RL Ralph Lauren PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Ralph Lauren stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 21.5. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $10.71 and the stock price of $230.28 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 23% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.5.
RL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Ralph Lauren for the last ten years is 25.7. The current P/E ratio of 21.5 is 16% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, RL's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2017 quarter at 87.42, when the price was $88.29 and the EPS was $1.01. The lowest point was in the Oct 2022 quarter, when it reached 11.56 with a price of $84.93 and an EPS of $7.35.
Ralph Lauren PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 26.94% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -56.85% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.95 | 25.41% |
| 2023 | 15.11 | 10.86% |
| 2022 | 13.63 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 13.41 | -44.68% |
| 2019 | 24.24 | -56.85% |
| 2018 | 56.18 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 20.92 | 26.94% |
| 2015 | 16.48 | -10.97% |
RL average PE ratio chart
RL's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
RL PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks PVH and KSS, RL's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 6.33 | $1.58B |
| GES Guess Inc | 8.42 | $740.98M |
| PVH Pvh Corp | 8.69 | $5.98B |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp | 21.5 | $14.3B |
| VFC V F Corp | N/A | $8.67B |
| HBI Hanesbrands Inc | N/A | $2.9B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ralph Lauren's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, RL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 21.5.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ralph Lauren (RL)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for RL stock is 15.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ralph Lauren (RL)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for RL stock is 18.72.
What is the highest PE ratio for RL?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 87.42 in the Sep 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for RL compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of RL is 16% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is RL's PE ratio calculated (Ralph Lauren PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Ralph Lauren's share price is $230.28. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.71. Therefore, Ralph Lauren's PE ratio for today is 21.5. PE RATIO(21.5) = STOCK PRICE($230.28) / TTM EPS($10.71)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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