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BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 3, 2024, the Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock's P/E ratio is 86.9. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.28 and stock price of $111.23. The PE ratio has increased by 27% from its last 4 quarters average of 68.2.

BFAM PE ratio history

How has BFAM's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Bright Horizons Family Solutions has averaged 143.71 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 86.9 is 40% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BFAM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 2,857.5, when the price was $171.45 and the EPS was $0.06. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 35.05 with a price of $102 and an EPS of $2.91.

Average
143.71
Median
44.12
Minimum
35.05
Maximum
2,857.5

Bright Horizons Family Solutions PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 692.95% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -76.52% in 2014

Year PE ratio Change
2023 73.63 61.05%
2022 45.72 -57.87%
2021 108.52 -71.77%
2020 384.42 692.95%
2019 48.48 18.33%
2018 40.97 15.51%
2017 35.47 -19.46%
2016 44.04 0.87%
2015 43.66 1.23%
2014 43.13 -76.52%

BFAM average PE ratio chart

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

BFAM's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
107.75
5-year avg
252.05
10-year avg
143.71
15-year avg
N/A

BFAM PE vs peers

What is BFAM's PE ratio compared to its peers

BFAM's PE ratio is above its peer stocks MMS and GHC.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GHC Graham Holdings Co 12.1 $3.25B
ADUS Addus HomeCare Corp 25.12 $1.59B
MMS Maximus Inc 27.24 $5.05B
BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc 86.9 $6.45B
EVH Evolent Health Inc N/A $3.13B

Frequently asked questions

What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE ratio?

As of May 3, 2024, BFAM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 86.9.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM)?

The average PE ratio for BFAM stock over the past 3 years is 107.75.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM)?

The average PE ratio for BFAM stock over the past 5 years is 252.05.

What is the highest PE ratio for BFAM?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 2,857.5 in the Mar 2021 quarter.

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

BFAM's price to earnings ratio is currently 40% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE ratio so high?

BFAM's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 86.9 is considered high.

How is BFAM's PE ratio calculated (Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 (May 3, 2024), Bright Horizons Family Solutions's share price is $111.23. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $1.28. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's price to earnings ratio for today is 86.9. PE RATIO(86.9) = STOCK PRICE($111.23) / TTM EPS($1.28)

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