LAZ Lazard PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Lazard stock as of May 5, 2025 is 12.81. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.16 and the stock price of $40.49 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 29% from the past four quarters average of 18.1.
LAZ PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lazard for the last ten years is 11.98. The current PE ratio of 12.81 is 7% 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: 134.92% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -66.84% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.57 | N/A | $51.48 | $2.93 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34.8 | -$0.9 |
| 2022 | 9.42 | 5.84% | $34.67 | $3.68 |
| 2021 | 8.9 | -22.34% | $43.63 | $4.9 |
| 2020 | 11.46 | -26.3% | $42.3 | $3.69 |
| 2019 | 15.55 | 86.67% | $39.96 | $2.57 |
| 2018 | 8.33 | -66.84% | $36.91 | $4.43 |
| 2017 | 25.12 | 90.16% | $52.5 | $2.09 |
| 2016 | 13.21 | 130.94% | $41.09 | $3.11 |
| 2015 | 5.72 | -60.11% | $45.01 | $7.87 |
| 2014 | 14.34 | -57.92% | $50.03 | $3.49 |
| 2013 | 34.08 | -17.76% | $45.32 | $1.33 |
| 2012 | 41.44 | 134.92% | $29.84 | $0.72 |
| 2011 | 17.64 | -24.97% | $26.11 | $1.48 |
| 2010 | 23.51 | N/A | $39.49 | $1.68 |
Lazard PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 13.7 | -22.03% | $43.3 | $3.16 |
| Dec 2024 | 17.57 | -4.46% | $51.48 | $2.93 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.39 | -19.09% | $50.38 | $2.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 22.73 | N/A | $38.18 | $1.68 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $41.87 | -$0.26 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34.8 | -$0.9 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $31.01 | -$1.09 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $32 | -$0.05 |
| Mar 2023 | 14.27 | 51.49% | $33.11 | $2.32 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.42 | 51.45% | $34.67 | $3.68 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.22 | -3.86% | $31.83 | $5.12 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.47 | -2.71% | $32.41 | $5.01 |
| Mar 2022 | 6.65 | -25.28% | $34.5 | $5.19 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.9 | -9.28% | $43.63 | $4.9 |
| Sep 2021 | 9.81 | -5.49% | $45.8 | $4.67 |
LAZ average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LAZ is greater than its 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 3-year average.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lazard's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LAZ stock as of May 5, 2025, stands at 12.81.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lazard (LAZ)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LAZ stock is 13.6.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lazard (LAZ)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LAZ stock is 11.97.
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 7% 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 (May 5, 2025), Lazard's stock price is $40.49. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.16. Therefore, Lazard's P/E ratio for today is 12.81. PE RATIO(12.81) = STOCK PRICE($40.49) / TTM EPS($3.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.