EL Estee Lauder Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Estee Lauder Companies stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 138.28. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.57 and the stock price of $78.82 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 18% from its last 4 quarters average of 117.6.
EL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Estee Lauder Companies for the last ten years is 54.38. The current P/E ratio of 138.28 is 154% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, EL's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2024 quarter at 174.89, when the price was $99.69 and the EPS was $0.57. The lowest point was in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 25.94 with a price of $80.68 and an EPS of $3.11.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.61 | 39.66% |
| 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% |
EL average PE ratio chart
Currently, EL's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
EL PE vs peers
EL's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks PG and COTY.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 27.81 | $389.1B |
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 30.41 | $4.58B |
| COTY Coty Inc | 41.14 | $6.44B |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 140.39 | $28.73B |
| NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc | N/A | $358.91M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for EL stock is 138.28 as of Jan 21, 2025.
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 79.7.
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 76.19.
What is the highest PE ratio for EL?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 174.89.
How does the current PE ratio for EL compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of EL is 154% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Estee Lauder Companies's share price is $78.82. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.57. Therefore, Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio for today is 138.28. PE RATIO(138.28) = STOCK PRICE($78.82) / TTM EPS($0.57)
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