DLB
Dolby Laboratories
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The PE ratio for Dolby Laboratories stock stands at 20.48 as of Jun 22, 2026. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.56 and stock price of $52.42. A decrease of 20% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 25.7 of the last four quarters.
DLB PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Dolby Laboratories has been 39.08. The current 20.48 P/E ratio is 48% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, DLB's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2018 quarter at 174.93, with a price of $69.97 and an EPS of $0.4. The Dec 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 21.83, with a price of $45.19 and an EPS of $2.07.
Dolby Laboratories PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 517.47% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -85.47% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27.21 | -1.38% | $72.39 | $2.66 |
| 2024 | 27.59 | -26.89% | $75.61 | $2.74 |
| 2023 | 37.74 | 6.58% | $79.26 | $2.1 |
| 2022 | 35.41 | 17.56% | $65.15 | $1.84 |
| 2021 | 30.12 | 6.58% | $92.47 | $3.07 |
| 2020 | 28.26 | 11.22% | $64.99 | $2.3 |
| 2019 | 25.41 | -85.47% | $63.79 | $2.51 |
| 2018 | 174.93 | 517.47% | $69.97 | $0.4 |
| 2017 | 28.33 | -3.48% | $57.52 | $2.03 |
| 2016 | 29.35 | 65.45% | $54.29 | $1.85 |
| 2015 | 17.74 | -13.17% | $31.4 | $1.77 |
| 2014 | 20.43 | 10.49% | $41.26 | $2.02 |
| 2013 | 18.49 | 39.44% | $34.39 | $1.86 |
| 2012 | 13.26 | 34.35% | $32.75 | $2.47 |
| 2011 | 9.87 | -60.04% | $27.44 | $2.78 |
Dolby Laboratories PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 22.67 | -13.41% | $58.03 | $2.56 |
| Dec 2025 | 26.18 | -3.79% | $65.71 | $2.51 |
| Sep 2025 | 27.21 | 1.04% | $72.39 | $2.66 |
| Jun 2025 | 26.93 | -10.02% | $74.05 | $2.75 |
| Mar 2025 | 29.93 | 4.5% | $79.91 | $2.67 |
| Dec 2024 | 28.64 | 3.81% | $78.48 | $2.74 |
| Sep 2024 | 27.59 | -22.7% | $75.61 | $2.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 35.69 | -15.23% | $79.23 | $2.22 |
| Mar 2024 | 42.1 | -3.77% | $83.77 | $1.99 |
| Dec 2023 | 43.75 | 15.92% | $86.18 | $1.97 |
| Sep 2023 | 37.74 | 3.28% | $79.26 | $2.1 |
| Jun 2023 | 36.54 | 7.79% | $83.68 | $2.29 |
| Mar 2023 | 33.9 | -9.65% | $85.42 | $2.52 |
| Dec 2022 | 37.52 | 5.96% | $70.54 | $1.88 |
| Sep 2022 | 35.41 | -0.51% | $65.15 | $1.84 |
DLB Price vs fair value
DLB average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of DLB is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 20.48, DLB ranks lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 30.63, Dolby Laboratories's price to earnings (P/E) is 33% lower.
DLB PE vs peers
DLB's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks BMI and IMAX.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc | 20.36 | $4.93B |
| BMI Badger Meter Inc | 28.66 | $3.73B |
| IMAX Imax Corp | 66.13 | $2.47B |
| SSTK Shutterstock Inc | N/A | $530.13M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dolby Laboratories's PE ratio?
As of Jun 22, 2026, DLB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.48.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dolby Laboratories (DLB)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DLB stock is 32.08.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dolby Laboratories (DLB)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DLB stock is 33.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for DLB?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 174.93 in the Sep 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for DLB compare to its historical average?
DLB's price to earnings ratio is currently 48% below its 10-year historical average.
How is DLB's PE ratio calculated (Dolby Laboratories PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 22, 2026), Dolby Laboratories's share price is $52.42. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $2.56. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's PE ratio for today is 20.48. PE RATIO(20.48) = STOCK PRICE($52.42) / TTM EPS($2.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.