P/E Ratio
Higher than 70% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 12h ago
Sector Performance
70th percentileATO
23.2x
Sector Median
20.2x
Sector Avg
18.5x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 23.2x means investors are paying $23.20 for every $1 of Atmos Energy’s annual earnings, a common gauge of how expensive the stock is relative to its profit.
This is above the utilities sector median of 20.3x, placing Atmos at the 67th percentile among its peers, indicating a higher valuation than about two-thirds of comparable companies. The ratio has been perfectly stable over both the past year and the past quarter, with YoY and QoQ changes of +0.0% each, and the same value has held for six consecutive quarters. A high valuation combined with an unchanged trend suggests neither accelerating risk nor emerging opportunity; the stock is priced persistently at a premium without any recent shift in market perception. This stability alongside the above-median level supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—without a catalyst for expansion or contraction, the metric does not tilt toward a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about ATO?
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 ATO's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
ATO's P/E Ratio of 23.2x compares to a Utilities sector median of 20.2x, placing it in the 70th percentile.
Who are ATO's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by P/E Ratio include: AEP (20.2x), AEE (20.5x), PNW (19.0x), PEG (17.9x), LNT (23.3x).
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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23.2x
Sector Median
20.2x
Sector Avg
18.5x
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