L Loews PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 21, 2025, the L stock has a PE ratio of 12.89. This is based on the current EPS of $6.42 and the stock price of $82.76 per share. An increase of 11% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 11.6 of the last 4 quarters.
L PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Loews over the last ten years is 33.74. The current 12.89 PE ratio is 62% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, L's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2016 quarter at 513.63, with a price of $41.09 and an EPS of $0.08. The Sep 2021 quarter recorded the bottom point at 8.86, with a price of $53.93 and an EPS of $6.09.
Loews PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 96.94% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -54.83% in 2010
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.19 | 19.37% | $84.69 | $6.42 |
| 2023 | 11.05 | -35.79% | $69.59 | $6.3 |
| 2022 | 17.21 | 79.46% | $58.33 | $3.39 |
| 2021 | 9.59 | N/A | $57.76 | $6.02 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $45.02 | -$3.32 |
| 2019 | 17.04 | -25.49% | $52.49 | $3.08 |
| 2018 | 22.87 | 58.16% | $45.52 | $1.99 |
| 2017 | 14.46 | -40.4% | $50.03 | $3.46 |
| 2016 | 24.26 | -54.51% | $46.83 | $1.93 |
| 2015 | 53.33 | 96.72% | $38.4 | $0.72 |
| 2014 | 27.11 | -14.02% | $42.02 | $1.55 |
| 2013 | 31.53 | 11.41% | $48.24 | $1.53 |
| 2012 | 28.3 | 96.94% | $40.75 | $1.44 |
| 2011 | 14.37 | 13.78% | $37.65 | $2.62 |
| 2010 | 12.63 | -54.83% | $38.91 | $3.08 |
Loews PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 13.19 | 25.62% | $84.69 | $6.42 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.5 | -4.2% | $79.05 | $7.53 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.96 | -5.76% | $74.74 | $6.82 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.63 | 5.25% | $78.29 | $6.73 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.05 | 1.1% | $69.59 | $6.3 |
| Sep 2023 | 10.93 | -15.73% | $63.31 | $5.79 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.97 | -17.76% | $59.38 | $4.58 |
| Mar 2023 | 15.77 | -8.37% | $58.02 | $3.68 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.21 | 10.46% | $58.33 | $3.39 |
| Sep 2022 | 15.58 | 9.1% | $49.84 | $3.2 |
| Jun 2022 | 14.28 | 39.73% | $59.26 | $4.15 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.22 | 6.57% | $64.82 | $6.34 |
| Dec 2021 | 9.59 | 8.24% | $57.76 | $6.02 |
| Sep 2021 | 8.86 | -7.13% | $53.93 | $6.09 |
| Jun 2021 | 9.54 | N/A | $54.65 | $5.73 |
L average PE ratio chart
Currently, L's PE ratio is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
L PE vs peers
L's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks PGR and WRB, but it is greater than CB's and TRV's. Loews's current PE ratio of 12.89 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 13.02.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 7.25 | $4.7B |
| CB Chubb Ltd | 10.86 | $107.73B |
| TRV Travelers Companies Inc | 11.03 | $54.42B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 11.23 | $10.06B |
| ALL Allstate Corp | 11.9 | $49.16B |
| L Loews Corp | 12.89 | $17.62B |
| CNA Cna Financial Corp | 13.94 | $13.33B |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 15.47 | $23.23B |
| RLI Rli Corp | 16.24 | $6.83B |
| PGR Progressive Corp | 19.29 | $155.94B |
| OB Outbrain Inc | 75.88 | $301.37M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Loews's PE ratio?
L's price to earnings ratio is 12.89 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Loews (L)?
The average PE ratio for L stock over the past 3 years is 12.86.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Loews (L)?
The average PE ratio for L stock over the past 5 years is 12.15.
What is the highest PE ratio for L?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 513.63.
How does the current PE ratio for L compare to its historical average?
L's current price to earnings ratio is 62% below its 10-year historical average.
How is L's PE ratio calculated (Loews 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Loews's stock price is $82.76. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.42. Therefore, Loews's P/E ratio for today is 12.89. PE RATIO(12.89) = STOCK PRICE($82.76) / TTM EPS($6.42)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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