LEA Lear PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Lear stock's P/E ratio is 9.91. This takes into account the latest EPS of $9.56 and stock price of $94.78. The PE ratio has decreased by 27% from its last 4 quarters average of 13.5.
LEA PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Lear has averaged 18.62 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 9.91 is 47% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, LEA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jul 2022 quarter at 67.41, when the price was $126.74 and the EPS was $1.88. The lowest point was recorded in the Apr 2020 quarter, when it reached 7.05 with a price of $72.58 and an EPS of $10.3.
Lear PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 464.09% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -51.36% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.51 | -35.77% |
| 2022 | 22.59 | -23.19% |
| 2021 | 29.41 | -51.36% |
| 2020 | 60.47 | 464.09% |
| 2019 | 10.72 | 51.41% |
| 2018 | 7.08 | -24.68% |
| 2017 | 9.4 | -4.28% |
| 2016 | 9.82 | -22.37% |
| 2015 | 12.65 | 8.21% |
| 2014 | 11.69 | -26.8% |
LEA average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LEA is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LEA PE vs peers
LEA's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks JCI and GNTX, but it is above VC's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VC Visteon Corp | 4.62 | $2.37B |
| LEA Lear Corp | 9.91 | $5.15B |
| GNTX Gentex Corp | 15.42 | $6.63B |
| JCI Johnson Controls International plc | 31.87 | $53.4B |
| DAN Dana Inc | N/A | $1.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lear's PE ratio?
LEA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.91 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lear (LEA)?
The average PE ratio for LEA stock over the past 3 years is 24.47.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lear (LEA)?
The average PE ratio for LEA stock over the past 5 years is 27.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for LEA?
Over the last ten years, the Jul 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 67.41.
How does the current PE ratio for LEA compare to its historical average?
LEA's price to earnings ratio is currently 47% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Lear's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is LEA's PE ratio calculated (Lear PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Lear's share price is $94.78. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.56. Therefore, Lear's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.91. PE RATIO(9.91) = STOCK PRICE($94.78) / TTM EPS($9.56)
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