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LUV Southwest Airlines PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines stock as of May 6, 2025 is 33.16. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.9 and the stock price of $29.84 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 29.06. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 33.16 is 14% 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
33.16
Average
29.06
Median
15.37
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

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202443.116.39%$33.62$0.78
202337.030.08%$28.88$0.78
20223742.53%$33.67$0.91
202125.96N/A$42.84$1.65
2020N/AN/A$46.61-$5.44
201912.6116.65%$53.98$4.28
201810.81-7.84%$46.48$4.3
201711.73-18.09%$65.45$5.58
201614.329.73%$49.84$3.48
201513.05-49.12%$43.06$3.3
201425.6544.34%$42.32$1.65
201317.77-2.84%$18.84$1.06
201218.29-50.86%$10.24$0.56
201137.2277.75%$8.56$0.23
201020.94-76.18%$12.98$0.62

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
52.66
5-year avg
52.52
10-year avg
29.06
15-year avg
26.78
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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 33.16 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 10.18.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc6.61$24.01B
DAL Delta Air Lines Inc7.86$29.26B
AAL American Airlines Group Inc10.03$6.88B
SKYW Skywest Inc10.45$3.81B
ALK Alaska Air Group Inc15.96$6.15B
LUV Southwest Airlines Co 33.16$17B
JBLU Jetblue Airways CorpN/A$1.56B
ALGT Allegiant Travel CON/A$906.09M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Airlines's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for LUV stock as of May 6, 2025, stands at 33.16.

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 52.66.

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 52.52.

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 14% 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 (May 6, 2025), Southwest Airlines's share price is $29.84. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.9. Therefore, Southwest Airlines's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.16. PE RATIO(33.16) = STOCK PRICE($29.84) / TTM EPS($0.9)

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