BSX Boston Scientific PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current price-to-earnings ratio for Boston Scientific stock as of Jun 5, 2025 is 74.51. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.38 and the stock price of $102.83 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 8% from the past four quarters average of 68.7.
BSX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Boston Scientific for the last nine years is 91.58. The current PE ratio of 74.51 is 19% below the historical average. In the past nine years, BSX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2016 quarter at 396.67, when the stock price was $23.8 and the EPS was $0.06. The lowest value was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 10.59 with a price of $32.63 and an EPS of $3.08.
Boston Scientific PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 272.5% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -90.57% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.89 | 32.43% | $89.32 | $1.26 |
| 2023 | 53.53 | -47.94% | $57.81 | $1.08 |
| 2022 | 102.82 | 67% | $46.27 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | 61.57 | N/A | $42.48 | $0.69 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $35.95 | -$0.08 |
| 2019 | 13.38 | -54.19% | $45.22 | $3.38 |
| 2018 | 29.21 | -90.57% | $35.34 | $1.21 |
| 2017 | 309.88 | 272.5% | $24.79 | $0.08 |
| 2016 | 83.19 | N/A | $21.63 | $0.26 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $18.44 | -$0.18 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $13.25 | -$0.09 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $12.02 | -$0.09 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $5.73 | -$2.89 |
| 2011 | 18.41 | N/A | $5.34 | $0.29 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $7.57 | -$0.7 |
Boston Scientific PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 73.1 | 3.12% | $100.88 | $1.38 |
| Dec 2024 | 70.89 | 3.2% | $89.32 | $1.26 |
| Sep 2024 | 68.69 | 10.61% | $83.8 | $1.22 |
| Jun 2024 | 62.1 | 8.79% | $77.01 | $1.24 |
| Mar 2024 | 57.08 | 6.63% | $68.49 | $1.2 |
| Dec 2023 | 53.53 | -16.87% | $57.81 | $1.08 |
| Sep 2023 | 64.39 | -28.57% | $52.8 | $0.82 |
| Jun 2023 | 90.15 | 6.31% | $54.09 | $0.6 |
| Mar 2023 | 84.8 | -17.53% | $50.03 | $0.59 |
| Dec 2022 | 102.82 | 8.85% | $46.27 | $0.45 |
| Sep 2022 | 94.46 | 44.46% | $38.73 | $0.41 |
| Jun 2022 | 65.39 | -23.22% | $37.27 | $0.57 |
| Mar 2022 | 85.17 | 38.33% | $44.29 | $0.52 |
| Dec 2021 | 61.57 | 9.26% | $42.48 | $0.69 |
| Sep 2021 | 56.35 | -51.24% | $43.39 | $0.77 |
BSX Price vs fair value
BSX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BSX is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
BSX PE vs peers
BSX's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks SYK and MDT. Boston Scientific's current PE ratio of 74.51 is above the average of its peers, which is 31.05.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EW Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 11 | $45.38B |
| CNMD CONMED Corp | 14.89 | $1.77B |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 26.34 | $111.82B |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | 37.89 | $5.46B |
| MMSI Merit Medical Systems Inc | 45.81 | $5.66B |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 51.58 | $147.85B |
| BSX Boston Scientific Corp | 74.44 | $151.98B |
| ANGO Angiodynamics Inc | N/A | $453.99M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Scientific's PE ratio?
As of Jun 5, 2025, BSX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 74.51.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Boston Scientific (BSX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, BSX stock has a PE ratio of 73.95.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Boston Scientific (BSX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, BSX stock has a PE ratio of 79.41.
What is the highest PE ratio for BSX?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 396.67 in the Sep 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BSX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of BSX is 19% lower than the 9-year historical average.
Why is Boston Scientific'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 BSX's PE ratio calculated (Boston Scientific PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jun 5, 2025), Boston Scientific's stock price is $102.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.38. Therefore, Boston Scientific's P/E ratio for today is 74.51. PE RATIO(74.51) = STOCK PRICE($102.83) / TTM EPS($1.38)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.