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EL Estee Lauder Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Estee Lauder Companies stock as of Nov 29, 2023 is 81.56. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.54 and the stock price of $125.6 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 8% from its last 4 quarters average of 75.8.

EL PE ratio history

How has EL's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Estee Lauder Companies for the last ten years is 44.48. The current P/E ratio of 81.56 is 83% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, EL's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 129.14, when the price was $218.25 and the EPS was $1.69. The lowest point was in the Jun 2014 quarter, when it reached 23.8 with a price of $74.26 and an EPS of $3.12.

Average
44.48
Median
35.61
Minimum
23.8
Maximum
129.14

Estee Lauder Companies PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 166.32% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -59.51% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 69.89 82.24%
2022 38.35 -4.63%
2021 40.21 -59.51%
2020 99.31 166.32%
2019 37.29 -21.35%
2018 47.41 67.94%
2017 28.23 -6.65%
2016 30.24 0.13%
2015 30.2 26.89%
2014 23.8 -4.84%

EL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of EL for the past years

Currently, EL's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
58.73
5-year avg
57.76
10-year avg
44.48
15-year avg
37.86

EL PE vs peers

What is EL's PE ratio compared to its peers

EL's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks PG and COTY. Estee Lauder Companies's current PE ratio of 81.56 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 22.32.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc 14.19 $827.61M
PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 23.88 $356.2B
IPAR Inter Parfums Inc 24.82 $3.94B
COTY Coty Inc 26.37 $10.11B
EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc 81.56 $44.95B

Frequently asked questions

What is Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for EL stock is 81.56 as of Nov 29, 2023.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Estee Lauder Companies (EL)?

The average PE ratio for EL stock over the past 3 years is 58.73.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Estee Lauder Companies (EL)?

The average PE ratio for EL stock over the past 5 years is 57.76.

What is the highest PE ratio for EL?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 129.14.

How does the current PE ratio for EL compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of EL is 83% higher than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Estee Lauder Companies'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 EL's PE ratio calculated (Estee Lauder Companies PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 29, 2023), Estee Lauder Companies's share price is $125.6. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2023 is $1.54. Therefore, Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio for today is 81.56. PE RATIO(81.56) = STOCK PRICE($125.6) / TTM EPS($1.54)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.