BAX Baxter International PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Baxter International stock as of Dec 24, 2024 is 138.48. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.21 and the stock price of $29.08 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 173% from the past four quarters average of 50.8.
BAX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Baxter International for the last ten years is 31.43. The current PE ratio of 138.48 is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, BAX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 180.81, when the stock price was $37.97 and the EPS was $0.21. The lowest value was in the Dec 2016 quarter, when it reached 4.88 with a price of $44.34 and an EPS of $9.09.
Baxter International PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,093.24% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -77.23% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.36 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 33.53 | -9.33% |
| 2020 | 36.98 | -12.89% |
| 2019 | 42.45 | 87% |
| 2018 | 22.7 | -61.02% |
| 2017 | 58.23 | 1,093.24% |
| 2016 | 4.88 | -77.23% |
| 2015 | 21.43 | 34.78% |
| 2014 | 15.9 | -15.43% |
BAX average PE ratio chart
Currently, BAX's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
BAX PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks TMO and SYK, BAX's PE ratio stands higher. Baxter International's current PE ratio of 138.48 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 35.55.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HALO Halozyme Therapeutics Inc | 15.49 | $6.05B |
| CAH Cardinal Health Inc | 22.94 | $28.76B |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 24.78 | $104.56B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 33.08 | $202.33B |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 38.6 | $65.62B |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 39.32 | $141.35B |
| BSX Boston Scientific Corp | 74.65 | $134.22B |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 138.48 | $14.85B |
| OMI Owens & Minor Inc | N/A | $980.83M |
| ICUI Icu Medical Inc | N/A | $3.84B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Baxter International's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BAX stock is 138.48 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Baxter International (BAX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, BAX stock has a PE ratio of 39.08.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Baxter International (BAX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, BAX stock has a PE ratio of 39.74.
What is the highest PE ratio for BAX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 180.81 and it was in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BAX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of BAX is 341% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Baxter International's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
How is BAX's PE ratio calculated (Baxter International PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Baxter International's stock price is $29.08. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.21. Therefore, Baxter International's P/E ratio for today is 138.48. PE RATIO(138.48) = STOCK PRICE($29.08) / TTM EPS($0.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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