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AFL P/E Ratio Analysis

12.9x

Higher than 46% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 2866h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio compares a stock’s price to its earnings per share, so Aflac’s current 12.9x means investors pay $12.90 for every $1 of annual earnings.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

AFL

12.9x

Sector Median

13.2x

Sector Avg

19.3x

Prior Period

16.6x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio compares a stock’s price to its earnings per share, so Aflac’s current 12.9x means investors pay $12.90 for every $1 of annual earnings.

This is below the Financial Services sector median of 14.7x, placing Aflac in the 37th percentile among its peers — indicating a lower valuation than most companies in the sector. There is no trend data available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there are no historical values beyond the single 12.9x figure. Without any trend direction, the combination of a below-median P/E and no trend information suggests a neutral starting point — the low level alone implies a potential value opportunity, but the absence of movement offers no confirmation of momentum or deterioration. This metric partially supports the CAUTIOUS overall verdict: the below‑sector P/E could signal undervaluation, but without trend context the risk of a value trap cannot be dismissed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AFL?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does AFL's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

AFL's P/E Ratio of 12.9x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.2x, placing it in the 46th percentile.

Who are AFL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest Financial Services peers by P/E Ratio include: PFG (13.2x), HSBC (12.8x), AIG (13.7x), RJF (12.7x), BRK-B (14.5x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.