GE PE ratio history
The PE ratio of General Electric has averaged 121.94 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 30.79 is 75% 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 |
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 DHR, GE's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than JNJ's and TMO's. General Electric's current PE ratio of 30.79 is above the average of its peers, which is 24.2.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 13.24 | $142.28B |
| MMM 3M Co | 17.84 | $73.43B |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 22.7 | $129.21B |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 24.89 | $105.64B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 26.3 | $369.86B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 26.6 | $166.37B |
| GE General Electric Co | 30.74 | $199.28B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 35.63 | $135.74B |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Electric's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GE stock is 30.79 as of Apr 14, 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 209.17.
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 174.41.
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 75% 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 (Apr 14, 2025), General Electric's stock price is $186. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.04. Therefore, General Electric's P/E ratio for today is 30.79. PE RATIO(30.79) = STOCK PRICE($186) / TTM EPS($6.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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