CNO CNO Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 21, 2025, the CNO stock has a PE ratio of 9.75. This is based on the current EPS of $3.81 and the stock price of $37.16 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past four-quarter average.
CNO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of CNO Financial Group over the last ten years is 9.69. The current 9.75 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. Over the past ten years, CNO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2017 quarter at 23.97, with a price of $24.69 and an EPS of $1.03. The Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.55, with a price of $17.97 and an EPS of $7.06.
CNO Financial Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 776.07% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -80.99% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.77 | -14.52% | $37.21 | $3.81 |
| 2023 | 11.43 | 172.79% | $27.9 | $2.44 |
| 2022 | 4.19 | -21.97% | $22.85 | $5.45 |
| 2021 | 5.37 | -48.81% | $23.84 | $4.44 |
| 2020 | 10.49 | 51.59% | $22.23 | $2.12 |
| 2019 | 6.92 | N/A | $18.13 | $2.62 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $14.88 | -$1.9 |
| 2017 | 23.97 | 154.19% | $24.69 | $1.03 |
| 2016 | 9.43 | -30.87% | $19.15 | $2.03 |
| 2015 | 13.64 | -80.99% | $19.09 | $1.4 |
| 2014 | 71.75 | 776.07% | $17.22 | $0.24 |
| 2013 | 8.19 | -16.6% | $17.69 | $2.16 |
| 2012 | 9.82 | 110.28% | $9.33 | $0.95 |
| 2011 | 4.67 | -33.85% | $6.31 | $1.35 |
| 2010 | 7.06 | -36.45% | $6.78 | $0.96 |
CNO Financial Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 9.77 | -29.56% | $37.21 | $3.81 |
| Sep 2024 | 13.87 | 96.18% | $35.1 | $2.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.07 | -10.51% | $27.72 | $3.92 |
| Mar 2024 | 7.9 | -30.88% | $27.48 | $3.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.43 | 18.45% | $27.9 | $2.44 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.65 | 2.77% | $23.73 | $2.46 |
| Jun 2023 | 9.39 | 65.03% | $23.67 | $2.52 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.69 | 35.8% | $22.19 | $3.9 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.19 | 64.31% | $22.85 | $5.45 |
| Sep 2022 | 2.55 | -11.15% | $17.97 | $7.06 |
| Jun 2022 | 2.87 | -44.16% | $18.09 | $6.31 |
| Mar 2022 | 5.14 | -4.28% | $25.09 | $4.88 |
| Dec 2021 | 5.37 | -25.42% | $23.84 | $4.44 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.2 | 3.6% | $23.54 | $3.27 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.95 | -3.34% | $23.62 | $3.4 |
CNO average PE ratio chart
CNO's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
CNO PE vs peers
Compared to its peers AFL and MET, CNO's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than UNM's and LNC's. CNO Financial Group's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 10.24.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 1.62 | $5.16B |
| UNM Unum Group | 8.14 | $13.66B |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 10.15 | $3.9B |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | 10.75 | $16.42B |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 11.18 | $59.18B |
| MET Metlife Inc | 12.2 | $49.69B |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 12.99 | $9.6B |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | 17.07 | $12.28B |
Frequently asked questions
What is CNO Financial Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CNO stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 9.75.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for CNO Financial Group (CNO)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CNO stock is 7.67.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for CNO Financial Group (CNO)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CNO stock is 7.27.
What is the highest PE ratio for CNO?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 23.97 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CNO compare to its historical average?
CNO's current price to earnings ratio is 0.6% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is CNO Financial Group's PE ratio so low?
CNO's PE ratio of 9.75 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is CNO's PE ratio calculated (CNO Financial Group PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), CNO Financial Group's stock price is $37.16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, CNO Financial Group's P/E ratio for today is 9.75. PE RATIO(9.75) = STOCK PRICE($37.16) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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