TGNA Tegna PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Tegna stock stands at 6.42 as of Feb 4, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $2.86 and the stock price of $18.37 per share. An increase of 11% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 5.8 of the last 4 quarters.
TGNA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Tegna has been 8.91. The current 6.42 PE ratio is 28% below the historical average. In the past ten years, TGNA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2017 quarter at 27.2, with a price of $13.33 and an EPS of $0.49. The Sep 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 4.69, with a price of $11.96 and an EPS of $2.55.
Tegna PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 118.69% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -60.62% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.68 | -11.05% | $15.3 | $2.29 |
| 2022 | 7.51 | -12.98% | $21.19 | $2.82 |
| 2021 | 8.63 | 36.12% | $18.56 | $2.15 |
| 2020 | 6.34 | -49.84% | $13.95 | $2.2 |
| 2019 | 12.64 | 118.69% | $16.69 | $1.32 |
| 2018 | 5.78 | -47.88% | $10.87 | $1.88 |
| 2017 | 11.09 | 4.72% | $14.08 | $1.27 |
| 2016 | 10.59 | -15.35% | $21.39 | $2.02 |
| 2015 | 12.51 | 84.79% | $25.52 | $2.04 |
| 2014 | 6.77 | -60.62% | $31.76 | $4.69 |
| 2013 | 17.19 | 78.69% | $29.22 | $1.7 |
| 2012 | 9.62 | 36.26% | $17.61 | $1.83 |
| 2011 | 7.06 | 12.96% | $13.55 | $1.92 |
| 2010 | 6.25 | -39.2% | $15.43 | $2.47 |
| 2009 | 10.28 | N/A | $15.63 | $1.52 |
Tegna PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 5.52 | -2.99% | $15.78 | $2.86 |
| Jun 2024 | 5.69 | 10.06% | $13.94 | $2.45 |
| Mar 2024 | 5.17 | -22.6% | $14.94 | $2.89 |
| Dec 2023 | 6.68 | 30.21% | $15.3 | $2.29 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.13 | -5% | $14.57 | $2.84 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.4 | -14.42% | $16.24 | $3.01 |
| Mar 2023 | 6.31 | -15.98% | $16.91 | $2.68 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.51 | -12.16% | $21.19 | $2.82 |
| Sep 2022 | 8.55 | -4.15% | $20.68 | $2.42 |
| Jun 2022 | 8.92 | -10.8% | $20.97 | $2.35 |
| Mar 2022 | 10 | 15.87% | $22.4 | $2.24 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.63 | 17.74% | $18.56 | $2.15 |
| Sep 2021 | 7.33 | 5.92% | $19.72 | $2.69 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.92 | -14.78% | $18.76 | $2.71 |
| Mar 2021 | 8.12 | 28.08% | $18.83 | $2.32 |
TGNA average PE ratio chart
TGNA's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
TGNA PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TGNA Tegna Inc | 6.42 | $2.96B |
| SSP EW SCRIPPS Co | N/A | $162.36M |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | N/A | $531.67M |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $83.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tegna's PE ratio?
As of Feb 4, 2025, TGNA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.42.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Tegna (TGNA)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for TGNA stock is 6.81.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Tegna (TGNA)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for TGNA stock is 7.27.
What is the highest PE ratio for TGNA?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 27.2 in the Sep 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for TGNA compare to its historical average?
TGNA's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Tegna's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is TGNA's PE ratio calculated (Tegna 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 (Feb 4, 2025), Tegna's stock price is $18.37. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.86. Therefore, Tegna's P/E ratio for today is 6.42. PE RATIO(6.42) = STOCK PRICE($18.37) / TTM EPS($2.86)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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