PANW Palo Alto Networks PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Palo Alto Networks stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 44.05. This results from the current EPS of $4.24 and stock price of $186.78. The P/E ratio has increased by 5% from the past four quarters average of 41.8.
PANW PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Palo Alto Networks has averaged 254.29 over the last two years. The current PE ratio of 44.05 is 83% below the historical average. In the past two 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 37.68 with a price of $145.45 and an EPS of $3.86.
Palo Alto Networks PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -76.53% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.19 | -76.53% |
| 2023 | 171.21 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
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 lower than its peer stocks FTNT and JNPR, but it is greater than CSCO's and IBM's. Palo Alto Networks is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (44.05) than its peer group average of 30.98.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 11.64 | $30.89B |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 25.01 | $233.07B |
| CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 25.17 | $20.78B |
| FFIV F5 Networks Inc | 26.14 | $14.79B |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 31.95 | $206.53B |
| PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc | 44.05 | $122.57B |
| JNPR Juniper Networks Inc | 48.36 | $12.33B |
| FTNT Fortinet Inc | 48.6 | $74.49B |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | $84.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks's PE ratio?
PANW's price to earnings ratio is 44.05 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 254.29.
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 254.29.
What is the highest PE ratio for PANW?
Over the last two 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 83% below its 2-year historical average.
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 (Dec 20, 2024), Palo Alto Networks's stock price is $186.78. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $4.24. Therefore, Palo Alto Networks's P/E ratio for today is 44.05. PE RATIO(44.05) = STOCK PRICE($186.78) / TTM EPS($4.24)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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