WSO Watsco PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Watsco stock as of May 20, 2025 is 35.98. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $13.06 and the stock price of $469.91 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 2.5% from its last 4 quarters average of 36.9.
WSO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Watsco for the last ten years is 27.81. The current P/E ratio of 35.98 is 29% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WSO's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2025 quarter at 38.92, when the price was $508.3 and the EPS was $13.06. The lowest point was in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 16.13 with a price of $249.4 and an EPS of $15.46.
Watsco PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 93.61% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -44.17% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.52 | 13.74% | $473.89 | $13.34 |
| 2023 | 31.23 | 93.61% | $428.47 | $13.72 |
| 2022 | 16.13 | -44.17% | $249.4 | $15.46 |
| 2021 | 28.89 | -10.36% | $312.88 | $10.83 |
| 2020 | 32.23 | 16.48% | $226.55 | $7.03 |
| 2019 | 27.67 | 29.24% | $180.15 | $6.51 |
| 2018 | 21.41 | -26.85% | $139.14 | $6.5 |
| 2017 | 29.27 | 1.95% | $170.04 | $5.81 |
| 2016 | 28.71 | 20.33% | $148.12 | $5.16 |
| 2015 | 23.86 | -3.44% | $117.13 | $4.91 |
| 2014 | 24.71 | -5.07% | $107 | $4.33 |
| 2013 | 26.03 | -6.16% | $96.06 | $3.69 |
| 2012 | 27.74 | 16.16% | $74.9 | $2.7 |
| 2011 | 23.88 | -5.72% | $65.66 | $2.75 |
| 2010 | 25.33 | -26.56% | $63.08 | $2.49 |
Watsco PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 38.92 | 9.57% | $508.3 | $13.06 |
| Dec 2024 | 35.52 | -6.21% | $473.89 | $13.34 |
| Sep 2024 | 37.87 | 7.19% | $491.88 | $12.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 35.33 | 6.64% | $463.24 | $13.11 |
| Mar 2024 | 33.13 | 6.08% | $431.97 | $13.04 |
| Dec 2023 | 31.23 | 25.57% | $428.47 | $13.72 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.87 | -3.04% | $377.72 | $15.19 |
| Jun 2023 | 25.65 | 23.97% | $381.47 | $14.87 |
| Mar 2023 | 20.69 | 28.27% | $318.16 | $15.38 |
| Dec 2022 | 16.13 | -12.81% | $249.4 | $15.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 18.5 | 4.76% | $257.46 | $13.92 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.66 | -28.65% | $238.82 | $13.52 |
| Mar 2022 | 24.75 | -14.33% | $304.64 | $12.31 |
| Dec 2021 | 28.89 | 8.73% | $312.88 | $10.83 |
| Sep 2021 | 26.57 | -15.73% | $264.62 | $9.96 |
WSO Price vs fair value
WSO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WSO is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WSO PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks GWW and LII, WSO's PE ratio is higher. Watsco's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 23.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 12.8 | $8.39B |
| HDSN Hudson Technologies Inc | 19.74 | $334.8M |
| LII Lennox International Inc | 26.45 | $21.19B |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 27.94 | $52.44B |
| POOL Pool Corp | 29.31 | $11.82B |
| WSO Watsco Inc | 35.98 | $19.04B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Watsco's PE ratio?
WSO's price to earnings ratio is 35.98 as of May 20, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Watsco (WSO)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WSO stock is 27.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Watsco (WSO)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for WSO stock is 28.86.
What is the highest PE ratio for WSO?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2025 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 38.92.
How does the current PE ratio for WSO compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of WSO is 29% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is WSO's PE ratio calculated (Watsco PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 20, 2025), Watsco's share price is $469.91. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $13.06. Therefore, Watsco's PE ratio for today is 35.98. PE RATIO(35.98) = STOCK PRICE($469.91) / TTM EPS($13.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.