AOS Smith A O PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Smith A O stock stands at 20.05 as of Oct 29, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.81 and stock price of $76.38. A decrease of 11% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 22.5 of the past four quarters.
AOS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Smith A O has been 25.77. The current 20.05 price-to-earnings ratio is 22% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AOS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2023 quarter at 43.49, with a price of $69.15 and an EPS of $1.59. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.37, with a price of $48.58 and an EPS of $3.16.
Smith A O PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 40.72% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -53.92% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.22 | -41% |
| 2022 | 37.66 | 33.78% |
| 2021 | 28.15 | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 25.74 | 21.02% |
| 2019 | 21.27 | 29.54% |
| 2018 | 16.42 | -53.92% |
| 2017 | 35.63 | 40.72% |
| 2016 | 25.32 | 5.11% |
| 2015 | 24.09 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 24.53 | -16.34% |
AOS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of AOS is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AOS PE vs peers
AOS's PE ratio is below its peer stocks LII and AAON. Smith A O is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (20.05) than its peers average of 36.54.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AOS Smith A O Corp | 19.94 | $11.02B |
| FELE Franklin Electric Co Inc | 23.89 | $4.44B |
| LII Lennox International Inc | 28.48 | $21.48B |
| RBC RBC Bearings Inc. | 41.98 | $8.42B |
| AAON Aaon Inc | 50.89 | $9.44B |
| LXU Lsb Industries Inc | 199 | $570.1M |
| AMSC American Superconductor Corp | N/A | $911.06M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Smith A O's PE ratio?
As of Oct 29, 2024, AOS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.05.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Smith A O (AOS)?
As an average over the last 3 years, AOS stock has a PE ratio of 27.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Smith A O (AOS)?
As an average over the last 5 years, AOS stock has a PE ratio of 25.91.
What is the highest PE ratio for AOS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 43.49 in the Mar 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AOS compare to its historical average?
AOS's price to earnings ratio is currently 22% below its 10-year historical average.
How is AOS's PE ratio calculated (Smith A O PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Oct 29, 2024), Smith A O's share price is $76.38. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, Smith A O's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.05. PE RATIO(20.05) = STOCK PRICE($76.38) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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