JNJ Johnson & Johnson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the Johnson & Johnson stock's PE ratio is 26.24. This takes into account the latest EPS of $5.84 and stock price of $153.25. The PE ratio marks an increase of 47% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.9.

JNJ PE ratio history

How has JNJ's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Johnson & Johnson has averaged 45.78 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 26.24 is 43% 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
26.24
Average
45.78
Median
22.76
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
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
Jul 2021 25.07 -11.63% $168.98 $6.74

JNJ average PE ratio chart

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

JNJ's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.

3-year avg
21.42
5-year avg
22.65
10-year avg
45.78
15-year avg
35.78

JNJ PE vs peers

What is JNJ's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers LLY and SYK, 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 29.79.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MRK Merck & Co Inc 12.89 $220.07B
ABT Abbott Laboratories 17.17 $228.39B
PFE Pfizer Inc 17.28 $139.08B
NVS Novartis AG 18.52 $216.49B
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 26.24 $368.97B
MDT Medtronic plc 26.73 $113.49B
SYK Stryker Corp 47.49 $142.44B
LLY ELI LILLY & Co 68.47 $763.49B
GILD Gilead Sciences Inc 292.84 $138.58B

Frequently asked questions

What is Johnson & Johnson's PE ratio?

JNJ stock has a price to earnings ratio of 26.24 as of Apr 1, 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 21.42.

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 22.65.

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 43% 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 1, 2025), Johnson & Johnson's share price is $153.25. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.84. Therefore, Johnson & Johnson's PE ratio for today is 26.24. PE RATIO(26.24) = STOCK PRICE($153.25) / TTM EPS($5.84)

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