AFL Aflac PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 22, 2024, the AFL stock has a PE ratio of 16.75. This is based on the current EPS of $6.71 and the stock price of $112.39 per share. An increase of 46% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 11.5 of the last 4 quarters.
AFL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Aflac over the last ten years is 9.78. The current 16.75 PE ratio is 71% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, AFL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 16.66, with a price of $111.8 and an EPS of $6.71. The Sep 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.66, with a price of $36.35 and an EPS of $6.42.
Aflac PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 59.21% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -44.07% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.56 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 10.34 | 11.18% |
| 2021 | 9.3 | 39.85% |
| 2020 | 6.65 | -44.07% |
| 2019 | 11.89 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 12.02 | 59.21% |
| 2017 | 7.55 | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 10.77 | 5.69% |
| 2015 | 10.19 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 9.34 | -4.89% |
AFL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of AFL is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
AFL PE vs peers
AFL's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock CI, but it is greater than UNM's and AIZ's. Aflac is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (16.75) than its peer group average of 17.66.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| UNM Unum Group | 8.19 | $13.85B |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 15.77 | $4.12B |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 16.05 | $11.6B |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 16.75 | $62.44B |
| CI Cigna Corp | 30.61 | $91.36B |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | N/A | $19.61B |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | N/A | $33.45M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Aflac's PE ratio?
AFL's price to earnings ratio is 16.75 as of Nov 22, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Aflac (AFL)?
The average PE ratio for AFL stock over the past 3 years is 9.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Aflac (AFL)?
The average PE ratio for AFL stock over the past 5 years is 9.13.
What is the highest PE ratio for AFL?
The current P/E of 16.75 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for AFL compare to its historical average?
AFL's current price to earnings ratio is 71% above its 10-year historical average.
How is AFL's PE ratio calculated (Aflac PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 22, 2024), Aflac's stock price is $112.39. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.71. Therefore, Aflac's P/E ratio for today is 16.75. PE RATIO(16.75) = STOCK PRICE($112.39) / TTM EPS($6.71)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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