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PANW Palo Alto Networks PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 13, 2025, the Palo Alto Networks stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 100.0. This results from the current EPS of $1.92 and stock price of $192. The P/E ratio has increased by 85% from the past four quarters average of 54.1.

PANW PE ratio history

How has PANW's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Palo Alto Networks has averaged 236.72 over the last three years. The current PE ratio of 100.0 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.

Today
99.43
Average
236.72
Median
96.05
Minimum
37.78
Maximum
1,322

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 Price vs fair value

How does PANW's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

PANW average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of PANW is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
236.72
5-year avg
236.72
10-year avg
236.72
15-year avg
N/A

PANW PE vs peers

What is PANW's PE ratio compared to its peers

PANW's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks CSCO and IBM. Palo Alto Networks's current PE ratio of 100.0 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 30.36.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HPQ Hp Inc 10.23 $27.01B
FFIV F5 Networks Inc 26.44 $16.17B
CSCO Cisco Systems Inc 26.65 $243.83B
CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 27.53 $23.14B
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 34.06 $12.07B
FTNT Fortinet Inc 42.13 $79.01B
IBM International Business Machines Corp 43.48 $239.62B
PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc 99.43 $126.39B
INTC Intel Corp N/A $93.87B

Frequently asked questions

What is Palo Alto Networks's PE ratio?

PANW's price to earnings ratio is 100 as of May 13, 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 (May 13, 2025), Palo Alto Networks's stock price is $192. 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 100. PE RATIO(100) = STOCK PRICE($192) / TTM EPS($1.92)

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