct 2021 | 10.65 | -48.4% | $23.74 | $2.23 |
| Jul 2021 | 20.64 | -48.66% | $34.47 | $1.67 |
AEO average PE ratio chart
AEO's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AEO PE vs peers
AEO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks APP and GAP. American Eagle Outfitters's current PE ratio of 7.14 is below the average of its peers, which is 10.38.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 7.07 | $3.85B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 7.14 | $2.11B |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 9.47 | $7.96B |
| BKE Buckle Inc | 9.63 | $1.95B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 12.23 | $4.92B |
| APP Applovin Corp | 60.41 | $96.11B |
| ZUMZ Zumiez Inc | N/A | $281.07M |
| TLYS Tilly'S Inc | N/A | $67.24M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Eagle Outfitters's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AEO stock is 7.14 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)?
The average PE ratio for AEO stock over the past 3 years is 16.21.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)?
The average PE ratio for AEO stock over the past 5 years is 17.19.
What is the highest PE ratio for AEO?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 40.2 and it was in the May 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AEO compare to its historical average?
AEO's price to earnings ratio is currently 55% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is American Eagle Outfitters's PE ratio so low?
AEO's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is AEO's PE ratio calculated (American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), American Eagle Outfitters's stock price is $12.21. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $1.71. Therefore, American Eagle Outfitters's P/E ratio for today is 7.14. PE RATIO(7.14) = STOCK PRICE($12.21) / TTM EPS($1.71)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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