AZO P/E Ratio Analysis
Higher than 43% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 409h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
AutoZone's current P/E ratio of 23.0x means that investors are paying $23.00 for every $1.00 of the company's trailing twelve months of earnings — a common measure of how expensive or cheap a stock is relative to its profit.
Sector Performance
43th percentileAZO
23.0x
Sector Median
28.3x
Sector Avg
45.1x
Prior Period
23.4x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
AutoZone's current P/E ratio of 23.0x means that investors are paying $23.00 for every $1.00 of the company's trailing twelve months of earnings — a common measure of how expensive or cheap a stock is relative to its profit.
This ratio sits below the sector median of 25.5x, placing it in the 45th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, indicating it is valued somewhat lower than the typical company in its industry. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters of historical values are all listed as N/A, with only the current figure of 23.0x provided. Because the P/E is below the sector median but no trend direction exists, the level alone suggests a modest valuation opportunity relative to peers, though the lack of historical context prevents assessing whether that discount is widening or narrowing. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with a balanced view, as the ratio is neither aggressively high nor deeply discounted compared to the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AZO?
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 AZO's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
AZO's P/E Ratio of 23.0x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 28.3x, placing it in the 43th percentile.
Who are AZO's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BKNG (27.6x), AMZN (29.0x), AMCR (29.1x), KMX (30.5x), ABNB (31.1x).
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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.
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23.0x
Sector Median
28.3x
Sector Avg
45.1x
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