PPL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of PPL has averaged 20.62 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 26.04 is 26% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.05 | -0.18% | $32.46 | $1.2 |
| 2023 | 27.1 | -4.48% | $27.1 | $1 |
| 2022 | 28.37 | N/A | $29.22 | $1.03 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $30.06 | -$1.93 |
| 2020 | 14.76 | -1.67% | $28.2 | $1.91 |
| 2019 | 15.01 | 37.2% | $35.88 | $2.39 |
| 2018 | 10.94 | -42.02% | $28.33 | $2.59 |
| 2017 | 18.87 | 55.18% | $30.95 | $1.64 |
| 2016 | 12.16 | -64.01% | $34.05 | $2.8 |
| 2015 | 33.79 | 145.57% | $34.13 | $1.01 |
| 2014 | 13.76 | -15.38% | $36.33 | $2.64 |
| 2013 | 16.26 | 48.22% | $30.09 | $1.85 |
| 2012 | 10.97 | 1.01% | $28.63 | $2.61 |
| 2011 | 10.86 | -10.47% | $29.42 | $2.71 |
| 2010 | 12.13 | -59.46% | $26.32 | $2.17 |
PPL PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 26.75 | -1.11% | $36.11 | $1.35 |
| Dec 2024 | 27.05 | -8.43% | $32.46 | $1.2 |
| Sep 2024 | 29.54 | 21.81% | $33.08 | $1.12 |
| Jun 2024 | 24.25 | -9.28% | $27.65 | $1.14 |
| Mar 2024 | 26.73 | -1.37% | $27.53 | $1.03 |
| Dec 2023 | 27.1 | 27.65% | $27.1 | $1 |
| Sep 2023 | 21.23 | -16.55% | $23.56 | $1.11 |
| Jun 2023 | 25.44 | -3.89% | $26.46 | $1.04 |
| Mar 2023 | 26.47 | -6.7% | $27.79 | $1.05 |
| Dec 2022 | 28.37 | 5.19% | $29.22 | $1.03 |
| Sep 2022 | 26.97 | -3.58% | $25.35 | $0.94 |
| Jun 2022 | 27.97 | -17.74% | $27.13 | $0.97 |
| Mar 2022 | 34 | N/A | $28.56 | $0.84 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $30.06 | -$1.93 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $27.88 | -$1.71 |
PPL Price vs fair value
PPL average PE ratio chart
Currently, PPL's PE ratio is above the 5 and 10-year historical averages, but it is below the 3-year average.
PPL PE vs peers
Compared to its peers NEE and ETR, PPL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than SO's and DUK's. PPL's current PE ratio of 26.04 is above the average of its peers, which is 19.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 7.08 | $9.27B |
| POR Portland General Electric Co | 14.29 | $4.46B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 15.93 | $43.26B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 18.5 | $36.2B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 19.53 | $91.55B |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 20.33 | $56.35B |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 21.44 | $23.26B |
| SO Southern Co | 22.21 | $102.54B |
| PPL PPL Corp | 26.04 | $25.99B |
| ETR Entergy Corp | 26.69 | $35.99B |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 27.9 | $153.92B |
Frequently asked questions
What is PPL's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PPL stock is 26.04 as of Jul 16, 2025.
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 26.35.
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 25.34.
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 26% 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 (Jul 16, 2025), PPL's stock price is $35.16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.35. Therefore, PPL's P/E ratio for today is 26.04. PE RATIO(26.04) = STOCK PRICE($35.16) / TTM EPS($1.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.