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CAH P/E Ratio Analysis

32.8x

Higher than 63% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Cardinal Health's P/E ratio of 32.8x means investors pay $32.80 for every $1 of trailing earnings, a measure of how much the market values each dollar of profit.

Sector Performance

63th percentile

CAH

32.8x

Sector Median

28.5x

Sector Avg

35.3x

Prior Period

32.9x(May 2026)

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Deep Analysis

Cardinal Health's P/E ratio of 32.8x means investors pay $32.80 for every $1 of trailing earnings, a measure of how much the market values each dollar of profit.

At 32.8x, the stock trades above the Healthcare sector median of 28.5x, placing it in the 62nd percentile among sector peers—meaning it is more expensive than roughly 62% of its comparable companies. The trend is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no historical data to assess momentum or direction. Because the level is elevated relative to peers but the trend cannot be evaluated, the valuation carries moderate downside risk if earnings disappoint, yet no signal of accelerating overpricing or correction exists. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the premium to the median is real but not extreme, and the lack of trend data prevents a more bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CAH's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

CAH's P/E Ratio of 32.8x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 28.5x, placing it in the 63th percentile.

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

The closest Healthcare peers by P/E Ratio include: ABT (28.5x), CCLD (28.3x), ALGN (29.1x), AZN (27.0x), AMGN (24.7x).

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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.