MCK Mckesson PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Mckesson stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 30.69. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $21.95 and the stock price of $673.69 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 21% from its last 4 quarters average of 25.3.

MCK PE ratio history

How has MCK's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Mckesson for the last ten years is 61.87. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 30.69 is 50% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, MCK's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2019 quarter at 688.59, when the price was $117.06 and the EPS was $0.17. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2017 quarter, when it reached 6.46 with a price of $148.26 and an EPS of $22.95.

Today
30.69
Average
61.87
Median
23.82
Minimum
6.46
Maximum
688.59

Mckesson PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 6,714.55% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -96.06% in 2020

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 23.82 68.82% $536.85 $22.54
2023 14.11 -66.26% $356.05 $25.23
2022 41.82 N/A $306.13 $7.32
2021 N/A N/A $195.04 -$28.26
2020 27.16 -96.06% $135.26 $4.98
2019 688.59 56.42% $117.06 $0.17
2018 440.22 6,714.55% $140.87 $0.32
2017 6.46 -59.65% $148.26 $22.95
2016 16.01 -54.91% $157.25 $9.82
2015 35.51 10.8% $226.2 $6.37
2014 32.05 69.49% $176.57 $5.51
2013 18.91 22.79% $107.96 $5.71
2012 15.4 -9.41% $87.77 $5.7
2011 17 21.6% $79.05 $4.65
2010 13.98 19.28% $65.72 $4.7

Mckesson PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 25.96 1.96% $569.91 $21.95
Sep 2024 25.46 -1.96% $494.42 $19.42
Jun 2024 25.97 9.03% $584.04 $22.49
Mar 2024 23.82 14.41% $536.85 $22.54
Dec 2023 20.82 22.11% $462.98 $22.24
Sep 2023 17.05 7.84% $434.85 $25.5
Jun 2023 15.81 12.05% $427.31 $27.02
Mar 2023 14.11 -17.34% $356.05 $25.23
Dec 2022 17.07 -28.58% $375.12 $21.97
Sep 2022 23.9 -30.54% $339.87 $14.22
Jun 2022 34.41 -17.72% $326.21 $9.48
Mar 2022 41.82 48.56% $306.13 $7.32
Dec 2021 28.15 N/A $248.57 $8.83
Sep 2021 N/A N/A $199.38 -$30.16
Jun 2021 N/A N/A $191.24 -$28.33

MCK average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, MCK's PE ratio is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.

3-year avg
22.22
5-year avg
23.6
10-year avg
61.87
15-year avg
45.9

MCK PE vs peers

What is MCK's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer stocks CAH and HSIC, MCK's PE ratio is higher.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PDCO Patterson Companies Inc 20.17 $2.77B
HSIC Henry Schein Inc 22.5 $8.58B
CAH Cardinal Health Inc 25.44 $33.13B
MCK Mckesson Corp 30.69 $84.43B
OMI Owens & Minor Inc N/A $698.32M
PINC Premier Inc N/A $1.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Mckesson's PE ratio?

MCK stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.69 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mckesson (MCK)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for MCK stock is 22.22.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mckesson (MCK)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for MCK stock is 23.6.

What is the highest PE ratio for MCK?

Over the last ten years, the Mar 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 688.59.

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

The current PE ratio of MCK is 50% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is MCK's PE ratio calculated (Mckesson PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Mckesson's share price is $673.69. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $21.95. Therefore, Mckesson's price to earnings ratio for today is 30.69. PE RATIO(30.69) = STOCK PRICE($673.69) / TTM EPS($21.95)

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