AEO American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the American Eagle Outfitters stock's PE ratio is 14.03. This results from the current EPS of $1.19 and stock price of $16.69. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 28% from the past four quarters average of 19.4.
AEO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of American Eagle Outfitters has averaged 16.68 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 14.03 is 16% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.87 | 5.15% |
| 2023 | 22.7 | 153.35% |
| 2022 | 8.96 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 12.74 | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 14.14 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 15.27 | 21.77% |
| 2017 | 12.54 | -4.06% |
| 2016 | 13.07 | -60.9% |
| 2015 | 33.43 | 6.23% |
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 ANF, but it is greater than GAP's and BKE's. American Eagle Outfitters's current PE ratio of 14.03 is above the average of its peers, which is 13.46.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 10.96 | $9.09B |
| BKE Buckle Inc | 12.75 | $2.58B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 14.03 | $3.21B |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 14.61 | $7.79B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 15.52 | $5.08B |
| APP Applovin Corp | 100 | $114.43B |
| ZUMZ Zumiez Inc | N/A | $364.09M |
| TLYS Tilly'S Inc | N/A | $98.3M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Eagle Outfitters's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AEO stock is 14.03 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 16.17.
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 17.39.
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 16% below its 10-year historical average.
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 (Dec 20, 2024), American Eagle Outfitters's stock price is $16.69. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $1.19. Therefore, American Eagle Outfitters's P/E ratio for today is 14.03. PE RATIO(14.03) = STOCK PRICE($16.69) / TTM EPS($1.19)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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