PANW Palo Alto Networks PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Palo Alto Networks stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 99.49. This results from the current EPS of $1.92 and stock price of $191.03. The P/E ratio has increased by 84% from the past four quarters average of 54.1.
PANW PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Palo Alto Networks has averaged 236.72 over the last three years. The current PE ratio of 99.49 is 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 2021 | N/A | N/A | $66.51 | -$0.87 |
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 is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (99.49) than its peer group average of 33.81.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 12.24 | $32.48B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 27.82 | $254.53B |
| CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 28.34 | $23.67B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 29.09 | $17.04B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 37.41 | $241.78B |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 46.74 | $11.92B |
| FTNT Fortinet Inc | 55.01 | $84.33B |
| PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc | 99.49 | $126.48B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $107.69B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks's PE ratio?
PANW's price to earnings ratio is 99.49 as of Feb 21, 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 236.72.
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 236.72.
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 58% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Palo Alto Networks's stock price is $191.03. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $1.92. Therefore, Palo Alto Networks's P/E ratio for today is 99.49. PE RATIO(99.49) = STOCK PRICE($191.03) / TTM EPS($1.92)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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