QGEN Qiagen PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 23, 2025, the QGEN stock has a PE ratio of 111.37. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.38 and the stock price of $42.32 per share. An increase of 12% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 99.3 of the last four quarters.
QGEN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Qiagen over the last ten years is 82.3. The current 111.37 P/E ratio is 35% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, QGEN's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2020 quarter at 882.68, with a price of $44.13 and an EPS of $0.05. The Sep 2021 quarter marked the lowest point at 19.81, with a price of $53.28 and an EPS of $2.69.
Qiagen PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 292.56% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -75.68% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117.18 | 292.56% | $44.53 | $0.38 |
| 2023 | 29.85 | 8% | $44.77 | $1.5 |
| 2022 | 27.64 | 8.52% | $51.41 | $1.86 |
| 2021 | 25.47 | -24.26% | $57.3 | $2.25 |
| 2020 | 33.63 | N/A | $54.49 | $1.62 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $34.85 | -$0.19 |
| 2018 | 40.82 | -75.68% | $35.52 | $0.87 |
| 2017 | 167.83 | 95.81% | $31.89 | $0.19 |
| 2016 | 85.71 | 67.93% | $30 | $0.35 |
| 2015 | 51.04 | 5.67% | $29.6 | $0.58 |
| 2014 | 48.3 | -39.37% | $25.12 | $0.52 |
| 2013 | 79.66 | 141.91% | $25.49 | $0.32 |
| 2012 | 32.93 | -1.99% | $19.43 | $0.59 |
| 2011 | 33.6 | 5.96% | $14.79 | $0.44 |
| 2010 | 31.71 | -4.49% | $20.93 | $0.66 |
Qiagen PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 117.18 | 2.85% | $44.53 | $0.38 |
| Sep 2024 | 113.93 | -16.82% | $45.57 | $0.4 |
| Jun 2024 | 136.97 | 371.5% | $41.09 | $0.3 |
| Mar 2024 | 29.05 | -2.68% | $42.99 | $1.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 29.85 | 0.81% | $44.77 | $1.5 |
| Sep 2023 | 29.61 | -8.16% | $41.75 | $1.41 |
| Jun 2023 | 32.24 | 3.5% | $46.42 | $1.44 |
| Mar 2023 | 31.15 | 12.7% | $47.35 | $1.52 |
| Dec 2022 | 27.64 | 31.18% | $51.41 | $1.86 |
| Sep 2022 | 21.07 | -2.59% | $42.56 | $2.02 |
| Jun 2022 | 21.63 | 1.07% | $48.66 | $2.25 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.4 | -15.98% | $50.52 | $2.36 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.47 | 28.57% | $57.3 | $2.25 |
| Sep 2021 | 19.81 | -13.42% | $53.28 | $2.69 |
| Jun 2021 | 22.88 | -7.48% | $49.88 | $2.18 |
QGEN average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of QGEN is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
QGEN PE vs peers
QGEN's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks GE and TMO. Qiagen's current PE ratio of 111.37 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 31.65.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOLX Hologic Inc | 18.23 | $13.05B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 26.03 | $162.84B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.89 | $206.54B |
| BDX Becton Dickinson & Co | 33.95 | $58.09B |
| TECH BIO-TECHNE Corp | 50.16 | $7.93B |
| QGEN Qiagen NV | 111.37 | $9.41B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Qiagen's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for QGEN stock is 111.37 as of Apr 23, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Qiagen (QGEN)?
The average PE ratio for QGEN stock over the past 3 years is 53.67.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Qiagen (QGEN)?
The average PE ratio for QGEN stock over the past 5 years is 88.57.
What is the highest PE ratio for QGEN?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 882.68 and it was in the Jun 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for QGEN compare to its historical average?
QGEN's current price to earnings ratio is 35% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Qiagen's PE ratio so high?
QGEN's PE ratio of 111.37 is considered high because the company's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings.
How is QGEN's PE ratio calculated (Qiagen PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Qiagen's share price is $42.32. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.38. Therefore, Qiagen's PE ratio for today is 111.37. PE RATIO(111.37) = STOCK PRICE($42.32) / TTM EPS($0.38)
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