DLB Dolby Laboratories PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Dolby Laboratories stock stands at 28.21 as of Dec 20, 2024. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.74 and stock price of $77.29. A decrease of 24% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 37.3 of the last four quarters.
DLB PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Dolby Laboratories has been 38.25. The current 28.21 P/E ratio is 26% 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 Sep 2015 quarter marked the lowest point at 17.74, with a price of $31.4 and an EPS of $1.77.
Dolby Laboratories PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 517.47% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -85.47% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.59 | -26.89% |
| 2023 | 37.74 | 6.58% |
| 2022 | 35.41 | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 30.12 | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 28.26 | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 25.41 | -85.47% |
| 2018 | 174.93 | 517.47% |
| 2017 | 28.33 | -3.48% |
| 2016 | 29.35 | 65.45% |
| 2015 | 17.74 | -13.17% |
DLB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DLB is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 | 28.21 | $7.38B |
| SSTK Shutterstock Inc | 29.51 | $1.05B |
| BMI Badger Meter Inc | 53.76 | $6.4B |
| IMAX Imax Corp | 55.73 | $1.29B |
| FARO Faro Technologies Inc | N/A | $493.17M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dolby Laboratories's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, DLB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 28.21.
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 36.73.
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 34.04.
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 26% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Dolby Laboratories's share price is $77.29. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.74. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's PE ratio for today is 28.21. PE RATIO(28.21) = STOCK PRICE($77.29) / TTM EPS($2.74)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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