EL Estee Lauder Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Estee Lauder Companies stock as of Oct 21, 2024 is 81.89. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.09 and the stock price of $89.26 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 16% from its last 4 quarters average of 97.3.
EL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Estee Lauder Companies for the last ten years is 50.55. The current P/E ratio of 81.89 is 62% 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 Dec 2014 quarter, when it reached 25.57 with a price of $76.2 and an EPS of $2.98.
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 lower than its peer stock COTY, but it is higher than PG's and IPAR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| IPAR Inter Parfums Inc | 27.18 | $3.85B |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 28.61 | $400.24B |
| EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc | 79.77 | $31.19B |
| COTY Coty Inc | 82.11 | $6.41B |
| NUS Nu Skin Enterprises Inc | N/A | $300.45M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for EL stock is 81.89 as of Oct 21, 2024.
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 67.54.
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 69.08.
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 62% 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 (Oct 21, 2024), Estee Lauder Companies's share price is $89.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $1.09. Therefore, Estee Lauder Companies's PE ratio for today is 81.89. PE RATIO(81.89) = STOCK PRICE($89.26) / TTM EPS($1.09)
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