LAZ Lazard PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Lazard stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 18.99. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.74 and the stock price of $52.04 per share.
LAZ PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lazard for the last ten years is 11.95. The current PE ratio of 18.99 is 59% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, LAZ's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2017 quarter at 25.12, when the stock price was $52.5 and the EPS was $2.09. The lowest value was in the Mar 2016 quarter, when it reached 4.91 with a price of $38.8 and an EPS of $7.91.
Lazard PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 130.94% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -66.84% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.42 | 5.84% |
| 2021 | 8.9 | -22.34% |
| 2020 | 11.46 | -26.3% |
| 2019 | 15.55 | 86.67% |
| 2018 | 8.33 | -66.84% |
| 2017 | 25.12 | 90.16% |
| 2016 | 13.21 | 130.94% |
| 2015 | 5.72 | -60.11% |
| 2014 | 14.34 | -57.92% |
LAZ average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LAZ is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lazard's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LAZ stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 18.99.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lazard (LAZ)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LAZ stock is 11.63.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lazard (LAZ)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LAZ stock is 11.63.
What is the highest PE ratio for LAZ?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 25.12 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LAZ compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LAZ is 59% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is LAZ's PE ratio calculated (Lazard PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Lazard's stock price is $52.04. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.74. Therefore, Lazard's P/E ratio for today is 18.99. PE RATIO(18.99) = STOCK PRICE($52.04) / TTM EPS($2.74)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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