GE General Electric PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 23, 2025, the General Electric stock's PE ratio is 35.92. This results from the current EPS of $6.48 and stock price of $232.79. The P/E ratio has an increase of 12% from the past four quarters average of 32.1.
GE PE ratio history
The PE ratio of General Electric has averaged 117.15 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 35.92 is 69% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, GE's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2022 quarter at 1,675.8, when the stock price was $83.79 and the EPS was $0.05. The lowest value was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 12.12 with a price of $95.6 and an EPS of $7.89.
General Electric PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 82.61% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -99.1% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.61 | 82.61% | $166.79 | $6.04 |
| 2023 | 15.12 | -99.1% | $127.63 | $8.44 |
| 2022 | 1,675.8 | N/A | $83.79 | $0.05 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $94.47 | -$6 |
| 2020 | 18.66 | N/A | $86.4 | $4.63 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $89.28 | -$4.99 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $60.56 | -$20.96 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $139.6 | -$8.24 |
| 2016 | 41.58 | N/A | $252.8 | $6.08 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $249.2 | -$4.96 |
| 2014 | 16.74 | -23.56% | $202.16 | $12.08 |
| 2013 | 21.9 | 34.6% | $224.24 | $10.24 |
| 2012 | 16.27 | 12.67% | $167.92 | $10.32 |
| 2011 | 14.44 | -16.29% | $143.28 | $9.92 |
| 2010 | 17.25 | 15.15% | $146.32 | $8.48 |
General Electric PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 30.89 | 11.88% | $200.15 | $6.48 |
| Dec 2024 | 27.61 | -15.95% | $166.79 | $6.04 |
| Sep 2024 | 32.85 | -11.76% | $188.58 | $5.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 37.23 | -34.47% | $158.97 | $4.27 |
| Mar 2024 | 56.81 | 275.73% | $175.53 | $3.09 |
| Dec 2023 | 15.12 | 21.54% | $127.63 | $8.44 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.44 | -1.11% | $110.55 | $8.89 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.58 | 3.8% | $109.85 | $8.73 |
| Mar 2023 | 12.12 | -99.28% | $95.6 | $7.89 |
| Dec 2022 | 1,675.8 | N/A | $83.79 | $0.05 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $61.91 | -$5.25 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $63.67 | -$4.24 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $91.5 | -$4.46 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $94.47 | -$6 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $103.03 | -$0.41 |
GE Price vs fair value
GE average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of GE is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GE PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks JNJ and CAT, GE's PE ratio stands higher. General Electric's current PE ratio of 35.92 is above the average of its peers, which is 22.92.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 16.94 | $369.36B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 17.05 | $165.51B |
| MMM 3M Co | 18.76 | $80.38B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 23.6 | $152.27B |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 24.53 | $104.12B |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 25.87 | $145.47B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 36.4 | $135.2B |
| GE General Electric Co | 37.31 | $257.85B |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Electric's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GE stock is 35.92 as of May 23, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for General Electric (GE)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for GE stock is 191.35.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for General Electric (GE)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for GE stock is 162.45.
What is the highest PE ratio for GE?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 1,675.8 and it was in the Dec 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GE compare to its historical average?
GE's price to earnings ratio is currently 69% below its 10-year historical average.
How is GE's PE ratio calculated (General Electric PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 23, 2025), General Electric's stock price is $232.79. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $6.48. Therefore, General Electric's P/E ratio for today is 35.92. PE RATIO(35.92) = STOCK PRICE($232.79) / TTM EPS($6.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.