LOW Lowes Companies PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Apr 1, 2025, the LOW stock has a PE ratio of 19.1. This is based on the current EPS of $12.25 and the stock price of $234.01 per share. A decrease of 6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 20.4 of the last 4 quarters.

LOW PE ratio history

How has LOW's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Lowes Companies over the last ten years is 22.24. The current 19.1 PE ratio is 14% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, LOW's PE ratio was at its highest in the May 2019 quarter at 38.09, with a price of $112.36 and an EPS of $2.95. The Nov 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 14.94, with a price of $194.94 and an EPS of $13.05.

Today
19.1
Average
22.24
Median
21.25
Minimum
14.94
Maximum
38.09

Lowes Companies PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 37.75% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -38.08% in 2020

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2025 21.23 27.97% $260.04 $12.25
2024 16.59 -21.63% $219.49 $13.23
2023 21.17 8.73% $215.97 $10.2
2022 19.47 -9.32% $234.99 $12.07
2021 21.47 1.42% $166.85 $7.77
2020 21.17 -38.08% $116.24 $5.49
2019 34.19 37.75% $97.11 $2.84
2018 24.82 17.85% $101.5 $4.09
2017 21.06 -19.77% $73.29 $3.48
2016 26.25 5% $71.66 $2.73
2015 25 15.58% $67.76 $2.71
2014 21.63 -5.21% $46.29 $2.14
2013 22.82 19.98% $38.56 $1.69
2012 19.02 6.97% $27.2 $1.43
2011 17.78 -0.61% $25.25 $1.42

Lowes Companies PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jan 2025 21.23 -2.48% $260.04 $12.25
Nov 2024 21.77 9.67% $261.94 $12.03
Aug 2024 19.85 6.78% $240.42 $12.11
May 2024 18.59 12.06% $232.13 $12.49
Feb 2024 16.59 11.04% $219.49 $13.23
Nov 2023 14.94 -31.5% $194.94 $13.05
Aug 2023 21.81 9.65% $223.12 $10.23
May 2023 19.89 -6.05% $205.81 $10.35
Feb 2023 21.17 9.63% $215.97 $10.2
Oct 2022 19.31 28.82% $198.73 $10.29
Jul 2022 14.99 -6.2% $191.53 $12.78
Apr 2022 15.98 -17.93% $197.73 $12.37
Jan 2022 19.47 -3.57% $234.99 $12.07
Oct 2021 20.19 2.28% $233.82 $11.58
Jul 2021 19.74 -7.15% $192.69 $9.76

LOW average PE ratio chart

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

LOW's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
18.84
5-year avg
19.39
10-year avg
22.24
15-year avg
21.45

LOW PE vs peers

What is LOW's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers HD and FAST, LOW's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than BLDR's. Lowes Companies's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 28.91.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BLDR Builders FirstSource Inc 13.76 $14.27B
LOW Lowes Companies Inc 19.1 $130.98B
HD Home Depot Inc 24.43 $363.34B
FAST Fastenal Co 38.61 $44.5B
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc 38.85 $11.76B

Frequently asked questions

What is Lowes Companies's PE ratio?

LOW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 19.1 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lowes Companies (LOW)?

The average PE ratio for LOW stock over the past 3 years is 18.84.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lowes Companies (LOW)?

The average PE ratio for LOW stock over the past 5 years is 19.39.

What is the highest PE ratio for LOW?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 38.09 in the May 2019 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for LOW compare to its historical average?

LOW's current price to earnings ratio is 14% below its 10-year historical average.

How is LOW's PE ratio calculated (Lowes Companies PE ratio formula)?

The PE 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), Lowes Companies's stock price is $234.01. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $12.25. Therefore, Lowes Companies's P/E ratio for today is 19.1. PE RATIO(19.1) = STOCK PRICE($234.01) / TTM EPS($12.25)

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