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PRU Prudential Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Prudential Financial stock as of May 6, 2024 is 19.64. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.87 and the stock price of $115.26 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 21.5.

PRU PE ratio history

How has PRU's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Prudential Financial for the last ten years is 15.03. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 19.64 is 31% more 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.

Average
15.03
Median
10.3
Minimum
4.8
Maximum
103.43

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

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

The current PE ratio of PRU is above its 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
25.17
5-year avg
20.4
10-year avg
15.03
15-year avg
15.3

PRU PE vs peers

What is PRU's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peers MET and GNW, PRU's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than LNC's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
LNC Lincoln National Corp 3.91 $4.93B
PRU Prudential Financial Inc 19.64 $41.38B
MET Metlife Inc 24.38 $50.62B
GNW Genworth Financial Inc 31.71 $2.92B

Frequently asked questions

What is Prudential Financial's PE ratio?

PRU's price to earnings ratio is 19.64 as of May 6, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Prudential Financial (PRU)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for PRU stock is 25.17.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Prudential Financial (PRU)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for PRU stock is 20.4.

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 31% higher 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 (May 6, 2024), Prudential Financial's share price is $115.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $5.87. Therefore, Prudential Financial's price to earnings ratio for today is 19.64. PE RATIO(19.64) = STOCK PRICE($115.26) / TTM EPS($5.87)

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