TGT Target PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 11, 2025, the TGT stock has a PE ratio of 11.91. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $9.47 and the stock price of $112.76 per share. A decrease of 26% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 16.0 of the last four quarters.
TGT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Target over the last ten years is 16.48. The current 11.91 P/E ratio is 28% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, TGT's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2023 quarter at 27.99, with a price of $168.51 and an EPS of $6.02. The Jul 2017 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.31, with a price of $56.11 and an EPS of $4.96.
Target PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 82.94% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -41.98% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.24 | -41.98% | $145.49 | $8.96 |
| 2023 | 27.99 | 82.94% | $168.51 | $6.02 |
| 2022 | 15.3 | -26.37% | $217.67 | $14.23 |
| 2021 | 20.78 | 20.46% | $181.17 | $8.72 |
| 2020 | 17.25 | 34.56% | $110.74 | $6.42 |
| 2019 | 12.82 | -6.49% | $71.17 | $5.55 |
| 2018 | 13.71 | 1.78% | $72.95 | $5.32 |
| 2017 | 13.47 | -0.52% | $63.7 | $4.73 |
| 2016 | 13.54 | N/A | $72.42 | $5.35 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $73.61 | -$2.58 |
| 2014 | 18.27 | 36.55% | $56.64 | $3.1 |
| 2013 | 13.38 | 15.25% | $61.15 | $4.57 |
| 2012 | 11.61 | -13.94% | $50.05 | $4.31 |
| 2011 | 13.49 | -12.91% | $54.35 | $4.03 |
| 2010 | 15.49 | 42.5% | $51.27 | $3.31 |
Target PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 15.93 | 11.17% | $150.84 | $9.47 |
| Aug 2024 | 14.33 | -18.95% | $139.17 | $9.71 |
| May 2024 | 17.68 | 8.87% | $158.04 | $8.94 |
| Feb 2024 | 16.24 | 19.32% | $145.49 | $8.96 |
| Oct 2023 | 13.61 | -26.11% | $107.23 | $7.88 |
| Jul 2023 | 18.42 | -30.88% | $135 | $7.33 |
| Apr 2023 | 26.65 | -4.79% | $157.75 | $5.92 |
| Jan 2023 | 27.99 | 23.3% | $168.51 | $6.02 |
| Oct 2022 | 22.7 | 23.64% | $167.52 | $7.38 |
| Jul 2022 | 18.36 | -2.18% | $163.38 | $8.9 |
| Apr 2022 | 18.77 | 22.68% | $228.65 | $12.18 |
| Jan 2022 | 15.3 | -19.26% | $217.67 | $14.23 |
| Oct 2021 | 18.95 | -8.19% | $259.62 | $13.7 |
| Jul 2021 | 20.64 | 23% | $261.05 | $12.65 |
| May 2021 | 16.78 | -19.25% | $207.26 | $12.35 |
TGT average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of TGT is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
TGT PE vs peers
TGT's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks WMT and COST, but it is higher than KSS's. Target's current PE ratio of 11.91 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 26.05.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 4.08 | $1.02B |
| TGT Target Corp | 11.91 | $51.67B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 12.96 | $17.29B |
| M Macy's Inc | 22.85 | $3.81B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 35.84 | $702.44B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 54.51 | $413.04B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $14.13B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Target's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for TGT stock is 11.91 as of Mar 11, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Target (TGT)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for TGT stock is 19.15.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Target (TGT)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for TGT stock is 19.0.
What is the highest PE ratio for TGT?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 27.99 and it was in the Jan 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for TGT compare to its historical average?
TGT's current price to earnings ratio is 28% below its 10-year historical average.
How is TGT's PE ratio calculated (Target PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 11, 2025), Target's share price is $112.76. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $9.47. Therefore, Target's PE ratio for today is 11.91. PE RATIO(11.91) = STOCK PRICE($112.76) / TTM EPS($9.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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