PPL PPL PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the PPL stock's PE ratio is 31.12. This results from the current EPS of $1.12 and stock price of $34.85. The P/E ratio has increased by 16% from the past four quarters average of 26.9.
PPL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of PPL has averaged 19.74 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 31.12 is 58% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, PPL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2016 quarter at 50.76, when the stock price was $38.07 and the EPS was $0.75. The lowest value was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 9.99 with a price of $24.68 and an EPS of $2.47.
PPL PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 145.57% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -64.01% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.1 | -4.48% |
| 2022 | 28.37 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 14.76 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 15.01 | 37.2% |
| 2018 | 10.94 | -42.02% |
| 2017 | 18.87 | 55.18% |
| 2016 | 12.16 | -64.01% |
| 2015 | 33.79 | 145.57% |
| 2014 | 13.76 | -15.38% |
PPL average PE ratio chart
Currently, PPL's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PPL PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks NEE and SO, PPL's PE ratio stands higher. PPL's current PE ratio of 31.12 is above the average of its peers, which is 18.75.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 9.08 | $9.42B |
| POR Portland General Electric Co | 14.17 | $5.02B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 16.18 | $39.5B |
| ETR Entergy Corp | 18.35 | $32.49B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 18.48 | $34.19B |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 19.66 | $52.23B |
| SO Southern Co | 20.45 | $96.57B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 21.11 | $88.73B |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 22.82 | $159.08B |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 27.23 | $24.32B |
| PPL PPL Corp | 31.12 | $25.72B |
Frequently asked questions
What is PPL's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PPL stock is 31.12 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for PPL (PPL)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PPL stock has a PE ratio of 27.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for PPL (PPL)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PPL stock has a PE ratio of 22.66.
What is the highest PE ratio for PPL?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 50.76 in the Mar 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PPL compare to its historical average?
PPL's price to earnings ratio is currently 58% above its 10-year historical average.
How is PPL's PE ratio calculated (PPL PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), PPL's stock price is $34.85. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.12. Therefore, PPL's P/E ratio for today is 31.12. PE RATIO(31.12) = STOCK PRICE($34.85) / TTM EPS($1.12)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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