JNJ Johnson & Johnson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 23, 2025, the Johnson & Johnson stock's PE ratio is 17.15. This takes into account the latest EPS of $9.06 and stock price of $155.38. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 19.8.

JNJ PE ratio history

How has JNJ's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Johnson & Johnson has averaged 45.09 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 17.15 is 62% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, JNJ's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2017 quarter at 291.08, when the price was $139.72 and the EPS was $0.48. The lowest point was in the Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 9.6 with a price of $146.16 and an EPS of $15.23.

Today
17.1
Average
45.09
Median
22.66
Minimum
9.6
Maximum
291.08

Johnson & Johnson PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 1,426.38% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -92.33% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 24.84 120.02% $145.05 $5.84
2023 11.29 -56.34% $156.74 $13.88
2023 25.86 19.89% $176.65 $6.83
2022 21.57 -23.37% $171.07 $7.93
2021 28.15 10.48% $157.38 $5.59
2019 25.48 14.11% $145.75 $5.72
2018 22.33 -92.33% $127.27 $5.7
2017 291.08 1,426.38% $139.72 $0.48
2017 19.07 3.25% $115.21 $6.04
2016 18.47 1.99% $102.72 $5.56
2014 18.11 -3.52% $105.06 $5.8
2013 18.77 6.47% $92.35 $4.92
2012 17.63 -4.86% $69.48 $3.94
2012 18.53 45.33% $65.58 $3.54
2011 12.75 -11.89% $61.85 $4.85

Johnson & Johnson PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 18.07 -27.25% $163.71 $9.06
Dec 2024 24.84 -7.21% $145.05 $5.84
Sep 2024 26.77 178.85% $161.4 $6.03
Jun 2024 9.6 -7.43% $146.16 $15.23
Mar 2024 10.37 -8.15% $158.19 $15.26
Dec 2023 11.29 -1.31% $156.74 $13.88
Oct 2023 11.44 -65.51% $155.75 $13.61
Jul 2023 33.17 3.59% $165.52 $4.99
Apr 2023 32.02 23.82% $155 $4.84
Jan 2023 25.86 15.55% $176.65 $6.83
Oct 2022 22.38 -12.85% $163.36 $7.3
Jul 2022 25.68 8.68% $179.52 $6.99
Apr 2022 23.63 9.55% $178.19 $7.54
Jan 2022 21.57 -8.87% $171.07 $7.93
Oct 2021 23.67 -5.58% $160.47 $6.78

JNJ average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of JNJ for the past years

JNJ's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
20.96
5-year avg
22.42
10-year avg
45.09
15-year avg
35.85

JNJ PE vs peers

What is JNJ's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers LLY and NVS, JNJ's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than ABT's and MRK's. Johnson & Johnson's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 29.17.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MRK Merck & Co Inc 11.78 $201.2B
PFE Pfizer Inc 16 $128.79B
ABT Abbott Laboratories 16.95 $225.41B
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 17.1 $372.77B
NVS Novartis AG 18.77 $219.43B
MDT Medtronic plc 25.47 $108.13B
SYK Stryker Corp 45.84 $137.49B
LLY ELI LILLY & Co 72.94 $813.36B
GILD Gilead Sciences Inc 280.05 $132.53B

Frequently asked questions

What is Johnson & Johnson's PE ratio?

JNJ stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.15 as of Apr 23, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)?

The average PE ratio for JNJ stock over the past 3 years is 20.96.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)?

The average PE ratio for JNJ stock over the past 5 years is 22.42.

What is the highest PE ratio for JNJ?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 291.08.

How does the current PE ratio for JNJ compare to its historical average?

JNJ's price to earnings ratio is currently 62% below its 10-year historical average.

How is JNJ's PE ratio calculated (Johnson & Johnson 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 (Apr 23, 2025), Johnson & Johnson's share price is $155.38. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $9.06. Therefore, Johnson & Johnson's PE ratio for today is 17.15. PE RATIO(17.15) = STOCK PRICE($155.38) / TTM EPS($9.06)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.