UNM Unum Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the UNM stock has a PE ratio of 7.78. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $9.26 and the stock price of $72.01 per share. An increase of 8% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 7.2 of the last four quarters.
UNM PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Unum Group over the last ten years is 9.58. The current 7.78 P/E ratio is 19% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, UNM's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2015 quarter at 23.68, with a price of $35.75 and an EPS of $1.51. The Mar 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 3.18, with a price of $15.01 and an EPS of $4.72.
Unum Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 102.74% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -57.34% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.92 | 18.29% |
| 2022 | 5.85 | 14.26% |
| 2021 | 5.12 | -13.22% |
| 2020 | 5.9 | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 5.55 | -55.02% |
| 2018 | 12.34 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 11.09 | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 9.48 | -57.34% |
| 2014 | 22.22 | 102.74% |
UNM average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of UNM is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
UNM PE vs peers
UNM's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks AFL and AIZ. Unum Group is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (7.78) than its peers average of 13.85.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| UNM Unum Group | 7.78 | $13.15B |
| VOYA Voya Financial Inc | 10.49 | $6.47B |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 14.54 | $3.8B |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 15.07 | $10.89B |
| AFL Aflac Inc | 15.3 | $57.05B |
| PFG Principal Financial Group Inc | N/A | $17.68B |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | N/A | $30.19M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unum Group's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, UNM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.78.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Unum Group (UNM)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UNM stock is 6.32.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Unum Group (UNM)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for UNM stock is 5.98.
What is the highest PE ratio for UNM?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 23.68 in the Jun 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UNM compare to its historical average?
UNM's current price to earnings ratio is 19% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Unum Group's PE ratio so low?
UNM's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is UNM's PE ratio calculated (Unum Group 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), Unum Group's share price is $72.01. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $9.26. Therefore, Unum Group's PE ratio for today is 7.78. PE RATIO(7.78) = STOCK PRICE($72.01) / TTM EPS($9.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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