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AMT American Tower PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 2, 2024, the American Tower stock's PE ratio is 40.55. This results from the current EPS of $4.43 and stock price of $179.64. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 49% from the past four quarters average of 79.0.

AMT PE ratio history

How has AMT's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of American Tower has averaged 57.53 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 40.55 is 30% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, AMT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2023 quarter at 108.91, when the stock price was $164.45 and the EPS was $1.51. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 34.03 with a price of $214.7 and an EPS of $6.31.

Average
57.53
Median
55.27
Minimum
34.03
Maximum
108.91

American Tower PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 39.5% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -22.6% in 2016

Year PE ratio Change
2023 67.89 22.72%
2022 55.32 7.61%
2021 51.41 -12.73%
2020 58.91 9.46%
2019 53.82 -5.08%
2018 56.7 6.9%
2017 53.04 0.38%
2016 52.84 -22.6%
2015 68.27 39.5%
2014 48.94 -14.16%

AMT average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of AMT for the past years

Currently, AMT's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
59.39
5-year avg
58.47
10-year avg
57.53
15-year avg
56.74

AMT PE vs peers

What is AMT's PE ratio compared to its peers

AMT's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock SBAC, but it is greater than CCI's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CCI Crown Castle International Corp 30.04 $41.91B
AMT American Tower Corp 40.55 $83.89B
SBAC Sba Communications Corp 41.78 $20.96B
TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc N/A $1.72B

Frequently asked questions

What is American Tower's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for AMT stock is 40.55 as of May 2, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Tower (AMT)?

The average PE ratio for AMT stock over the past 3 years is 59.39.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Tower (AMT)?

The average PE ratio for AMT stock over the past 5 years is 58.47.

What is the highest PE ratio for AMT?

In the last ten years, the Sep 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 108.91.

How does the current PE ratio for AMT compare to its historical average?

AMT's price to earnings ratio is currently 30% below its 10-year historical average.

How is AMT's PE ratio calculated (American Tower PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 2, 2024), American Tower's stock price is $179.64. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.43. Therefore, American Tower's P/E ratio for today is 40.55. PE RATIO(40.55) = STOCK PRICE($179.64) / TTM EPS($4.43)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.