PRU Prudential Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Prudential Financial stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 10.46. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $11.26 and the stock price of $117.83 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 32% from its last 4 quarters average of 15.3.
PRU PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Prudential Financial for the last ten years is 14.84. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.46 is 30% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, PRU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2023 quarter at 103.43, when the price was $82.74 and the EPS was $0.8. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2021 quarter, when it reached 4.8 with a price of $108.24 and an EPS of $22.56.
Prudential Financial PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 60.49% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -76.36% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.34 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 4.8 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 9.16 | 8.27% |
| 2018 | 8.46 | 33.86% |
| 2017 | 6.32 | -40.15% |
| 2016 | 10.56 | 60.49% |
| 2015 | 6.58 | -76.36% |
| 2014 | 27.83 | N/A |
PRU average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PRU is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PRU PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks MET and LNC, PRU's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PRU Prudential Financial Inc | 10.46 | $41.95B |
| MET Metlife Inc | 16.34 | $56.34B |
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 20.39 | $5.28B |
| GNW Genworth Financial Inc | 30.57 | $3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Prudential Financial's PE ratio?
PRU's price to earnings ratio is 10.46 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Prudential Financial (PRU)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for PRU stock is 26.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Prudential Financial (PRU)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for PRU stock is 20.79.
What is the highest PE ratio for PRU?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 103.43.
How does the current PE ratio for PRU compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PRU is 30% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is PRU's PE ratio calculated (Prudential Financial PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Prudential Financial's share price is $117.83. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $11.26. Therefore, Prudential Financial's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.46. PE RATIO(10.46) = STOCK PRICE($117.83) / TTM EPS($11.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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