ITW Illinois Tool Works PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 24, 2024, the ITW stock has a PE ratio of 22.34. This is based on the current EPS of $11.6 and the stock price of $259.17 per share. A decrease of 10% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 24.7 of the last 4 quarters.
ITW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Illinois Tool Works over the last ten years is 22.88. The current 22.34 PE ratio is 2.4% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, ITW's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2017 quarter at 34.05, with a price of $166.85 and an EPS of $4.9. The Dec 2014 quarter recorded the bottom point at 12.92, with a price of $94.7 and an EPS of $7.33.
Illinois Tool Works PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 59.34% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -51.37% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.81 | 19.26% |
| 2022 | 22.48 | -22.13% |
| 2021 | 28.87 | -5.68% |
| 2020 | 30.61 | 32.57% |
| 2019 | 23.09 | 39.43% |
| 2018 | 16.56 | -51.37% |
| 2017 | 34.05 | 59.34% |
| 2016 | 21.37 | 18.99% |
| 2015 | 17.96 | 39.01% |
| 2014 | 12.92 | -42.22% |
ITW average PE ratio chart
Currently, ITW's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ITW PE vs peers
ITW's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks PH and FAST, but it is greater than MMM's and DOV's. Illinois Tool Works's current PE ratio of 22.34 is below the average of its peers, which is 26.94.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MMM 3M Co | 16.42 | $70.99B |
| DOV DOVER Corp | 16.92 | $26.11B |
| MIDD Middleby Corp | 18.75 | $7.36B |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 22.34 | $76.53B |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 22.41 | $10.72B |
| NDSN Nordson Corp | 25.98 | $12.1B |
| FLS Flowserve Corp | 28.65 | $7.68B |
| PH Parker Hannifin Corp | 29.02 | $84B |
| GGG Graco Inc | 29.22 | $14.31B |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 37.37 | $43.03B |
| IR Ingersoll Rand Inc | 44.61 | $37.22B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Illinois Tool Works's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ITW stock is 22.34 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Illinois Tool Works (ITW)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ITW stock is 24.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Illinois Tool Works (ITW)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ITW stock is 24.85.
What is the highest PE ratio for ITW?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 34.05 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ITW compare to its historical average?
ITW's current price to earnings ratio is 2.4% below its 10-year historical average.
How is ITW's PE ratio calculated (Illinois Tool Works PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Illinois Tool Works's stock price is $259.17. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $11.6. Therefore, Illinois Tool Works's P/E ratio for today is 22.34. PE RATIO(22.34) = STOCK PRICE($259.17) / TTM EPS($11.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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