BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 20, 2025, the Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock's P/E ratio is 44.29. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.79 and stock price of $123.56. The PE ratio has decreased by 21% from its last 4 quarters average of 56.0.
BFAM PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Bright Horizons Family Solutions has averaged 143.75 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 44.29 is 69% 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.
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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.81 | -37.78% | $110.85 | $2.42 |
| 2023 | 73.63 | 61.05% | $94.24 | $1.28 |
| 2022 | 45.72 | -57.87% | $63.1 | $1.38 |
| 2021 | 108.52 | -71.77% | $125.88 | $1.16 |
| 2020 | 384.42 | 692.95% | $172.99 | $0.45 |
| 2019 | 48.48 | 18.33% | $150.29 | $3.1 |
| 2018 | 40.97 | 15.51% | $111.45 | $2.72 |
| 2017 | 35.47 | -19.46% | $94 | $2.65 |
| 2016 | 44.04 | 0.87% | $70.02 | $1.59 |
| 2015 | 43.66 | 1.23% | $66.8 | $1.53 |
| 2014 | 43.13 | -76.52% | $47.01 | $1.09 |
| 2013 | 183.7 | N/A | $36.74 | $0.2 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$12.62 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$11.32 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$12.64 |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 45.53 | -0.61% | $127.04 | $2.79 |
| Dec 2024 | 45.81 | -34.29% | $110.85 | $2.42 |
| Sep 2024 | 69.72 | 10.84% | $140.13 | $2.01 |
| Jun 2024 | 62.9 | -20.65% | $110.08 | $1.75 |
| Mar 2024 | 79.27 | 7.66% | $113.36 | $1.43 |
| Dec 2023 | 73.63 | 36.48% | $94.24 | $1.28 |
| Sep 2023 | 53.95 | -33.48% | $81.46 | $1.51 |
| Jun 2023 | 81.1 | 26.4% | $92.45 | $1.14 |
| Mar 2023 | 64.16 | 40.33% | $76.99 | $1.2 |
| Dec 2022 | 45.72 | 7.86% | $63.1 | $1.38 |
| Sep 2022 | 42.39 | -25.77% | $57.65 | $1.36 |
| Jun 2022 | 57.11 | -41.03% | $84.52 | $1.48 |
| Mar 2022 | 96.85 | -10.75% | $132.69 | $1.37 |
| Dec 2021 | 108.52 | -29.17% | $125.88 | $1.16 |
| Sep 2021 | 153.21 | -62.51% | $139.42 | $0.91 |
BFAM Price vs fair value
BFAM average PE ratio chart
BFAM's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BFAM PE vs peers
BFAM's PE ratio is less than its peer stock CTAS, but it is above MMS's and GHC's. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current PE ratio of 44.29 is more than the average of its peers, which is 24.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GHC Graham Holdings Co | 6.74 | $4.17B |
| MMS Maximus Inc | 14.8 | $4.22B |
| ADUS Addus HomeCare Corp | 24.89 | $2.07B |
| BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc | 44.29 | $7.07B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 50.77 | $89.99B |
| FORR Forrester Research Inc | N/A | $204.55M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE ratio?
As of May 20, 2025, BFAM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 44.29.
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 60.11.
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 245.43.
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 69% below its 10-year historical average.
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 20, 2025), Bright Horizons Family Solutions's share price is $123.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.79. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's price to earnings ratio for today is 44.29. PE RATIO(44.29) = STOCK PRICE($123.56) / TTM EPS($2.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.