AEO American Eagle Outfitters PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Nov 5, 2025, the American Eagle Outfitters stock's PE ratio is 16.01. This results from the current EPS of $1.06 and stock price of $16.97. The P/E ratio has an increase of 37% from the past four quarters average of 11.7.
AEO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of American Eagle Outfitters has averaged 15.08 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 16.01 is 6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 10.13 | -7.83% | $10.74 | $1.06 |
| May 2025 | 10.99 | 16.42% | $11.1 | $1.01 |
| 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 |
AEO Price vs fair value
AEO average PE ratio chart
AEO's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 16.01, AEO is above its peers average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 19.04, American Eagle Outfitters's P/E is 16% lower.
AEO PE vs peers
AEO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock APP, but it is greater than GAP's and URBN's. American Eagle Outfitters's current PE ratio of 16.01 is above the average of its peers, which is 10.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 6.46 | $3.31B |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 9.93 | $8.69B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 12.4 | $5.78B |
| BKE Buckle Inc | 14.29 | $2.95B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 16.01 | $2.87B |
| APP Applovin Corp | 85.94 | $208.72B |
| ZUMZ Zumiez Inc | N/A | $379.26M |
| TLYS Tilly'S Inc | N/A | $43.88M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Eagle Outfitters's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AEO stock is 16.01 as of Nov 5, 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 16.53.
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 16.45.
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 6% above 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 (Nov 5, 2025), American Eagle Outfitters's stock price is $16.97. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2025 is $1.06. Therefore, American Eagle Outfitters's P/E ratio for today is 16.01. PE RATIO(16.01) = STOCK PRICE($16.97) / TTM EPS($1.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.