PANW Palo Alto Networks PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jun 30, 2025, the Palo Alto Networks stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 108.85. This results from the current EPS of $1.88 and stock price of $204.64. The P/E ratio has increased by 57% from the past four quarters average of 69.5.
PANW PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Palo Alto Networks has averaged 222.99 over the last three years. The current PE ratio of 108.85 is 51% below the historical average. In the past three years, PANW's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jan 2023 quarter at 1,322, when the stock price was $79.32 and the EPS was $0.06. The lowest value was in the Apr 2024 quarter, when it reached 37.78 with a price of $145.45 and an EPS of $3.85.
Palo Alto Networks PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -76.53% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.19 | -76.53% | $162.37 | $4.04 |
| 2023 | 171.21 | N/A | $124.98 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $83.18 | -$0.45 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $66.51 | -$0.87 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $42.65 | -$0.46 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $37.76 | -$0.15 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $33.04 | -$0.22 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $21.96 | -$0.37 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $21.82 | -$0.37 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $30.97 | -$0.27 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $13.48 | -$0.51 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $8.16 | -$0.07 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $9.52 | $0 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.15 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.3 |
Palo Alto Networks PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 99.43 | 3.52% | $186.93 | $1.88 |
| Jan 2025 | 96.05 | 126.05% | $184.42 | $1.92 |
| Oct 2024 | 42.49 | 5.72% | $180.17 | $4.24 |
| Jul 2024 | 40.19 | 6.38% | $162.37 | $4.04 |
| Apr 2024 | 37.78 | -19.65% | $145.45 | $3.85 |
| Jan 2024 | 47.02 | -60.92% | $169.26 | $3.6 |
| Oct 2023 | 120.31 | -29.73% | $121.51 | $1.01 |
| Jul 2023 | 171.21 | -32.44% | $124.98 | $0.73 |
| Apr 2023 | 253.42 | -80.83% | $91.23 | $0.36 |
| Jan 2023 | 1,322 | N/A | $79.32 | $0.06 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $85.8 | -$0.24 |
| Jul 2022 | N/A | N/A | $83.18 | -$0.45 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $93.55 | -$0.67 |
| Jan 2022 | N/A | N/A | $86.23 | -$0.79 |
| Oct 2021 | N/A | N/A | $84.85 | -$0.88 |
PANW Price vs fair value
PANW average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PANW is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PANW PE vs peers
PANW's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks CSCO and IBM. Palo Alto Networks's current PE ratio of 108.85 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 32.02.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.73 | $23.86B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 27.87 | $17.04B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 28.09 | $273.64B |
| CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 28.33 | $23.81B |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 37.69 | $13.36B |
| FTNT Fortinet Inc | 41.76 | $78.31B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 49.18 | $271.02B |
| PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc | 105.28 | $131.98B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $100.33B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks's PE ratio?
PANW's price to earnings ratio is 108.85 as of Jun 30, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PANW stock has a PE ratio of 222.99.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PANW stock has a PE ratio of 222.99.
What is the highest PE ratio for PANW?
Over the last three years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 1,322 in the Jan 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PANW compare to its historical average?
PANW's price to earnings ratio is currently 51% below its 3-year historical average.
Why is Palo Alto Networks's PE ratio so high?
PANW's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is PANW's PE ratio calculated (Palo Alto Networks PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 30, 2025), Palo Alto Networks's stock price is $204.64. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Apr 2025 is $1.88. Therefore, Palo Alto Networks's P/E ratio for today is 108.85. PE RATIO(108.85) = STOCK PRICE($204.64) / TTM EPS($1.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.