P/E Ratio
Higher than 76% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 48h ago
Sector Performance
76th percentileAPTV
36.1x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
Deep Analysis
A P/E ratio of 36.1x means investors are paying $36.10 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings — a higher ratio typically indicates a higher expected growth premium.
That figure sits well above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 27.8x, placing Aptiv in the 88th percentile of peers for valuation. Over the last eight quarters the P/E has been decreasing, though over the past year it has held exactly flat at 36.1x with both YoY and QoQ changes at +0.0%. The combination of a still-elevated P/E (relative to sector) and a flat trend suggests that while the stock is not cheap, the multiple has stopped compressing from its earlier 80.7x levels, reducing the risk of a sudden valuation-driven decline. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the high multiple requires sustained earnings growth to justify, but the stable trend does not flag an imminent overvaluation correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about APTV?
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 APTV's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
APTV's P/E Ratio of 36.1x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.4x, placing it in the 76th percentile.
Who are APTV's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BOOT (19.3x), YETI (19.2x), COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x), LI (17.8x).
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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36.1x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
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