P/E Ratio
Higher than 60% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1712h ago
Sector Performance
60th percentileAKAM
37.6x
Sector Median
34.6x
Sector Avg
140.5x
Deep Analysis
Akamai's current P/E ratio of 37.6x means investors pay $37.60 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, often interpreted as a premium for expected growth.
Among Technology sector peers, this sits slightly above the sector median of 37.0x and places Akamai in the 54th percentile, indicating it is valued marginally higher than the typical peer. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the trend over the last eight quarters are all marked as N/A, providing no signal about whether the valuation is expanding or contracting. With a P/E near the sector median but no observable trend, the valuation level alone offers a neutral risk-opportunity profile—neither clearly overpriced nor underpriced relative to peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects a valuation in line with the sector without any directional push from recent changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AKAM?
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 AKAM's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
AKAM's P/E Ratio of 37.6x compares to a Technology sector median of 34.6x, placing it in the 60th percentile.
Who are AKAM's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by P/E Ratio include: ADSK (31.7x), NVDA (29.8x), IAC (28.5x), ZI (24.9x), MSFT (24.7x).
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.
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37.6x
Sector Median
34.6x
Sector Avg
140.5x
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