LUV Southwest Airlines PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines stock as of Aug 4, 2025 is 43.12. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.69 and the stock price of $29.75 per share.

LUV PE ratio history

How has LUV's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Southwest Airlines for the last ten years is 30.03. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 43.12 is 44% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, LUV's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 238.42, when the price was $28.61 and the EPS was $0.12. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2018 quarter, when it reached 8.68 with a price of $50.88 and an EPS of $5.86.

Today
43.36
Average
30.03
Median
16.53
Minimum
8.68
Maximum
238.42

Southwest Airlines PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 77.75% in 2011

Maximum annual decrease: -76.18% in 2010

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 43.1 16.39% $33.62 $0.78
2023 37.03 0.08% $28.88 $0.78
2022 37 42.53% $33.67 $0.91
2021 25.96 N/A $42.84 $1.65
2020 N/A N/A $46.61 -$5.44
2019 12.61 16.65% $53.98 $4.28
2018 10.81 -7.84% $46.48 $4.3
2017 11.73 -18.09% $65.45 $5.58
2016 14.32 9.73% $49.84 $3.48
2015 13.05 -49.12% $43.06 $3.3
2014 25.65 44.34% $42.32 $1.65
2013 17.77 -2.84% $18.84 $1.06
2012 18.29 -50.86% $10.24 $0.56
2011 37.22 77.75% $8.56 $0.23
2010 20.94 -76.18% $12.98 $0.62

Southwest Airlines PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jun 2025 47.01 26% $32.44 $0.69
Mar 2025 37.31 -13.43% $33.58 $0.9
Dec 2024 43.1 N/A $33.62 $0.78
Sep 2024 N/A N/A $29.63 -$0.09
Jun 2024 238.42 439.05% $28.61 $0.12
Mar 2024 44.23 19.44% $29.19 $0.66
Dec 2023 37.03 13.55% $28.88 $0.78
Sep 2023 32.61 -11.75% $27.07 $0.83
Jun 2023 36.95 27.19% $36.21 $0.98
Mar 2023 29.05 -21.49% $32.54 $1.12
Dec 2022 37 67.95% $33.67 $0.91
Sep 2022 22.03 2.47% $30.84 $1.4
Jun 2022 21.5 -53.99% $36.12 $1.68
Mar 2022 46.73 80.01% $45.8 $0.98
Dec 2021 25.96 N/A $42.84 $1.65

LUV Price vs fair value

How does LUV's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

LUV average PE ratio chart

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

LUV's current PE ratio is higher than the 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
54.98
5-year avg
49.92
10-year avg
30.03
15-year avg
26.94

LUV PE vs peers

What is LUV's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer stocks DAL and UAL, LUV's PE ratio is higher. Southwest Airlines's current PE ratio of 43.12 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 11.76.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
DAL Delta Air Lines Inc 7.62 $34.51B
UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc 8.67 $28.39B
SKYW Skywest Inc 10.82 $4.41B
AAL American Airlines Group Inc 13.52 $7.67B
ALK Alaska Air Group Inc 18.82 $6.44B
LUV Southwest Airlines Co 43.36 $15.71B
JBLU Jetblue Airways Corp N/A $1.57B
ALGT Allegiant Travel CO N/A $881.34M

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Airlines's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for LUV stock as of Aug 4, 2025, stands at 43.12.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

The average PE ratio for LUV stock over the past 3 years is 54.98.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Southwest Airlines (LUV)?

The average PE ratio for LUV stock over the past 5 years is 49.92.

What is the highest PE ratio for LUV?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 238.42 and it was in the Jun 2024 quarter.

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

The current PE ratio of LUV is 44% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is LUV's PE ratio calculated (Southwest Airlines PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 4, 2025), Southwest Airlines's share price is $29.75. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $0.69. Therefore, Southwest Airlines's price to earnings ratio for today is 43.12. PE RATIO(43.12) = STOCK PRICE($29.75) / TTM EPS($0.69)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.